Advanced Materials · 2002 · 140 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceCatalysisNanomaterialsNanotechnologyInorganic NanoparticlesMetal OxidesNanomaterials SynthesisNanoparticle StabilityNanoparticle SynthesisParticle SizeMetal NanoparticlesMetal Oxide Nanoparticle SynthesisMetal Oxide Nanoparticles SynthesisNanoparticle FormationParticle GrowthParticle Surface FunctionalizationThermal StabilityTin Oxides
Nanometer-size tin oxide particles (see Figure) with high thermal stability against particle growth have been synthesized. A low particle growth rate was achieved by doping SnO2 particles with rare earth ions during synthesis. This technology can be applied to modify the particle surface and then control growth rate and specific electric and catalyst properties, producing nanostructured materials with improved performance.