(June 5, 2015) Synthesizing
nanoscale materials takes place within high-tech laboratories, where scientists
in full-body suits keep every grain of dust away from their sensitive
innovations. However, scientists at Kiel University proved that this is not
always necessary. They have successfully been able to transfer the experience
from furnace to laboratory while synthesizing nanoscale materials using simple
and highly efficient flame technology. This “baking” of nanostructures has
already been a great success using zinc oxide. The recent findings concentrate
on tin oxide, which opens up a wide field of possible new applications. The
material scientists published their latest research data in today’s issue
(Friday, 5 June) of the renowned scientific journal Advanced Electronic
Materials.