Surface structure and particle analysis of combined SnOand ZnO nanoparticles prepared for gas sensing

Enobong Bassey, Philip Sallis, Krishnamachar Prasad

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Abstract

This paper presents the nano-characterization of thin films prepared from combined metal oxides for the optimal determination of trace hydrocarbon gases in geo-environmental fluids. Graduated percentage concentrations of tin dioxide (SnO2) and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles were combined, and deposited by RF magnetron sputtering under different conditions onto substrates to obtain thin films. Depending on the concentration of the combining metal oxides and the duration of plasma deposition, the as-grown layers of the thin films exhibited variable interesting surface morphology. The quantified surface roughness and particle nucleation of the films changed with variable concentrations. This study has provided valuable insight into the growth optimization of the thin film structure for optimal volatile gas sensing process.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication8th Pacific Rim International Congress on Advanced Materials and Processing 2013, PRICM 8, Waikoloa, Hawaii, USA
EditorsFernand Marquis
PublisherWiley
Pages2157-2162
Number of pages6
Volume3
ISBN (Electronic)9781118792148
ISBN (Print)9780470943090
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 9 Aug 2013
Event8th Pacific Rim International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processing (PRICM-8) - Waikoloa, Hawaii, United States
Duration: 4 Aug 20139 Aug 2013

Conference

Conference8th Pacific Rim International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processing (PRICM-8)
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWaikoloa, Hawaii
Period4/08/139/08/13

Keywords

  • Gas sensor
  • Nanostructure
  • Particle analysis
  • ZnO

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

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