Optical bandgap tuning in SnO2–MoS2 nanocomposites: manipulating the mass of SnO2 and MoS2 using sonochemical solution mixing

• Published in: Journal of materials science. Materials in electronics 2025, Vol.36 (1), p.6
• Main Authors: Ong, Chinkhai, Lee, Weng Nam, Tan, Yee Seng, Ohberg, Patrik, Hayashi, Yasuhiko, Nishikawa, Takeshi, Yap, Yuenkiat
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Chemistry and Materials Science; Energy gap; Materials Science; Molybdenum disulfide; Nanocomposites; Optical and Electronic Materials; Optical properties; Optoelectronics; Tin dioxide; Tuning
• ISSN: 0957-4522; 1573-482X
• DOI: 10.1007/s10854-024-14061-7

This study investigates controlled optical bandgap tuning through precise adjustment of the SnO 2 and MoS 2 mass in nanocomposites. A sonochemical solution mixing method, coupled with bath sonication, is employed for the preparation of SnO 2 –MoS 2 nanocomposite. This approach allows for comprehensive characterization using UV–Vis FTIR, XRD, EDX, Raman spectroscopies, and FESEM, providing insights into morphology, chemical, and optical properties. Increasing the SnO 2 mass leads to a linear decrease in the optical bandgap energy, from 3.0 to 1.7 eV. Similarly, increasing the MoS 2 mass also results in a decrease in the optical bandgap energy, with a limitation of around 2.01 eV. This work demonstrates superior control over optical bandgap by manipulating the SnO 2 mass compared to MoS 2 , highlighting the complexities introduced by MoS 2 2D nanosheets during sonication. These findings hold significant value for optoelectronic applications, emphasizing enhanced control of optical bandgap through systematic mass manipulation.