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Que M, Lin C, Sun J, Chen L, Sun X, Sun Y. Progress in ZnO Nanosensors. SENSORS 2021; 21:s21165502. [PMID: 34450944 PMCID: PMC8401939 DOI: 10.3390/s21165502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
Abstract
Developing various nanosensors with superior performance for accurate and sensitive detection of some physical signals is essential for advances in electronic systems. Zinc oxide (ZnO) is a unique semiconductor material with wide bandgap (3.37 eV) and high exciton binding energy (60 meV) at room temperature. ZnO nanostructures have been investigated extensively for possible use as high-performance sensors, due to their excellent optical, piezoelectric and electrochemical properties, as well as the large surface area. In this review, we primarily introduce the morphology and major synthetic methods of ZnO nanomaterials, with a brief discussion of the advantages and weaknesses of each method. Then, we mainly focus on the recent progress in ZnO nanosensors according to the functional classification, including pressure sensor, gas sensor, photoelectric sensor, biosensor and temperature sensor. We provide a comprehensive analysis of the research status and constraints for the development of ZnO nanosensor in each category. Finally, the challenges and future research directions of nanosensors based on ZnO are prospected and summarized. It is of profound significance to research ZnO nanosensors in depth, which will promote the development of artificial intelligence, medical and health, as well as industrial, production.
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- Miaoling Que
- College of Electronic and Information Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China; (M.Q.); (J.S.); (L.C.); (X.S.)
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Polymer Micro/Nano Manufacturing and Devices, School of Chemistry, Biology and Materials Science, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, China;
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- College of Electronic and Information Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China; (M.Q.); (J.S.); (L.C.); (X.S.)
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- College of Electronic and Information Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China; (M.Q.); (J.S.); (L.C.); (X.S.)
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- College of Electronic and Information Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China; (M.Q.); (J.S.); (L.C.); (X.S.)
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- College of Electronic and Information Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China; (M.Q.); (J.S.); (L.C.); (X.S.)
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Americo S, Pargoletti E, Soave R, Cargnoni F, Trioni MI, Chiarello GL, Cerrato G, Cappelletti G. Unveiling the acetone sensing mechanism by WO3 chemiresistors through a joint theory-experiment approach. Electrochim Acta 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2020.137611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Halay E, Bozkurt S, Capan R, Erdogan M, Unal R, Acikbas Y. Calix[4]arene-triazine conjugate intermediate: optical properties and gas sensing responses against aromatic hydrocarbons in Langmuir–Blodgett films. RESEARCH ON CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATES 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s11164-020-04213-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Zheng Y, Li M, Wen X, Ho HP, Lu H. Nanostructured ZnO/Ag Film Prepared by Magnetron Sputtering Method for Fast Response of Ammonia Gas Detection. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25081899. [PMID: 32326005 PMCID: PMC7221679 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25081899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2020] [Revised: 04/14/2020] [Accepted: 04/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Possessing a large surface-to-volume ratio is significant to the sensitive gas detection of semiconductor nanostructures. Here, we propose a fast-response ammonia gas sensor based on porous nanostructured zinc oxide (ZnO) film, which is fabricated through physical vapor deposition and subsequent thermal annealing. In general, an extremely thin silver (Ag) layer (1, 3, 5 nm) and a 100 nm ZnO film are sequentially deposited on the SiO2/Si substrate by a magnetron sputtering method. The porous nanostructure of ZnO film is formed after thermal annealing contributed by the diffusion of Ag among ZnO crystal grains and the expansion of the ZnO film. Different thicknesses of the Ag layer help the formation of different sizes and quantities of hollows uniformly distributed in the ZnO film, which is demonstrated to hold superior gas sensing abilities than the compact ZnO film. The responses of the different porous ZnO films were also investigated in the ammonia concentration range of 10 to 300 ppm. Experimental results demonstrate that the ZnO/Ag(3 nm) sensor possesses a good electrical resistance variation of 85.74% after exposing the sample to 300 ppm ammonia gas for 310 s. Interestingly, a fast response of 61.18% in 60 s for 300 ppm ammonia gas has been achieved from the ZnO/Ag(5 nm) sensor, which costs only 6 s for the response increase to 10%. Therefore, this controllable, porous, nanostructured ZnO film maintaining a sensitive gas response, fabricated by the physical deposition approach, will be of great interest to the gas-sensing community.
