Metal oxide nanowires: Preparation and application in gas sensing

Year: 2009

Authors: Comini E., Faglia G., Ferroni M., Ponzoni A., Vomiero A., Sberveglieri G.

Autors Affiliation: Univ Brescia, INFM, CNR, SENSOR Lab, I-25133 Brescia, Italy.

Abstract: Quasi one-dimensional nanowires of metal oxides are promising for the development of nano-devices. Sn, In, and Zn oxides were produced in form of single-crystalline nanowires through condensation from vapor phase. Furthermore longitudinal and radial heterostructures have been prepared. Nanowires growth Occurs in controlled condition and allows the exploitation of size reduction effects on the electrical response to gases. Preparation, microstructural, morphological and electrical characterizations of nanowires are presented and the peculiarities of these innovative structures are highlighted.

Journal/Review: JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR CATALYSIS A-CHEMICAL

Volume: 305 (1-2)      Pages from: 170  to: 177

More Information: This work was partially supported, within the EU FP6, by the ERANET project NanoSci-ERA: NanoScience in the European Research Area.This work was supported by the European Strep project no. 001528 Nano-structured solid-state gas sensors with superior performance (NANOS4), by the NATO project no. 982166 Chemical threat detectors based on multisensor arrays and selective porous concentrators and by INFM Seed Project 2008.
KeyWords: Nanowires; Metal oxides; Gas sensors; Heterostructures; Acetonitrile
DOI: 10.1016/j.molcata.2009.01.009

Citations: 58
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