ZnO Quasi-1D Nanostructures: Synthesis, Modeling, and Properties for Applications in Conductometric Chemical Sensors

Year: 2016

Authors: Galstyan. V., Comini E., Ponzoni A., Sberveglieri V., Sberveglieri G.

Autors Affiliation: Sensor Lab, CNR, National Institute of Optics (INO), Via Valotti 9, 25133 Brescia, Italy;
Sensor Lab, Department of Information Engineering, University of Brescia, Via Valotti 9, 25133 Brescia, Italy

Abstract: One-dimensional metal oxide nanostructures such as nanowires, nanorods, nanotubes, and nanobelts gained great attention for applications in sensing devices. ZnO is one of the most studied oxides for sensing applications due to its unique physical and chemical properties. In this paper, we provide a review of the recent research activities focused on the synthesis and sensing properties of pure, doped, and functionalized ZnO quasi-one dimensional nanostructures. We describe the development prospects in the preparation methods and modifications of the surface structure of ZnO, and discuss its sensing mechanism. Next, we analyze the sensing properties of ZnO quasi-one dimensional nanostructures, and summarize perspectives concerning future research on their synthesis and applications in conductometric sensing devices.

Journal/Review: CHEMOSENSORS

Volume: 4 (2)      Pages from: 6-1  to: 6-21

More Information: The research leading to these results has received funding from the following projects: “New approaches and methodologies for bioremediation of water contaminated by chlorinated aliphatic solvents (SUSBIOREM)” (funded by the National Research Council (CNR) and Lombardia Region); “MSP: Multi Sensor Platform for Smart Building Management” (grant agreement No. 611887, funded by the European Commission through its 7th Framework Programme); “FIRB-Oxides at the nanoscale: multifunctionality and applications” (Protocollo: RBAP115AYN, funded by the Italian Ministry of Education); “ORAMA” (grant agreement NMP3-LA-2010-246334, funded by the European Commission through its 7th Framework Programme); “WIROX: Oxide Nanostructures for Wireless Chemical Sensing” (PEOPLE MARIE CURIE ACTIONS, International Research Staff Exchange Scheme, Call: FP7-PEOPLE-2011-IRSES, 2012-2015). The authors also thank the scientists cited in this review paper for their contributions to the research.
KeyWords: ZnO, one-dimensional, nanostructures, gas sensors
DOI: 10.3390/chemosensors4020006

Citations: 36
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