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Surface engineering of one-dimensional tin oxide nanostructures for chemical sensors

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Nanostructured materials are promising candidates for chemical sensors due to their fascinating physicochemical properties. Among various candidates, tin oxide (SnO2) has been widely explored in gas sensing elements due to its excellent chemical stability, low cost, ease of fabrication and remarkable reproducibility. We are presenting an overview on recent investigations on 1-dimensional (1D) SnO2 nanostructures for chemical sensing. In particular, we focus on the performance of devices based on surface engineered SnO2 nanostructures, and on aspects of morphology, size, and functionality. The synthesis and sensing mechanism of highly selective, sensitive and stable 1D nanostructures for use in chemical sensing are discussed first. This is followed by a discussion of the relationship between the surface properties of the SnO2 layer and the sensor performance from a thermodynamic point of view. Then, the opportunities and recent progress of chemical sensors fabricated from 1D SnO2 heterogeneous nanostructures are discussed. Finally, we summarize current challenges in terms of improving the performance of chemical (gas) sensors using such nanostructures and suggest potential applications. Contains 101 references.

Nanostructural tin oxide is a promising material for chemical sensors due to its fascinating physicochemical properties. We are presenting an overview on recent investigations on 1-dimensional tin oxide nanostructures for use in chemical sensing.

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Y. M. and Y. Q. acknowledge support from the Ministry of Science and Technology of China through a 973-program under Grant 2012CB19401.

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Ma, Y., Qu, Y. & Zhou, W. Surface engineering of one-dimensional tin oxide nanostructures for chemical sensors. Microchim Acta 180, 1181–1200 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00604-013-1048-x

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