Science and technology of nanoscale materials will be enriched by adopting new synthetic route for nanomaterials and nanocomposites. Microwave-assisted technique is most energy efficient and less time consuming method for preparation of nanomaterial and nanocomposites. Nano sized single phase zinc oxide, cadmium oxide and its composite is prepared by microwave assisted method. Poly vinyl alcohol (PVA) is used as most efficient fuel for microwave combustion reaction. Metal oxides and its nanocomposites are prepared by microwave irradiation of metal hydroxides with PVA as fuel. As prepared metal oxides and its nanocomposites was well characterized for its structure by employing powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) tool. The morphology of as prepared samples was studied by Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM) and Transmission Electron Micrograph tool. The presences of the metals are confirmed by EDAX analysis. Fourier Transform infrared (FT-IR) spectral study was undertaken to know the bonding nature of the samples.

Keywords: Microwave-Assisted; Nano Materials; Nano Composites; Metal Hydroxides; Poly Vinyl Alcohol (PVA);