Elaboration and Characterization of Sno2synthesis by Sol-Gel Method for PLA Polymer Reinforcement

Abstract

In recent years, polymer composite materials have become very attractive due to their new properties successfully derived from the combined properties of polymer compounds in a single material. These composite materials are used to reinforce polymers, in particular, to improve their physical and mechanical properties when used in additive manufacturing. In the current work, we have synthesized SnO₂ powder by the solgel technique. The SnO₂ powder prepared was characterized by XRD to have a structure that is polycrystalline and a grain size is around 8.08 nm, absorbance in UV-visible, FTIR to know the chemical band and the morphology of the particles is observed by the MEB. The results showed good structural and optical properties of the prepared SnO₂ powder. for use as reinforcing material of PLA polymer in the future