No presente trabalho produzimos microestruturas, através da técnica de fotopolimerização via absorção de dois fótons, dopadas com nanofios de ZnO, um material que vem sendo amplamente explorado devido as suas interessantes propriedades ópticas e elétricas. Para a fabricação das microestruturas, utilizamos um oscilador laser de Ti:safira que produz pulsos de aproximadamente 100 fs em 800 nm. A intensidade dos pulsos de femtossegundos é alta o suficiente para induzir a absorção¬ de dois fótons em torno do volume focal, localizando a polimerização a esta região. Portanto, através da varredura do feixe na resina polimérica fabrica-se a estrutura desejada. Neste trabalho, desenvolvemos uma metodologia para introduzir nanofios de ZnO às microestruturas fabricadas, a partir da mistura do pó de nanofios de ZnO à resina acrílica. A resina utilizada é uma combinação de duas resinas, o etoxilated(6)trimethylolpropane triacrylate (SR-499) e tris(2-hydroxy ethyl)isocyanurate triacrylate (SR-368). Como fotoiniciador utilizamos o Lucirin TPO-L (2,4,6-trimetilbenzoiletoxifenil phosphine oxide). As microestruturas produzidas foram caracterizadas pelas técnicas de microscopia óptica, microscopia eletrônica de varredura, espectroscopia de energia dispersiva, difração de Raios X e espectroscopia de espalhamento micro-Raman. Através destas técnicas, foi possível observar a presença dos nanofios nas microestruturas, bem como caracterizar suas propriedades morfológicas que se mostram adequadas para o desenvolvimento de microdispositivos. Observamos também a emissão de fluorescência das microestruturas excitadas por um e dois fótons. Sendo assim, a metodologia de fabricação descrita aqui pode ser usada como mais uma opção na concepção de novos dispositivos tecnológicos. / In this study we fabricated microstructures, using the two-photon polymerization technique, containing ZnO nanowires, a material that has been widely exploited due to their interesting optical and electrical properties. For the microstructures fabrication, we used Ti:Sapphire laser oscillator operating at 800 nm with 100 fs pulses. The intensity of the fs-pulses is high enough to induce two-photon absorption, confining the excitation and thus the polymerization to the focal volume. By scanning the beam across the resin the desired microstructure is fabricated. In this work, we developed a method to introduce ZnO nanowires in the fabricated microstructure by mixing the ZnO nanowires powder to the acrylic resin. The used resin is a combination of two compounds, etoxilated(6)trimethylolpropane triacrylate (SR-499) and tris(2-hydroxy ethyl)isocyanurate triacrylate (SR-368). As a photoinitiator we have used Lucirin TPO-L (2,4,6-trimetilbenzoiletoxifenil phosphine oxide).The produced samples were characterized by optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction spectroscopy and micro-Raman scattering. From these techniques it was possible to observe the presence of nanowires in the microstructures, as well as to characterize the morphological properties, which has been shown to be interesting for developing microdevices. We have also observed fluorescent emission of the microstructures excites by one and two-photons absorption. Therefore, the methodology described here can be used as an alternative in the design of new optical devices.

