title: A simple and novel method to synthesize doped and undoped SnO2 nanocrystals at room temperature.
abstract: This work describes the synthesis, at room temperature, of doped and undoped SnO2 nanocrystals (particle size ranging from 1-3 nm) with no thermal or hydrothermal treatment. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time that the synthesis, at room temperature, of doped and/or undoped SnO2 nanocrystals has been reported. This new synthesis method is based on the controlled oxidation, hydrolysis and polycondensation of tin ions in an ethanol solution. Another novel aspect of this method is the possibility of using surfactants, which may provide improved control over the particle size.
authors.affiliation: LIEC-Department of Chemistry, UFSCar-Federal University of São Carlos, CP-676, São Carlos, SP, 13565-905, Brazil. derl@power.ufscar.br
authors.forename: Edson R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Leite
authors.forename: Eduardo J H
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Tania R
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Giraldi
authors.forename: Fenelon M
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Pontes
authors.forename: Elson
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Longo
mesh_terms: D000965:Antimony / Q000737:chemistry; D003460:Crystallization; D004583:Electrons; D000431:Ethanol / Q000737:chemistry; D006868:Hydrolysis; D007477:Ions; D049449:Luminescence; D046529:Microscopy, Electron, Transmission; D008956:Models, Chemical; D036103:Nanotechnology / Q000379:methods*; D010100:Oxygen / Q000737:chemistry; D010316:Particle Size; D013501:Surface-Active Agents; D013696:Temperature; D014001:Tin / Q000737:chemistry; D017971:Tin Compounds / Q000737:chemistry*; D014961:X-Ray Diffraction
chemical_list: D007477:Ions; D013501:Surface-Active Agents; D017971:Tin Compounds; D000431:Ethanol; D014001:Tin; D000965:Antimony; C045358:stannic oxide; D010100:Oxygen