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Synthesis and Comprehensive Characterisation of Pure SnO2 Nanoparticles: Insights into Photocatalytic Activity and Electrochemical Performance

https://doi.org/10.14233/ajchem.2026.34899
T. Nesavi
Department of Physics, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar-608002, India
https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5436-6247
L. Balu
Department of Physics, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar-608002, India; Department of Physics, Government Arts College, C. Mutlur, Chidambaram-608102, India
https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6817-0497
R. Ezhil Pavai
Department of Physics, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar-608002, India; Department of Physics, Thiru Kolanjiappar Government Arts College, Virudhachalam-606001, India
https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2774-880X
M. Ajith Kumar
Department of Chemistry (S&H), Loyola Institute of Technology, Palanchur, Chennai-600123, India
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5995-1378

Corresponding Author(s) : L. Balu

balu77ezhil@gmail.com

Asian Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 38 No. 1 (2026): Vol 38 Issue 1, 2026

Abstract

Tin oxide nanoparticles (SnO2 NPs) were synthesized via a straightforward hydrothermal approach and subsequently annealed at temperatures of 500 ºC, 600 ºC and 700 ºC. Comprehensive characterisation of these nanoparticles was performed using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), field emission scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (FESEM-EDS), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy with selected area electron diffraction (HRTEM-SAED), UV-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-DRS) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). XRD patterns revealed a tetragonal crystal structure, with the average crystallite size increasing from 8 nm to 28 nm as the annealing temperature was raised, a finding that was corroborated by TEM analysis. FTIR spectroscopy confirmed the presence of Sn–O–Sn bonds, indicated by absorption peaks at 644 cm–1. FESEM analysis showed a predominantly spherical morphology and EDX spectra verified the presence of tin and oxygen. The optical band gap of Sn7 NPs was determined to be 3.43 eV through UV-DRS using the Kubelka–Munk method. XPS analysis provided insights into the electronic structure and confirmed the phase purity and elemental composition of the samples. The SnO2 (Sn7) electrode delivered a specific capacitance of 271 F g–1 at a current density of 0.2 A g–1 and exhibited remarkable cyclic stability, retaining 86.14% of their capacitance after 2000 cycles. Furthermore, the photocatalytic activity of Sn7 catalyst was assessed under sunlight, revealing a notable 85% degradation of methyl violet dye. These findings highlight the dual functionality of nanosized SnO2, making it a promising material for both energy storage and environmental applications.

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Hydrothermal method SnO2 NPs Photocatalytic behaviour Supercapacitor
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Nesavi, T.; Balu, L.; Pavai, R. E.; Kumar, M. A. Synthesis and Comprehensive Characterisation of Pure SnO2 Nanoparticles: Insights into Photocatalytic Activity and Electrochemical Performance. ajc 2025, 38, 141-152.
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