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Synthesis of Au/SnO2 nanostructures allowing process variable control.

ABSTRACT: Theoretical advances in science are inherently time-consuming to realise in engineering, since their practical application is hindered by the inability to follow the theoretical essence. Herein, we propose a new method to freely control the time, cost, and process variables in the fabrication of a hybrid featuring Au nanoparticles on a pre-formed SnO2 nanostructure. The above advantages, which were divided into six categories, are proven to be superior to those achieved elsewhere, and the obtained results are found to be applicable to the synthesis and functionalisation of other nanostructures. Furthermore, the reduction of the time-gap between science and engineering is expected to promote the practical applications of numerous scientific theories.

SUBMITTER: Choi MS

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6962171 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

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Synthesis of Au/SnO2 nanostructures allowing process variable control.

Choi Myung Sik MS Na Han Gil HG Kim Sangwoo S Bang Jae Hoon JH Oum Wansik W Choi Sun-Woo SW Kim Sang Sub SS Lee Kyu Hyoung KH Kim Hyoun Woo HW Jin Changhyun C

Scientific reports 20200115 1

Theoretical advances in science are inherently time-consuming to realise in engineering, since their practical application is hindered by the inability to follow the theoretical essence. Herein, we propose a new method to freely control the time, cost, and process variables in the fabrication of a hybrid featuring Au nanoparticles on a pre-formed SnO2 nanostructure. The above advantages, which were divided into six categories, are proven to be superior to those achieved elsewhere, and ...[more]

PMID: 31941987

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