Abstract
In this study, we investigate the novel application of ZnIn2S4 as an NO gas detection device by precisely modulating its surface facets through crystal growth control in a supercritical water environment. The supercritical hydrothermal synthesis successfully transforms ZnIn2S4 from a flower-like structure into a hexagonal plate morphology, driven by the preferential growth of the basal plane (003) surface facet. This morphological control, which is unattainable in a subcritical environment, is evidenced by a substantial increase in the (003)/(011) facet ratio from 0.52 to 1.98 with rising temperature. NO detection results indicate that this surface morphology modification significantly accelerates sensor response, attributed to enhanced interaction between the ZnIn2S4 surface and NO gas, as well as reduced diffusion limitations compared to the flower-like morphology. The hexagonal plates exhibit a remarkably fast response time of approximately 25 s, in contrast to 181 s for the flower-like counterpart. These findings underscore the crucial role of surface facet engineering in optimizing the gas-sensing properties of ZnIn2S4, highlighting its potential for advanced gas sensor applications.
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