Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

New SnO2 Nano-Clusters Obtained by Sol-Gel Route, Structural Characterization and Their Gas Sensing Applications

  • Published:
Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

SnO2 is a well known and widely studied sensor material for the detection of CO and flammable gases like H2. Here we discuss the use of porous networks of SnO2 nanoparticles for an optical detection of the reducing gas CO. Nano-sized SnO2 clusters were prepared by the sol-gel method using an organically modified Sn precursor. After thermal treatment at 550°C the mean diameters of the primary SnO2 nanoparticles constructing the network were estimated to ∼25 nm and ∼15 nm, respectively, for particles obtained in acid and basic catalysis. The reversible redox behavior of SnO2 nano-clusters in reducing and oxidizing atmospheres (CO, O2) was studied optically by in-situ DR-UV/VIS spectroscopy.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  1. C. Sanchez and F. Ribot, New J. Chem. 18, 1007 (1994).

    Google Scholar 

  2. C.J. Brinker and G.W. Scherer, Sol-Gel Science: The Physics and Chemistry of Sol-Gel Processing (Academic Press, San Diego, 1990) ch. 2 and 9.

    Google Scholar 

  3. M.J. Hampden-Smith, T.A. Wark, and C.J. Brinker, Coord. Chem. Rev. 112, 81 (1992).

    Google Scholar 

  4. F. Ribot, F. Banse, C. Sanchez, M. Lahcini, and B. Jousseaume, J. Sol-Gel Sci. and Tech. 8, 529 (1997).

    Google Scholar 

  5. D. Dakternieks, H. Zhu, E.R.T. Tiekink, and R. Colton, J. Organomet. Chem. 476, 33 (1994).

    Google Scholar 

  6. G.B. Barbi, J.P. Santos, P. Serrini, P.N. Gibson, M.C. Harillo, and L. Manes, Sens. and Actuators B 25, 559 (1995).

    Google Scholar 

  7. M. Warnken, K. Lazar, and M. Wark, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 3, 1870 (2001).

    Google Scholar 

  8. Z. Zhang, Y. Yin, B. Gates, and Y. Xia, Adv. Mater. 12, 206 (2000).

    Google Scholar 

  9. M. Ocana and E. Matijevic, J. Mater. Res. 5, 1083 (1990).

    Google Scholar 

  10. F. Quaranta, R. Rella, P. Sicliano, S. Capone, M. Epifani, L. Vasenelli, A. Licciuli, and A. Zocco, Sens. and Actuators B 58, 350 (1999).

    Google Scholar 

  11. K. Wada and M. Egashira, Sens. and Actuators B 62, 211 (2000).

    Google Scholar 

  12. C. Xu, J. Tamaki, N. Miura, and N. Yamazoe, Sens. and Actuators B 3, 147 (1991).

    Google Scholar 

  13. A. Jitianu, J. Rathousky, M. Wark, and A. Zukal, unpublished results.

  14. H. Weller, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. Engl. 32, 41 (1993).

    Google Scholar 

Download references

Authors
  1. Andrei Jitianu
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Yuecel Altindag
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. Maria Zaharescu
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  4. Michael Wark
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Cite this article

Jitianu, A., Altindag, Y., Zaharescu, M. et al. New SnO2 Nano-Clusters Obtained by Sol-Gel Route, Structural Characterization and Their Gas Sensing Applications. Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology 26, 483–488 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1020739113719

Download citation

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1020739113719

Search

Navigation