Abstract:
The electrical conductivity of tin dioxide is extremely sensitive to the state of the surface in the temperature range 300-800 K, at which oxidation-reduction reactions take place on its surface. Nanocrystalline films of tin dioxide are selectively sensitive to the presence of toxic gases, organic and certain biological molecules in the surrounding atmosphere [1]. SnO2-based films are also used as transparent conductive coatings [2]. To modify the properties of the films, alloying, heat treatment, plasma treatment is used.