• Applied Chemistry for Engineering
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• v.29 no.6
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• pp.710-715
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• 2018

In this study, $ZnFe_2O_4@SnO_2@TiO_2$ core-shell nanoparticles (NPs), a photocatalytic material with magnetic properties, were synthesized through a three-step process. Structural properties were investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. It was confirmed that $ZnFe_2O_4$ of the spinel, $SnO_2$ of the tetragonal and $TiO_2$ of the anatase structure were synthesized. The magnetic properties of synthesized materials were studied by a vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). The saturation magnetization value of $ZnFe_2O_4$, a core material, was confirmed at 33.084 emu/g. As a result of the formation of $SnO_2$ and $TiO_2$ layers, the magnetism due to the increase in thickness was reduced by 33% and 40%, respectively, but sufficient magnetic properties were reserved. The photocatalytic efficiency of synthesized materials was measured using methylene blue (MB). The efficiency of the core material was about 4.2%, and as a result of the formation of $SnO_2$ and $TiO_2$ shell, it increased to 73% and 96%, respectively while maintaining a high photocatalytic efficiency. In addition, the antibacterial activity was validated via the inhibition zone by using E. Coli and S. Aureus. The formation of shells resulted in a wider inhibition zone, which is in good agreement with photocatalytic efficiency measurements.

• ETRI Journal
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• v.31 no.6
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• pp.636-641
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• 2009

ZnO nanofibers were electro-spun from a solution containing poly 4-vinyl phenol and Zn acetate dihydrate. The calcination process of the ZnO/PVP composite nanofibers brought forth a random network of polycrystalline wurtzite ZnO nanofibers of 30 nm to 70 nm in diameter. The electrical properties of the ZnO nanofibers were governed by the grain boundaries. To investigate possible applications of the ZnO nanofibers, their CO and $NO_2$ gas sensing responses are demonstrated. In particular, the $SnO_2$-deposited ZnO nanofibers exhibit a remarkable gas sensing response to $NO_2$ gas as low as 400 ppb. Oxide nanofibers emerge as a new proposition for oxide-based gas sensors.

• Applied Science and Convergence Technology
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• v.23 no.5
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• pp.301-307
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• 2014

We have fabricated $SnO_2$/Zn core-shell nanowires by employing a sputtering technique with a Zn target. Scanning electron microscopy indicated that the surface of the nanowires became rougher by the coating. X-ray diffraction of the coated nanowires exhibited the hexagonal Zn diffraction peaks. TEM image of coated structures showed that shell layer was mainly comprised of hexagonal Zn phase. EDX spectra suggested that the shell layer consisted of Zn elements. The photoluminescence spectrum of the coated nanowires in conjunction with Gaussian fitting analysis revealed that the emission was disconvoluted with three Gaussian functions, which are centered at 2.1 eV in the yellow region, 2.4 eV in the green region, and 3.3 eV in the ultraviolet region. We speculated the possible mechanisms of these emission peaks.

• Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society
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• v.49 no.6
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• pp.663-668
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• 2012

In order to reduce the indium contents in transparent conducting oxide(TCO) thin films of $In_{1.6{\sim}1.8}Zn_{0.2}Sn_{0.2{\sim}0.4}O_3$ (IZTO), $In_{1.6}Zn_{0.2}Sn_{0.2}O_{3-{\delta}}$(IZTO) was prepared by replacing indium with Zn and Sn. The TCO films were deposited via RF-magnetron sputtering of the IZTO target at various deposition temperatures and its film characteristics were investigated. When deposited in an Ar atmosphere at $400^{\circ}C$, the electrical resistivity of the film decreased to $6.34{\times}10^{-4}{\Omega}{\cdot}cm$ and the optical transmittance was 80%. As the deposition temperature increased, the crystallinity of the IZTO film was enhanced. As a result, the electrical conductivity and transmittance properties were improved. This demonstrates the possibility of replacing ITO TCO film with IZTO.

