Hydrothermal synthesis of SnO{sub 2} nanorods: Morphology dependence, growth mechanism and surface properties

Journal Article · Tue Oct 15 04:00:00 EDT 2013 · Materials Research Bulletin

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/J.MATERRESBULL.2013.06.040· OSTI ID:22285141

Liang, Ying; Fang, Bin

Graphical abstract: - Highlights: • Urchin-like nanorod clusters were synthesized by a facile hydrothermal process. • The influence of synthetic parameters on formation of SnO{sub 2} products was studied. • The growth mechanism of SnO{sub 2} nanorods was proposed from valuable insights. • The surface properties of SnO{sub 2} nanorods were investigated. - Abstract: Uniform tetragonal-shaped SnO{sub 2} nanorods and their urchin-like clusters were successfully synthesized via a template-free hydrothermal process. The resulting nanorods were characterized by power X-ray diffraction (PXRD), field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM), high resolution transmission electron microscope (HRTEM), infrared absorption spectra (IR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), thermogravimetric analysis (TG) and ultraviolet–visible (UV–vis) absorption spectra. The influence of precursor, solvent, hydrothermal temperature and treatment time on the formation of SnO{sub 2} nanostructures was investigated. Moreover, the surface properties of SnO{sub 2} nanorods were studied.

• OSTI ID: 22285141
• Journal Information: Materials Research Bulletin, Journal Name: Materials Research Bulletin Journal Issue: 10 Vol. 48; ISSN MRBUAC; ISSN 0025-5408
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
ABSORPTION SPECTRA
CRYSTAL GROWTH
HYDROTHERMAL SYNTHESIS
NANOSTRUCTURES
SURFACE PROPERTIES
THERMAL GRAVIMETRIC ANALYSIS
TIN OXIDES
TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
X-RAY DIFFRACTION
X-RAY PHOTOELECTRON SPECTROSCOPY