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Review on oxides of antimony nanoparticles: synthesis, properties, and applications

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In this article, synthesis methods, properties, and applications of antimony oxide nanoparticles are reviewed. Oxides of antimony exist in three phases, namely antimony trioxide, antimony tetroxide, and antimony pentoxide. Physical and optical properties of these nanoparticles are reviewed and compared with their bulk forms. According to literature works, a total of eight synthesis methods have been used to produce these nanoparticles. The size, distribution, shape, and structure of the nanoparticles which are synthesized by different methods are compiled and compared. It is reported that the properties are strongly dependent on the synthesis methods. Advantages and disadvantages of each synthesis method are discussed and compared. Most literatures report on the optical and physical properties of the nanoparticles. Reports on the electrical properties are scarce. As the applications of these nanoparticles cover a wide range, several challenges must be overcome to use them well. These challenges are also being presented and explained in this article.

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The first author (H.S.C.) would like to express her appreciation to the USM RU-PRGS grant and USM Fellowship for the scholarship and financial support on this project. The second author (K.Y.C.) would like to acknowledge financial support given by USM Short Term Grant (6039038).

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Chin, H.S., Cheong, K.Y. & Razak, K.A. Review on oxides of antimony nanoparticles: synthesis, properties, and applications. J Mater Sci 45, 5993–6008 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-010-4849-x

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