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- Yiran Zheng
- School of Science, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- School of Science, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- School of Science, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Science, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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Oleksenko L, Fedorenko G, Maksymovych N. Effect of heterogeneous catalytic methane oxidation on kinetics of conductivity response of adsorption semiconductor sensors based on Pd/SnO2 nanomaterial. RESEARCH ON CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATES 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s11164-019-03893-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Miao J, Lu J, Jiang H, Liu Y, Xing W, Ke X, Chen R. Continuous and complete conversion of high concentration
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‐nitrophenol in a flow‐through membrane reactor. AIChE J 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/aic.16692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Jianfeng Miao
- State Key Laboratory of Materials‐Oriented Chemical EngineeringNanjing Tech University Nanjing People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials‐Oriented Chemical EngineeringNanjing Tech University Nanjing People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials‐Oriented Chemical EngineeringNanjing Tech University Nanjing People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials‐Oriented Chemical EngineeringNanjing Tech University Nanjing People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials‐Oriented Chemical EngineeringNanjing Tech University Nanjing People's Republic of China
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- School of Engineering and Computer ScienceUniversity of Hull Hull UK
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials‐Oriented Chemical EngineeringNanjing Tech University Nanjing People's Republic of China
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Chen H, Yue X, Yang J, Lv C, Dong S, Luo X, Sun Z, Zhang Y, Li B, Zhang F, Gu H, Yang Y, Zhang Q, Ge S, Bi H, Zheng D, Zhao Y, Li C, Peng W. Pyrolysis molecule of Torreya grandis bark for potential biomedicine. Saudi J Biol Sci 2019; 26:808-815. [PMID: 31049007 PMCID: PMC6486518 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2019.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2018] [Revised: 01/07/2019] [Accepted: 01/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Torreya grandis is a unique tree species in China. Although full use has been made of the timber, the processing and utilization of the bark has not been effective. In order to explore a new way to utilize the bark of Torreya grandis, a powder of T. grandis bark was prepared and analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. Differential scanning calorimetry (TG) and pyrolysis gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (PY-GC/MS) revealed many bioactive components in the bark of T. grandis, such as acetic acid, 2-methoxy-4-vinyl phenol, D-mannose, and furfural. These substances have potential broad applications in the chemical industry, biomedicine, and food additives. The chemical constituents of the bark of T. grandis suggest a theoretical basis for the future development and utilization of the bark of T. grandis.
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- Huiling Chen
- School of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- School of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- School of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- The Scientific Research Institution, Henan Xiaoqinling National Nature Reserve Administration Bureau, Sanmenxia 472500, China
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- The Scientific Research Institution, Henan Xiaoqinling National Nature Reserve Administration Bureau, Sanmenxia 472500, China
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- The Scientific Research Institution, Henan Xiaoqinling National Nature Reserve Administration Bureau, Sanmenxia 472500, China
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- The Scientific Research Institution, Henan Xiaoqinling National Nature Reserve Administration Bureau, Sanmenxia 472500, China
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- The Scientific Research Institution, Henan Xiaoqinling National Nature Reserve Administration Bureau, Sanmenxia 472500, China
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- The Scientific Research Institution, Henan Xiaoqinling National Nature Reserve Administration Bureau, Sanmenxia 472500, China
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- The Scientific Research Institution, Henan Xiaoqinling National Nature Reserve Administration Bureau, Sanmenxia 472500, China
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- School of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- School of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- School of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering, University of North Texas, Denton, TX 76203, USA
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- School of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- School of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- School of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- School of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- School of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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Zhang YH, Li YL, Gong FL, Xie KF, Zhang HL, Fang SM. Double-platelet Pd@ZnO microcrystals for NO2 chemical sensors: their facile synthesis and DFT investigation. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2019; 21:22039-22047. [DOI: 10.1039/c9cp04242c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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The growth and evolution processes of double-platelet, single-platelet and spherical ZnO microcrystallines are investigated.