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A produção de energia é um dos grandes desafios deste século, principalmente com a necessidade no desenvolvimento de processos que utilizem preferencialmente fontes renováveis. Nesse contexto, é claro o interesse por pesquisas baseada no hidrogênio. Porém, os ganhos ambientais efetivos estão associados também à matéria-prima usada no processo de geração do hidrogênio, senso assim mais significativo quando do uso de fontes renováveis. No presente trabalho foi estudado o efeito da adição de diferentes teores de CeO2 em catalisadores de NiZnO, preparados pelo método da co-precipitação. Os catalisadores foram estudados frente à reação de reforma a vapor do etanol (RVE) para produção de H2, e no decorrer do trabalho foi pertinente incluir o estudo da reforma a vapor da acetona (RVA), como complemento dos estudos da RVE. Além disso, esta é uma molécula modelo para reforma a vapor do bio-óleo. Nos sistemas catalíticos sintetizados houve a formação da liga NiZn3, o que aparenta proporcionar um efeito sinérgico entre esses elementos. Observou-se um efeito altamente promotor do CeO2 com relação a diminuição do coque formado, devido a uma menor da formação da acetona, durante as etapas de reforma do etanol. O que consequentemente interferiu na produção de H2. O catalisador contendo 20% de CeO2 denominado NiZn20Ce apresentou um desempenho altamente promissor, pois de acordo com as análises de DRIFT, a presença do CeO2 levou a formação de espécies de formiato, o que consequentemente interferiu em uma menor formação de coque e maior produção de H2. Foi comprovado também que a natureza dos depósitos carbonáceos depende tanto do substrato utilizado quanto das etapas precursoras inicias que levarão a formação desse coque, sendo o ponto chave para um melhor desempenho do catalisador. / Energy production is one of the great challenges of this century, especially with the need to develop processes that use preferentially renewable sources. In this context, it´s evident the interest in research based on hydrogen. However, the environmental benefits are also associated with the raw material used on the hydrogen generation process, being more significant when used renewable sources. In the present work, it was studied the effect of CeO2 addition in NiZnO catalysts, prepared by coprecipitation method. The catalysts were studied front of the ethanol steam reforming reaction (ESR) to produce H2, and in the course of this study was relevant include study of acetone steam reforming (ASR), as a complement of ESR studies. Moreover, acetone is a molecule model for steam reforming of bio-oil. In the catalyst systems there has been the NiZn3 alloy formation, which provides a synergistic effect between these elements. It was observed a high CeO2 promoter effect regarding reduction of the formed coke, due to lower formation of acetone in the ethanol reforming steps, and consequently interfere in the H2 production. The catalyst denominated NiZn20Ce showed a high performance, according to DRIFT analyzes, the presence of the CeO2 led to the formation of species formate, which in turn interfere through a lower coke formation and higher H2 production. It was also established that the nature of the carbonaceous deposits depends as the substrate used as the precursors initial steps that led the formation of this coke, and it is the key to a better performance of the catalyst.

Les réseaux zéolithiques à base d'imidazolate (e.g. ZIF-8) sont des matériaux membranaires attractifs pour la séparation de gaz, sous réserve de pouvoir disposer de membranes de haute qualité, stables et reproductibles sur des supports industriels. Dans ce travail plusieurs stratégies ont été examinées pour développer des membranes nanocomposites à base de ZIF-8 confiné dans les macropores de supports céramiques tubulaires. Trois approches ont été comparées: i) croissance de germes, ii) croissance in situ et iii) conversion de ZnO. L'influence des paramètres de synthèse (formulation des solutions de précurseurs, température & durée de réaction, type de support & prétraitement…) sur les caractéristiques et performances des membranes a été étudiée. Le protocole optimum retenu repose sur la conversion solvothermale de couches minces de ZnO déposées par ALD sur les grains du support. Les membranes nanocomposites ZIF-8/ZnO/α-Al2O3 sont sélectives pour la séparation de gaz contenant H2. / Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks (e.g. ZIF-8) are attractive membrane materials for gas separation, provided that high quality, stable and reproducible membranes can be prepared on industrial supports. In this work several strategies were investigated in order to develop nanocomposite ZIF-8 based membranes confined in the macropores of tubular ceramic supports. Three approaches were compared: i) seeded growth, ii) in situ growth and iii) ZnO conversion. The influence of synthesis parameters (precursor solution formulation, reaction temperature & duration, support type & pre-treatment…) on membrane characteristics and performance were studied. The selected optimum protocol was based on the solvothermal conversion, using a 2-methylimidazole/methanol solution, of a ZnO thin layer uniformly deposited by Atomic Layer Deposition on the grains of a ceramic support. The nanocomposite ZIF-8/ZnO/α-Al2O3 membranes exhibited enhanced selectivities for the separation of H2-containing gas mixtures.