• Transactions of the Korean hydrogen and new energy society
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• v.14 no.3
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• pp.268-275
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• 2003

The water-splitting process by the metal oxides using solar heat is one of the hydrogen production method. The hydrogen production process using the metal oxides (NiFe2O4/NiAl2O4,CoFe2O4/CoAl2O4, CoMnNiFerrite, CoMnSnFerrite, CoMnZnFerrite, CoSnZnFerrite) was carried out by two steps. The first step was carried out by the CH4-reduction to increase activation of metal oxides at operation temperature. And then, it was carried out the water-splitting reaction using the water at operation temperature for the second step. Hydrogen was produced in this step. The production rates of H2 were 110, 160, 72, 29, 17, $21m{\ell}/hr{\cdot}g-_{Metal\;Oxide}$ for NiFe2O4/NiAl2O4, CoFe2O4/CoAl2O4, CoMnNiFerrite, CoMnSnFerrite, CoMnZnFerrite, CoSnZnFerrite respectively in the second step. CoFe2O4/CoAl2O4 had higher H2 production rate than the other metal oxides.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• v.32 no.5
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• pp.1757-1760
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• 2011

• Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society
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• v.55 no.4
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• pp.368-375
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• 2018

This study deals with the color formation of ceramic pigment in the $TiO_2$-SnO-ZnO system. We designed compounds to control the color formation depending on the composition using the Design of Experiment. The color coordinate values of synthesized pigments, $L^*a^*b^*$ were measured and statistically analyzed color for changing elements depending on its composition. The relationship between the major crystalline phases and chromaticity was examined using XRD, and the oxidation states of each element were analyzed by XPS. The synthesized pigments based on the compound design exhibited various color changes ranging from yellow-orange to green-blue and brown. The statistical analysis on the spectrophotometer results shows that $a^*$ and $b^*$ values decreased with $TiO_2$ content, and increased with SnO content. Yellow-orange color was detected with the main peak of SnO, and the green-blue color developed with the main peak of $Zn_2TiO_4$. The $a^*$ and $b^*$ values increased with increased SnO peak intensity, and decreased with increased $Zn_2TiO_4$ peak intensity. The results revealed that pigment color formation was influenced by changes in the main crystalline phases and crystalline intensity. However, XPS analysis of the oxidation states of each element showed little correlation with the pigment chromaticity result.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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• 2009.11a
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• pp.79-79
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• 2009

Samples of Ta-doped in $In_2O_3-ZnO-SnO_2$(IZTO) with a doping level up to 4wt% were sintered at $1600^{\circ}C$ in $O_2$. The crystal phase of the samples was identified by an X-ray diffraction experiment. apparent density and porosity with sintered temperature from $1500^{\circ}C$ to $1640^{\circ}C$ are mesured by archimedes method. For each sample, the specific resistivity was determined. samples of sintered at $1600^{\circ}C$ had the highest density and lowest porousity and The Ta 0.25-wt%-doped IZTO ceramics had the lowest resistivity.

• Applied Chemistry for Engineering
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• v.5 no.2
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• pp.327-336
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• 1994

The synergistic effects in mechanical mixture catalysts of Mo-V-O and metal oxide were investigated for the selective oxidation of acrolein. The metal oxides used are $SnO_2$, ${\alpha}-Sb_2O_4$, $WO_3$, ${\alpha}-Al_2O_3$, CuO, $MnO_2$, $Cu_2O$, MgO, CoO, and ZnO. Mechanical mixtures of Mo-V-O plus $SnO_2$ or ${\alpha}-Sb_2O_4$ had resulted in higher conversion of acrolein and higher yield of acrylic acid than Mo-V-O. The origin of the synergy is attributed to the cooperation of Mo-V-O and $SnO_2$ or ${\alpha}-Sb_2O_4$, in which $SnO_2$ or ${\alpha}-Sb_2O_4$ forms dissociated oxygens at their oxygen vacancies and transports them to Mo-V-O. $Cu_2O$, MgO, CuO, and $MnO_2$, increased conversion of acrolein but decreased yield of acrylic acid. CoO and ZnO inhibited the catalytic performance of Mo-V-O. The different role of these metal oxides is explained in terms of their oxidation-reduction properties.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Surface Engineering Conference
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• 2007.11a
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• pp.91-92
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• 2007

In-Sn-Zn-O (ISZO)박막과 In-Zn-Sn-O (IZSO)박막은 상온에서 2개의 캐소드 (DC, RF)를 이용하여 마그네트론 2원 동시 방전법에 의해 polyethylene terephthalate (PET)기판 위에 실온에서 증착되었다. ISZO 박막의 경우, Zn함량이 증가함에 따라 비저항은 증가하였지만, Zn원자의 도입에 의해 표면 조도는 개선되었다. 반면, IZSO 박막의 경우, 최저비저항 ($3.17$ ${\times}$ $10^{-4}$ ${\Omega}cm$)은 $SnO_2$ 타켓의 RF power 40W에서 얻어졌지만, Sn원자의 도입에 의해 표면 조도는 거칠어졌다. XRD 측정 결과 모든 박막은 비정질 구조로 사료되고, 가시광선 영역에서 80% 이상의 높은 투과율을 보였다.