Structure, Morphology and Optical Properties of SnO2 Nanoparticle Synthesized via Ultrasonic Spray Pyrolysis Technique: Effect of CuO Doping Concentration

Tin oxide (SnO2) and doped with various concentrations of copper oxide (CuO) of (3, 5, and 7%) nanoparticles were synthesized via a simple, cost-effective, and nontoxic ultrasonic spray pyrolysis technique on glass substrates. Crystalline structure, surface morphology of the SnO2 pure and SnO2:CuO, films have been studied by Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), Atomic Force Microscope (AEM) and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD). The effect of CuO doping on the electrical properties of SnO2 films was investigated using Hall effect measurments. The optical properties of the prepared films have been characterized by Ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer. High distribution densily and good growth SnO2 and SnO2: CuO nanoparticles on the substrate with an average particles size ranged from 30 to 110 nm. The crystalling and grain size were changed according to the CuO doping ratio. There is a redshift within the UV-Vis spectra was observed with an increasing CuO ratio of (3, 5 and 7%)

Flower-like SnO2 Nanoparticle Biofabrication Using Pometia pinnata Leaf Extract and Study on Its Photocatalytic and Antibacterial Activities

The present study reported biofabrication of flower-like SnO2 nanoparticles using Pometia pinnata leaf extract. The study focused on the physicochemical characteristics of the prepared SnO2 nanoparticles and its activity as photocatalyst and antibacterial agent. The characterization was performed by XRD, SEM, TEM, UV-DRS and XPS analyses. Photocatalytic activity of the nanoparticles was examined on bromophenol blue photooxidation; meanwhile, the antibacterial activity was evaluated against Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes. XRD and XPS analyses confirmed the single tetragonal SnO2 phase. The result from SEM analysis indicates the flower like morphology of SnO2 nanoparticles, and by TEM analysis, the nanoparticles were seen to be in uniform spherical shapes with a diameter ranging from 8 to 20 nm. SnO2 nanoparticles showed significant photocatalytic activity in photooxidation of bromophenol blue as the degradation efficiency reached 99.93%, and the photocatalyst exhibited the reusability as the degradation efficiency values were insignificantly changed until the fifth cycle. Antibacterial assay indicated that the synthesized SnO2 nanoparticles exhibit an inhibition of tested bacteria and showed a potential to be applied for further environmental and medical applications.

One-step hydrothermal synthesis and photocatalytic activity of SnO2/rGO nanocomposites: effects of pH values

In this study, tin oxide /reduced graphene oxide (SnO2/rGO) samples were prepared by hydrothermal method. The structural characteristics, phase composition, morphology, and size of the samples were studied by X-ray diffraction, Raman scattering spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. Results showed that SnO2 nanoparticles had tetragonal rutile crystal structure with a size ranging from 4.65 nm to 5.77 nm when the pH was increased from 5 to 9. The SnO2 nanoparticle morphology together with rGO layers was observed in the FESEM image of these samples. The absorption spectra of SnO2/rGO samples show the characteristic absorption peak of SnO2 at 296 nm, in which the band gap value of the material decreased from 4.91 eV to 4.81 eV when pH was increased from 5 to 9. The simultaneous formation of the two phases of SnO2 and rGO was demonstrated by Raman scattering spectroscopy. Photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue reached 86% after 90 min under visible light.

Bifunctional investigation of ultra-small SnO2 nanoparticle decorated rGO for ozone sensing and supercapacitor applications

Ultrasmall SnO2 nanoparticles with an average size of 7 nm were synthesized by a hydrothermal method and composited with reduced graphene oxide (rGO) through an ultrasonic assisted solution process.

A reliable electrochemical sensor developed based on ZnO/SnO₂ nanoparticles modified glassy carbon electrode

The 4-NPHyd (4-nitrophenylhydrazine) electrochemical sensor assembled using wet-chemically prepared ZnO/SnO2 nanoparticle (NPs) decorated a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) with conductive Nafion binder. The synthesized NPs characterized by XPS, ESEM, EDS, and XRD analysis. The calibration of the proposed sensor obtained from current versus concentration of 4-NPHyd found linear over a concentration (0.1 nM ~ 0.01 mM) of 4-NPHyd, which denoted as the dynamic range (LDR) for detection of 4-NPHyd. The 4-NPHyd sensor sensitivity calculated using the LDR slope considering the active surface of GCE (0.0316 cm2), which is equal to be 7.6930 µAµM/cm2, an appreciable value. The detection limit (LOD) at signal/noise (S/N = 3) estimated, and outstanding lower value at 94.63±4.73 pM perceived. The analytical parameters such as reproducibility, long-term performing ability and response time are found as appreciable. Finally, the projected sensor shows exceptional performances in the detection of 4-NPHyd in environmental samples.