L’objectif de cette étude est de mieux comprendre le rôle joué par les défauts dans les propriétés optiques et électroniques des nanostructures d’oxyde de zinc. Pour ce faire, nous avons synthétisé des nanoparticules d’oxyde de zinc de 6 à 18 nm de diamètres pouvant être considérées comme modèle en terme de stœchiométrie, de cristallinité et de qualité de surface par une méthode physique originale : la Low Energy Cluster Beam Deposition.La caractérisation optique des défauts présents dans les nanoparticules de ZnO a été faite grâce à l’analyse des spectres d’émission visible et UV à différentes températures [10K-300K]. En particulier la luminescence excitonique à 3,31 eV, qui est un sujet controversé, a été étudiée en comparant la luminescence excitonique d’échantillons structurés à différentes échelles (nanoparticules, microcristaux et monocristal). Les temps de déclins très rapides des défauts donneurs ont été étudiés par spectroscopie à décalage de fréquence au CELIA à Bordeaux révélant une dépendance en fonction de la taille des NPs du type Giant Oscillator Strenght.Les propriétés de transport électronique des couches minces de NPs, naturellement dopées n, ont été caractérisées grâce à des expériences σ(T). Différents scénarios sont proposés pour expliquer les résultats des expériences de conductivité, et discutés en fonction des propriétés optiques des couches et de leur morphologie. En particulier, il est montré que la surface des NPs, très réactive, influence fortement le transport, ce qui laisse entrevoir la possibilité d’utiliser ces films nanostructurés comme capteurs de gaz. / This study deals with the influence of defects on the electronic properties of ZnO nanoparticles (NPs).In order to perform this study we have synthesized ZnO NPs using an original physical way : the Low Energy Cluster Beam Deposition. The NPs size can be adjusted between 6 and 18 nm depending the synthesis parameters and their analysis shows that the NPs have a good stoichiometry, cristallinity and surface quality.The photoluminescence properties of different ZnO samples structured at different scales (i.e. nanoparticle, microcrystal and monocrystal) have been analyzed at different temperature (10K-300K). The good cristallinity of the NPs is confirmed by the lack of visible luminescence. The comparison of the 3,31 eV excitonic emission of ZnO samples structured at different scales shows that this band is due to extended defect and/or exciton-phonon coupling rather than a surface luminescence. Moreover the lack of the 3.31 eV in the NPs luminescence shows that these defect does not occurs in ZnO NPs. At last, the time resolved study of the donor bounded exciton emission shows a variation of the decay time with the size of NPs suggesting a Giant Oscillator Strenght phenomenon.The transport properties of ZnO NPs assembled thin film are determined by conductivity measurements at variable temperatures. Different possibilities are considered in order to explain the temperature dependence of the conductivity and correlated with the optical properties of the NPs, showing a hopping type conductivity. The huge reactivity of the nanostructured film strongly influences the conductivity showing a possibility to use ZnO NPs as a gas sensor.

Cette thèse avait pour premier objectif de comprendre les mécanismes d'auto-organisation entre nanoparticules de ZnO. Synthétisées via une technique physique combinant ablation laser et détente supersonique (la LECBD), les nanoparticules obtenues sont stoechiométriques, cristallisées et sans ligand. Grâce à la DRX et HRTEM, nous avons pu identifier la nature du mécanisme régissant le collage orienté des nanoparticules. Son impact sur la luminescence de couches minces de ZnO est de première importance pour des applications opto-électroniques. La microscopie confocale nous a permis de caractériser finement les spectres optiques de films nanostructurés. Une méthode originale combinant STEM et cathodoluminescence a permis de révéler une hétérogénéité nanométrique de la luminescence issue du collage orienté. Par ailleurs, des phénomènes fondamentaux tels que le blinking, ou bleaching pour une nanoparticule unique de ZnO ne sont pas connus. La LECBD permet d'obtenir des nanoparticules isolées et triées en masse. Nous avons ainsi pu observer la luminescence d'une collection de 50 nanoparticules sous faisceau (état de l'art), donnant accès aux paramètres intrinsèques de la luminescence d'une particule unique. A ce jour, le dopage de type p par substitution reste un verrou technologique dans ZnO freinant le développement d'applications optoélectroniques. Un dernier objectif a donc été d'explorer numériquement les possibilités d'un autre type de dopage dans ZnO à savoir le dopage endohédral. Nous avons montré que le dopage de type p était possible dans la sodalite, une structure cage hypothétique pour ZnO, ce qui ouvre la voie à de nouveaux champs d'investigation dans ce