Green-Synthesis, Characterization and the Biological Evolution of ZnSnO3

Abstract

Nanostructured zinc stannate binary semiconducting metal nanoparticles are having considerable attention owing to their special and unique properties rendering them suitable for a wide range of variety applications. In the quest to further improve the physico-chemical properties, an interest in ternary complex oxides has become noticeable in recent times. Zinc stannate nanoparticles or zinc tin oxide (ZTO) is a class of ternary oxides, which are known for their stable properties under extreme conditions, higher electron conductivity and mobility compared to its binary counterparts and other interesting optical properties. Among the different methods of synthesizing ZTO nanostructures, the autoclave method is an attractive green technique, which is carried out at low temperatures. In this work, we summarized the conditions leading to the growth of ZTO nanostructures using the hydrothermal method, evaluated few of its antimicrobial applications and compared with reported literature.