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Synthesis and gas sensing performance of NiO decorated SnO2 vertical-standing nanotubes composite thin films.
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Sensors & Actuators B: Chemical . Feb2019, Vol. 281, p326-334. 9p. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Highlights • A new type NiO decorated SnO 2 vertical-standing nanotubes composite thin film was synthesized via a facile hydrothermal method. • Numerous SnO 2 vertical-standing nanotubes with the size of 200–300 nm in diameter and 1.5 μm in length formed a porous microstructure. • NiO nanoplates with the size of 20 nm in diameter decorated on the inside or outside surface of SnO 2 nanotubes formed a heterojunction structure. • The NiO/SnO 2 thin film gas sensor with an Ni2+/Sn4+ molar ratio of 5% exhibited excellent response characteristics to ethanol at 250 ℃. Abstract In this work, a new type NiO decorated SnO 2 vertical-standing nanotubes composite thin film was synthesized successfully via a facile hydrothermal method. The microstructure, physico-chemical surface state and morphology of the composite thin film were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), respectively. The results showed that the NiO decorated SnO 2 vertical-standing nanotubes composite thin film with a coral-like microstructure was built of numerous 1D SnO 2 nanotubes with the size of 200–300 nm in diameter and 1.5 μm in length; while NiO nanoplates with the size of 20 nm in diameter decorated on the surface of SnO 2 nanotubes. Due to the enhanced adsorption of oxygen molecules, formation of p -NiO/ n -SnO 2 heterojunction and porous structure, the NiO/SnO 2 thin film gas sensor with an Ni2+/Sn4+ molar ratio of 5% exhibited high response value, good selectivity and quick response characteristics to ethanol at the optimum working temperature of 250 ℃. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09254005
- Volume :
- 281
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Sensors & Actuators B: Chemical
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 133972283
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2018.10.121