Ceramic nanostructures of SnO2, TiO2, and ZnO via aqueous crystal growth: Cold crystallization and morphology control

Abstract

Ceramics are traditionally synthesized using high temperature annealing. However, cold crystallization is studied with respect to energy saving, low environmental impact, low cost, and hybridization with organic materials and metals, etc. In addition, nanostructure control is required for higher functionality. In this paper, crystal growth control in aqueous solution and morphology control of the ceramic nanostructures are introduced to provide next-generation devices.