Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Gd-Doped ZnO Nanorods

at 6% Gd amount due to minimum attenuation. The obtained results are analyzed to explore the characteristic of ZnO nanorods. Computed elastic, ultrasonic and thermal properties are correlated to evaluate the microstructural behaviour of the materials useful for industrial applications. Graphical abstract The elastic, mechanical and thermal properties of Gd-doped ZnO nanorods (NRs) have been studied using Lenard Jones potential interaction potential model. The orientation dependent ultrasonic velocities and thermal relaxation time have been evaluated for the determination of anisotropic behaviour and thermophysical properties. The mechanical properties of the Gd-doped ZnO nanorods are better than at 6% Gd amount due to minimum attenuation.