Synthesis and Characterization of SnO 2 Flower-Shaped by Hydrothermal Route for Formaldehyde Sensing Properties

Abstract

In this work, we’ve made SnO2 flower formed with the aid of using easy test steps, and without cost, which is the hydrothermal approach and without a template. We have used a variety of techniques to characterize SnO2 flower-shaped by (SEM, TEM, XRD, BET and XPS) instruments. Confirmatory tests carried out have proven that the surface of the tetragonal structure of SnO2 has a rough surface which makes it excellent for its gas-sensing properties. The gas detection test of SnO2 flower-shaped proved that it possesses the selectivity of formaldehyde gas (about 30), the optimum operating temperature of the sensor is 220˚C, and also the sensor has a high response time and recovery time is (5 s and 22 s) to 100 ppm, respectively. Particularly, the sensor has an obvious response value (2) when exposed to 5 ppm formaldehyde. As well, the mechanism of gas-sensing was also discussed.