Fabrication and Characterization of Nanomaterials for Nanotechnology Applications

Dr. Gil Nonato C. Santos

DLSU Solid State Physics Research Laboratory

How to do Nanomaterials creatively?

INNERSPACE- Dennis Quaid

Honey I Shrunk the Kids Rick Moranis

Our Recipe: Semiconducting Oxide Powder

We want to produce Semiconducting Oxide Nanomaterials!

Dr. Z.L. Wang (UAPT PI) Material Science & Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology

Our Technique: HVPG

Horizontal Vapor Phase Growth Technique

MOTIVATION
Grow high purity materials Source material is powder of any form Greater quantity with less source material No gas molecules in between Versatility in composition of deposit Produces unusual microstructures Eliminate pollutants

What will I do with the heater?

Lets Cook: Our Recipe and Ingredients

A small amount of Semiconducting Oxide powder was loaded in a close-end quartz tube Was attached to the High Vacuum System for sealing at 10-6 Torr

 Lets Bake! The sealed quartz tube was placed in a tube furnace set with the desired growth temperature

900C

700C

400C

 Temperature and Deposition Time Dependence of the Geometrical Properties of Tin Oxide Nanostructures
Gil Nonato C. Santos, Arnel A. Salvador, Reuben V. Quiroga
International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research Volume 2, Issue 10, October-2011 ISSN 2229-5518

Synthesized SnO2 Nanomaterial via the HVPG

Bed of Nanowires Bon Jovis other version of Bed of Roses

Noodle Nanowires (Oishi)

Nanobelts

Nanobelts are have a well-defined geometrical shape and side surfaces. Typical widths is in the range of 50 to 300 nm Thicknesses are 10 to 30 nm.

Physics Society of the Philippines (Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas)

The Nanobelts were featured in the first Physics Journal in the Philippines

Different growth temperature produced remarkable structures

Do you like vegetables? Nanocauliflower

Nanobolo (Machete) (2nd Prize photo micrograph contest

SnO2 Nanomaterial on Si Substrate

Silicon is an effective substrate for SnO2 nanomaterial. Nanorods and nanobelts are grown without nanoparticles.

Finalist DOST MS Thesis - Physics

Best Paper and Oral Presentation Award - MICROSPHIL

Nanobelt for gas flow sensors

Dr. Z.L. Wang (UAPT PI) Material Science & Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology

Two-probe measurements of electric conductance of Nanobelts under ambient temperature The electric conductance of the nanobelt depends on the type and amount of molecules adsorbed on its surface

High Resolution SEM image of the SnO2 Nanomaterial

The surface of the SnO2 nanomaterial is porose and composed of many uniform crystalline grains. It suggests that this nanomaterial is suitable for fabricating gas sensors because of the porosity over large surface.

Photoluminescence of SnO2 Nanomaterials

SnO2 Nanomaterial was excited with a UV lamp The luminescence was a blue visible light emission.

2009 International Sustainable World Energy, Engineering, and Environment Project (I-SWEEEP) Olympiad in Houston, Texas
Simon Anthony Lorenzo and Hannah Carize Sangalang won a silver medal for the Philippines with their project entitled Development of Carbon Nanomaterial as an Electrode Voltage Source in the Senior Engineering category

Carissa May Enriquez and Kevin Bryan Jose received an Honorable Mention award for their project Development of an Organic Battery Using P-Toluene Polypyrrole as a Potential Electrode Voltage Source and Coconut (Cocos nucifera) Vinegar as Electrolyte

A conducting polymer B SnO2 Nanomaterial on Si C Glass E - PCB

ZnO Nanomaterials A. Ladines

Presented at ICMAT 2009 Singapore 3rd Place Photomicrography Microsphil Finalist- DOST MS Thesis Materials Science

CdO Nanomaterials L. Tan

Carbon nanowires, rods, and tubes J. Feraer

Synthesis and Characterization of In2O3 Nanomaterials

Gwen B. Castillon, Gil Nonato C. Santos

3rd Best Paper and Oral Presentation Microsphil

International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 3, Issue 2, February-2012 ISSN 2229-5518

ZnS Nanowindmill and Nanorods K. Suycano

Synthesis of -Fe2O3 Nanomaterials on Silicon Substrate Using Horizontal Vapor Phase Growth Technique
Lim, T. de los Reyes, R., D., Castillon, G., Ladines, A. Santos, G. N. C., Quiroga, R. V. DLSU Solid State Physics Research Laboratory

Fabrication of Gallium Nitride Nanomaterials Grown by Horizontal Unseeded Vapor Phase Growth Technique
Anciado, R. R., Alcantara, N., Castillon, G., Ladines, A., de los Reyes, R. Santos, G. N. C., Quiroga, R. V. DLSU Solid State Physics Department

Synthesis and Characterization of TiO2 Nanomaterials on Silicon Substrate by Modified Horizontal Vapor Phase Growth Technique

Abrasaldo, P. M. B., (BPI DOST AWARDEE) Castillon, G., Ladines, A., de los Reyes, R. Santos, G. N. C., Quiroga, R. V.

