A short review on surface modification of tin sulfide (SnS) nanostructures for novel applications

In this short review study, the various methods used in surface modification of tin sulfide (SnS) nanostructures as novel applications are investigated. Surface modification is one of the effective methods for engineering the physical and chemical properties of semiconductor nanostructures for use in various applications. Surface modification of nanomaterials can be an important approach to increase their performance and efficiency due to the fact that many of the observed properties are due to their microscopic surface properties. Therefore, by studying the reports, the methods of cold plasma, inert and effective gases, using shell coating, adding dopants, and using the buffering layers that have been reported, are studied and reviewed. The focus of this study is on the effect of this modification on physical properties including crystal lattice, morphological, optical, electrical, and optoelectronic properties. Finally, conclusions and perspectives for the future of this field of research for surface modification of the SnS nanostructures are presented.