domaine / The understanding of the self-organization mechanisms between ZnO nanoparticles was a first objective of this thesis. Synthesized via a physical technique combining a laser ablation and a supersonic expansion (LECBD), nanoparticles are stoichiometric, crystallized and ligand-free. Thanks to XRD and HRTEM, we could identify the nature of the mechanism governing the oriented attachment between nanoparticles, still under debate in the literature. Its impact on the luminescence of ZnO thin films is of primary importance for opto-electronic applications. Confocal microscopy allowed us to characterize accurately the optical spectra of nanostructured films. A novel method combining STEM and cathodoluminescence revealed a nanometer scaled heterogeneity of luminescence from oriented attached structures. Moreover, fundamental phenomena such as blinking or bleaching for a single ZnO nanoparticle are not yet known. Thanks to LECBD it is possible to synthesize isolated and weight selected nanoparticles. We were able to observe the luminescence of a collection of 50 nanoparticles under the beam (state of the art), giving us access to the intrinsic parameters of the luminescence of a single particle. On the other hand and up to date, the p-type doping by substitution remains a technological barrier in ZnO constraining the development of opto-electronic applications. Thus, as a final objective we explored numerically the possibilities of another scheme of doping in ZnO namely the endohedral doping. We have shown that the p-type doping was possible in the sodalite, a hypothetical cage structure for ZnO, which opens the way to new fields of investigation in this area

L’hydrogénation catalytique du CO2 est considérée comme l’une des voies de valorisation les plus prometteuses pour la production du méthanol. Cette synthèse, souvent accompagné par une formation de CO, a fait l’objet de nombreuses études dans la littérature. Cependant, les résultats obtenus sur des catalyseurs à base de Cu et de ZnO ont démontré que cette réaction n’est pas aussi simple qu’elle y paraissait. Il y a encore beaucoup de controverses et d’interrogations sur la nature des sites actifs et sur les différentes étapes réactionnelles mises en jeu lors de la réaction. L’objectif de ce travail est d’apporter des éléments de compréhension sur la nature des sites actifs et leur rôle sur l’activation du CO2 et de H2. L’étude sur des catalyseurs modèles (mélanges mécaniques et matériaux préparés par coprécipitation) a permis de mettre en évidence un effet de synergie entre Cu et ZnO lié à des phénomènes de migration. Ce travail a montré que la production de méthanol est étroitement liée à la création d’une phase oxyde de type CuxZn(1-x)Oy (lacunaire en oxygène) induit par un effet de Kirkendall à l’interface Cu-ZnO, favorisant l’épandage de l’hydrogène. Différents modèles mathématiques ont été développés afin de déterminer la concentration des contacts entre Cu et ZnO. Les résultats obtenus ont démontré qu’il est possible de corréler directement l’activité du catalyseur avec la concentration de contacts et que cela peut permettre ainsi de prédire la composition chimique idéale du catalyseur pour un design de matériau donné. L’expertise complète de la relation design-activité a permis le développement de matériaux Cu-ZnO de type cœur-coquille 100% sélectif en méthanol. / The catalytic CO2 hydrogenation is considered to be one of the most promising methods for methanol production. This synthesis, often accompanied by a CO formation, had been the subject of many studies in the literature. However, the results obtained on Cu and ZnO based catalysts demonstrated that the reaction is not as simple as it appear to be. There is still a lot of controversies and interrogations concerning the nature of the active sites and the different reactional steps involved during the reaction. The objective of this work is a better understanding of the nature of the active sites and their role on CO2 an H2 activation. A study on model catalysts (mechanical mixtures and materials prepared by coprecipitation) allowed to demonstrate that the synergetic effect between Cu and ZnO linked to a migration phenomenon. This work showed that the methanol production was closely linked to the CuxZn(1-x)Oy oxide phase creation (with oxygen vacancies) induced by a Kirkendall effect on Cu-ZnO interface, thereby promoting the hydrogen spillover. Different mathematical models were developed to determine the concentration of contacts between Cu and ZnO. The results obtained demonstrated that it is possible to directly correlate the catalyst’s activity with the concentration of contacts between Cu and ZnO, which in turn allowed predicting optimal catalyst chemical composition for a particular design of a material. The full expertise of the design-activity relationship allowed the development of Cu-ZnO core-shell type materials with a 100% selective to methanol.

