Synthesis, Characterization and Sensing Properties of AZO and IZO Nanomaterials
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Experimental Section
2.1. Samples Preparation
2.2. Characterization
2.3. Sensing Test
3. Results and Discussion
3.1. Samples Characterization
3.2. Sensing Tests
4. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Conflicts of Interest
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Hjiri, M.; Mir, L.E.; Leonardi, S.G. Synthesis, Characterization and Sensing Properties of AZO and IZO Nanomaterials. Chemosensors 2014, 2, 121-130. https://doi.org/10.3390/chemosensors2020121
Hjiri M, Mir LE, Leonardi SG. Synthesis, Characterization and Sensing Properties of AZO and IZO Nanomaterials. Chemosensors. 2014; 2(2):121-130. https://doi.org/10.3390/chemosensors2020121
Chicago/Turabian StyleHjiri, Mokhtar, Lassaad El Mir, and Salvatore Gianluca Leonardi. 2014. "Synthesis, Characterization and Sensing Properties of AZO and IZO Nanomaterials" Chemosensors 2, no. 2: 121-130. https://doi.org/10.3390/chemosensors2020121