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The Laser-Induced Reverse Transfer (LIRT) technique is applied using Zn and Sn, sintered ZnO and SnO2, and oxide composite targets. The processing is performed by nanosecond pulses of a Nd:YAG laser system operated at wavelength of 1064 nm. Detailed analyses of the deposited material morphology, composition and structure are presented, as the role of the processing conditions is revealed. It is found that at the applied conditions of using up to five laser pulses, the deposited material is composed of a nanostructured film covered in microsized nanoparticle clusters or droplets. The use of metal targets leads to formation of structures composed of metal and oxide phases. The adhesion test shows that part of the deposited material is stably adhered to the substrate surface. It is demonstrated that the deposited materials can be used as resistive gas sensors with sensitivity to NH3, CO, ethanol, acetone and N2O, at concentrations of 30 ppm. 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