Les catalyseurs bimétalliques sont reconnus pour promouvoir les performances de nombreuses réactions catalytiques. Les connaissances des propriétés de surface ; notamment l’interaction entre les couches bimétalliques et le support, composants catalytiques, servent à améliorer le design des catalyseurs. Dans cette thèse, le dépôt de couches minces Ni-Co sur un monocristal ZnO a été étudié en tant que catalyseur modèle pour le vapo-réformage de l’éthanol. L’objectif du travail estd’élargir les connaissances fondamentales de l’influence des propriétés de surface (i) sur le mécanisme et (ii) sur l’efficacité de la réaction. Dans un premier temps, l’interaction entre les atomes Ni et Co sous atmosphère oxydante par spectrométrie de photoélectrons de rayons X (XPS) a été étudiée. L’oxydation du Co est favorisée ; la surface est enrichie par CoO sur Ni. Ensuite, les couches minces de Ni-Co sur monocristal polaire ZnO, possédant deux terminaisons -O et –Zn, ont été étudiées par XPS couplé à un synchrotron. L’interaction métal-support a mis en évidence que Co est oxydé dès que celui-ci est déposé à température ambiante. L’interaction entre la molécule d’éthanol et le catalyseur Ni-Co/ZnO-Zn a été étudiée par spectrométrie de masse de thermodésorption (TDS). L’éthanol se décompose par différentes voies sur Ni/ZnO-Zn et Co/ZnOZn. Ni/ZnO-Zn favorise la rupture de la liaison C-C et permet la production de méthane, tandis que Co/ZnO-Zn favorise la déshydrogénation du méthyle. Enfin, nous avons étudié le vapo-réformage de l’éthanol sur les nanopoudres de Ni-Co in-situ par XPS à pression ambiante. La sélectivité en produits sur Co est très différente de celle du Ni et Ni-Co. De plus, la déshydrogénation du méthyle et la production de CO peut entrainer la formation d’une grande quantité de carbone sur Co / Bimetallic catalysts have been widely exploited to improve the performance of various catalytic reactions. Understanding the surface properties and in particular, bimetallic interaction and support effect of the catalytic components is an important step towards rational catalyst design. In this thesis, Ni-Co thin film on polar ZnO single crystal was studied as a model catalyst for ethanol steam reforming reaction. The aim is to provide fundamental understanding of how the surface characteristics of the catalyst influence the mechanism and the efficiency of the reaction. This study focused firstly on the study of the interaction between Ni and Co in oxidative environment using Xray photoelectron spectroscopy (PES). Oxidation of Co is favoured over nickel and the surface is enriched with cobalt oxide. Secondly, Ni-Co thin film supported on polar Zn and O terminated ZnOwas studied by synchrotron based PES. The as deposited layer interacts readily with ZnO and Co is partially oxidized upon deposition, even at room temperature. The interaction of ethanol with Ni- Co/ZnO-Zn was studied by thermal desorption spectroscopy (TDS). Ethanol decomposes in different pathways on Ni and Co, in which C-C bond scission and methane production are favoured on Ni/ZnO-Zn while dehydrogenation is favoured on Co/ZnO-Zn. Finally, Ni-Co powder was studied byin-situ ambient pressure PES under reaction conditions in order to clarify the correspondence between the active state of the catalyst and the reaction activity. The product selectivity on Co catalyst is distinctly different from Ni and Ni-Co. Also, the decomposition of methyl group and the high amount of CO produced over Co is likely to be the cause for its high level of carbon deposition.