Synthesis and Photoluminescence of Gold Nanostructures Using Horizontal Vapor Phase Growth Technique
Kahn, D., Ladines, A., Castillon, G., de los Reyes, R., Santos, G. N. C., Quiroga, R. V.

Preliminary THz-TDS Measurements of Polypyrrole with Varying M of Na (p-TS) Composite Nanomaterial

Mazano, C., Manzano, R., Santos, G. N. C., Quiroga, R. DLSU Solid State Physics Laboratory Takage, Que, C., Furuya, T., Yamamoto, K., Tani, M. Research Center for Development of Far-Infrared Region, University of Fukui

The Effect of Growth Finalist- DOST MS Thesis Physics Temperature, Dwell Time, and Orientation of the Thermal Gradient to the Gravitational Field in the Synthesis of CdS Nanomaterials using the Vapor Phase Crystal Growth Technique Eduardo B. Tibayan Jr., Gil Nonato C.
Santos, Reuben V. Quiroga
International Journal of Scientific & Engineering ResearchVolume 2, Issue 10, October-2011 ISSN 2229-5518

Synthesis and Characterization of Superconducting Magnesium Diboride MgB2 Nanomaterials through Horizontal Vapor Phase Crystal Growth Technique
Renante C. Embalzado, Gil Nonato C. Santos, Reuben V. Quiroga
International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 3, Issue 2, February-2012 ISSN 2229-5518

UP NIP CMPL Lab

Characterization of Silver Nanomaterials, Synthesized by the Horizontal Vapor Phase Crystal Growth Technique for Antimicrobial Purposes
Wilfred Espulgar, Gil Nonato C. Santos
International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research Volume 2, Issue 8, August-2011 1 ISSN 2229-5518

Synthesis and Characterization of C-Ag Composite Nanomaterial for Battery Electrode Application
Ruby Michelle N. Buot, Gil Nonato C. Santos
International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research Volume 3, Issue 2, February-2012 ISSN 2229-5518

Gold Medal MS Thesis

Cadmium Selenide Quantum Dots Synthesized by HVPC Growth Technique for Sensing Copper ion Concentrations
Arra C. Quitaneg, Gil Nonato C. Santos

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Co u n t s Se 6000 Au 4000

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Elmt Spect. Element Atomic Type % % Se L ED 50.53 59.25 Cd L ED 49.47 40.75 Total 100.00 100.00
Cd 5 Au Au Au 10 Se Se Au Au 15 20 En e r g y ( k e V)

PL Intensity (arb. Units)

2000 Se 0 0

Au Au

Cd Cd

Wavelength (nm)

International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research Volume 2, Issue 12, December 2011 ISSN 2229-5518

 Fabrication and Characterization of DyeSensitized Solar Cell (DSSC) Using Nanostructured TiO2 as Photoelectrode
Abel F. Ole, GIL NONATO C. SANTOS

 Fabrication and Characterization of Tin Oxide (SnO2) Nanomaterials as Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Gas Sensor
FAITH CELESTE C. BANCOLO, GIL NONATO C. SANTOS

 Bi2S3 Nanowires Fabricated via Horizontal Vapor Phase Crystal (HVPC) Growth Technique for Photosensor Application
BHEIM M. LLONA, GIL NONATO C. SANTOS

 Synthesis and Characterization of Iron Oxide Nanomaterials using Horizontal Vapor Phase Crystal (HVPC) Growth Technique for Glucose Sensing Application
DONNA MARIE B. DE MESA, GIL NONATO C. SANTOS

CATALYTIC PERFORMANCE OF AHYDROGEN FUEL CELL WITH PLATINUM NANOMATERIALS COATED GAS DIFFUSION LAYER RICHARD C. MONSERRAT, Gil Nonato C. Santos

What we are doing right now

Characterize the other properties of Nanomaterials Understand the growth behavior and characteristics of Nanomaterials Device Fabrication of Nanomaterials Environmental Nanomaterial Sensors (Challenge Grant Recipient) Solar Nanomaterials (AKI Project) Bio Nanomaterials (Interdisciplinary Research for funding) Nanocoatings (DOST PCIEERD)

Fabrication and Characterization of SnO2 Nanomaterials for AntiHeat and Anti Microbial Applications

Francisco V. Moreno Jr., Gil Nonato Santos

Solid State Physics SEM/EDX Facility

Solid State Physics Thermal and Electrical Characterization Facility

Solid State Physics High Vacuum System and LN2 Facility

Solid State Physics High Temperature Furnace and XRD Facility

Solid State Physics Fabrication Lab

Solid State Physics Optical Characterization Facility