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- Yong-Hui Zhang
- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Environmental Pollution Control and Ecological Restoration
- Zhengzhou University of Light Industry
- Zhengzhou 450002
- P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Environmental Pollution Control and Ecological Restoration
- Zhengzhou University of Light Industry
- Zhengzhou 450002
- P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Environmental Pollution Control and Ecological Restoration
- Zhengzhou University of Light Industry
- Zhengzhou 450002
- P. R. China
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- School of Chemical and Biological Engineering
- Lanzhou Jiaotong University
- Lanzhou
- P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry (SKLAOC)
- Key Laboratory of Special Function Materials and Structure Design (MOE)
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Lanzhou University
- Lanzhou
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Environmental Pollution Control and Ecological Restoration
- Zhengzhou University of Light Industry
- Zhengzhou 450002
- P. R. China
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Feng Z, Gao C, Ma X, Zhan J. Well-dispersed Pd nanoparticles on porous ZnO nanoplates via surface ion exchange for chlorobenzene-selective sensor. RSC Adv 2019; 9:42351-42359. [PMID: 35542884 PMCID: PMC9076696 DOI: 10.1039/c9ra09705h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2019] [Accepted: 12/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
Abstract
The extensive use of chlorobenzene in chemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries poses a severe health hazard to human beings, because it is highly toxic. The detection of chlorobenzene by metal oxide gas sensors is difficult, owing to its chemically inert molecular structure. In this study, well-dispersed Pd nanoparticles were deposited on porous ZnO nanoplates via surface ion exchange, followed by H2 reduction. The preparation process effectively prevented the aggregation and uncontrollable growth of Pd particles. A gas-sensing test was conducted, and the modification of size-controlled Pd nanoparticles was found to effectively enhance the sensing properties of porous ZnO nanoplates to chlorobenzene over 300 °C (higher sensitivity at a low operating temperature). At 440 °C, 5% Pd@ZnO sensor showed a drastic increase in response by nearly 4.5-fold, as well as excellent sensing selectivity to chlorobenzene. Its repeatability and stability were acceptable. As known, Pd nanocatalysts contribute to the oxidation of chlorinated aromatic compounds. Pd@ZnO sensors generated more catalytic sites and oxygen species (confirmed by XPS), thus enhancing chlorobenzene oxidation and improving the sensitivity of ZnO-based gas sensors. Well-dispersed and size-controlled Pd nanocatalysts were deposited on porous ZnO nanoplates via surface ion exchange for enhanced and selective chlorobenzene-sensor.![]()
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- Zhenyu Feng
- Key Laboratory for Colloid and Interface Chemistry of Education Ministry
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Shandong University
- Jinan
- P. R. China
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- Shandong Institute for Product Quality Inspection
- Jinan
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Colloid and Interface Chemistry of Education Ministry
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Shandong University
- Jinan
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Colloid and Interface Chemistry of Education Ministry
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Shandong University
- Jinan
- P. R. China
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Zhou T, Liu X, Zhang R, Wang Y, Zhang T. NiO/NiCo 2O 4 Truncated Nanocages with PdO Catalyst Functionalization as Sensing Layers for Acetone Detection. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:37242-37250. [PMID: 30296379 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b12981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Achieving a novel structural construction and adopting appropriate catalyst materials are key to overcoming inherent limitations of gas sensors in terms of designing sensing layers. This work introduces NiO/NiCo2O4 truncated nanocages functionalized with PdO nanoparticles, which were proved to possess the ability of effective acetone detection. The device realized an enhanced acetone-sensing sensitivity, together with excellent selectivity and long-term stability. The sensing performance is far better than sensors based on NiO/NiCo2O4 solid nanocubes and NiO/NiCo2O4 truncated nanocages without PdO decorating, which is related to cooperative effects of the high specific surface area and efficient catalytic activity. The results provide promising metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)-derived material with the optimization of catalytic performance, demonstrating the remarkable potential for acetone sensors.
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- Tingting Zhou
- State Key Laboratory on Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering , Jilin University , Changchun 130012 , P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory on Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering , Jilin University , Changchun 130012 , P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory on Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering , Jilin University , Changchun 130012 , P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory on Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering , Jilin University , Changchun 130012 , P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory on Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering , Jilin University , Changchun 130012 , P.R. China
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