L'interaction métal-support (MSI) joue un rôle important dans la catalyse hétérogène. La compréhension et la modification du MSI sont des étapes essentielles pour développer catalyseurs de haute performance. Dans cette thèse, un nouveau concept, qu’il s’agit de recouvrir le support l'oxyde avec un revêtement mono-couche de graphène, a été proposé pour modifier le MSI. L'influence de la couche de graphène sur les interactions de métal (Co et Co-Pt) - oxyde (ZnO et SiO2) et sur les propriétés d'oxydo-réduction des particules métalliques ont été évaluées via des systèmes catalytiques de modèle. Les résultats ont montré que la mono-couche de graphène peut influencer considérablement les états d'oxydation et les morphologies des Co monométallique et Co-Pt bimétallique par rapport aux ceux résultent d’un dépôt direct sur les oxydes nus. En particulier, par calcination sous vide, le graphène protége Co d'être oxydé par ZnO, ce qui conduit à la formation d’un mélange métallique Co-Pt. Co interagit avec les substrats d'oxydes pour former des particules plates qui sont facilement oxydés par O2 en pression faible, tandis que l'insertion d'une couche intermédiaire de graphène entre la couche supérieure métallique et le supporte d’oxyde entraîne la formation des nanoparticules de Co en état très dispersés, qui sont résistants à l'oxydation. Sous la condition de réduction par H2, le graphène favorise clairement la réduction de Co. La quantité de dépôt de Co, le substrat d'oxyde, la température de calcination et l'environnement ont été prouvés pour pouvoir influencer la stabilité de graphène. Ces résultats ouvrent des nouvelles voies possibles d'utiliser le graphène comme promoteur dans des réactions catalytiques à l'avenir. / The metal-support interaction (MSI) plays an important role in heterogeneous catalysis. Understanding and tuning the MSI are essential steps for developing catalysts with high performance. In this thesis, a new concept, which is coating the oxide supports with a single layer graphene, was introduced to modify the MSI. The influence of graphene layer on the metal (Co and Co-Pt) – oxide (ZnO and SiO2) interactions and on the redox properties of metal particles were evaluated through model catalyst systems. The results showed that single layer graphene can significantly influence the oxidation states and morphologies of both mono Co and bimetallic Co-Pt as compared to the one after direct deposition on bare oxides. In particular, under vacuum annealing, graphene protects Co from being oxidized by ZnO and results in Co-Pt metallic mixture. Co interacts with oxide substrates forming flat particles which are easily oxidized by low pressure O2, while insertion of a graphene interlayer between the metal overlayer and the oxide supports leads to the formation of highly dispersed Co nanoparticles, which are resistant to oxidation. Under H2 reduction condition, graphene evidently facilitates the reduction of Co. The deposition amount of Co, the oxide substrate, the annealing temperature and the environment were proved to influence the stability of graphene. These results explore new directions for the possible future of using graphene as a promoter in catalytic reactions.

La production hydrothermale de nanomatériaux pulvérulents (de type oxyde métallique) en conditions supercritiques a été largement reportée sans pour autant avoir connaissance des mécanismes de formation de ces nano-objets. Ainsi, cette étude est consacrée à la compréhension des mécanismes de nucléation et de croissance de nanoparticules d’oxyde métallique. L’oxyde de zinc a été choisi comme matériau « modèle ». Dans un premier temps, l’influence des conditions opératoires telles que la pression, la température, le pH, la concentration des précurseurs ou encore les débits des solutions sur les propriétés « nanostructurales » des poudres élaborées (taille, distribution de taille, morphologies) est étudiée. Pour ce faire, deux approches ont été menées en parallèle. La première approche consiste en la mise en œuvre de techniques de caractérisations telles que la diffraction des rayons X ou encore la microscopie électronique en transmission. La seconde concerne le développement d’un modèle de simulation par Mécanique des fluides numérique prenant en compte les phénomènes thermiques et hydrodynamiques mais également la réaction chimique. Les résultats obtenus montrent que les caractéristiques morphologiques déterminées par ces deux approches sont en adéquation. En se basant sur les résultats expérimentaux, plusieurs mécanismes de formation des particules de ZnO sont présentés dans ce manuscrit. Afin d’améliorer le modèle CFD, une méthodologie a été mise en place afin de déterminer les vitesses de nucléation et de croissance des nanoparticules de ZnO au travers de mesures de la solubilité de ce matériau en fonction de la température et de la pression. / The supercritical hydrothermal synthesis of nanopowders (especially metal oxide) has been widely studied. To the best of our knowledge, no nanoparticle formation mechanism has been published yet. In this prospect, this study is dedicated to the understanding of metal oxide nanoparticle nucleation and growth mechanisms. For this purpose, zinc oxide is used as a model material. First, the influence of synthesis operating conditions such as pressure, temperature, pH, precursor concentrations and solution flow rates on particle morphological properties (size, particle size distribution or morphologies) has been investigated. Hence, two approaches have simultaneously been carried out. The first approach involves powder characterizations by mean of X-ray diffraction or transmission electron microscopy techniques. The second one consists in the development of a numerical model considering the thermal exchanges, the fluid hydrodynamic behavior and chemical reaction inside the patented reactor by computational fluid dynamics. Results show good agreement between those two approaches. Several ZnO particle formation mechanisms based on powder experimental characterizations are presented in this work depending on operating conditions. In order to enhance the numerical model, a methodology has been set up to evaluate ZnO nanoparticle nucleation and growth rates in supercritical conditions (SCW) by the determination of particle solubility as function of temperature and the pressure.