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Chen Y, Li X, Zhu C, Fan G, Khademolqorani S, Banitaba SN. Recent insights on MXene-based architectures for monitoring and sensing of gaseous pollutants: A review. Talanta 2024; 280:126700. [PMID: 39180872 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.126700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2024] [Revised: 08/08/2024] [Accepted: 08/10/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024]
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Epidemiology and public health concerns have primarily relied on the accurate control of gas pollutants, requiring highly efficient gas sensor devices for detecting hazardous gases. Despite the dedication of many efforts in this era, the precise, continuous scrutiny of gases remains elusive for appropriate gas selectivity, prompt response and recovery time, proper repeatability, as well as low cost. Accordingly, nanostructured architectural sensing cues have received enormous attention toward versatile detection and sensing procedures. As a representational nanostructure, the MXene family has been widely introduced to tailor and augment sensor patterns by providing large surface area, tunable surface chemistry, superior electrical conductivity, chemical stability, compatibility with flexible substrates, and potential for multifunctionality. Additionally, they could be synthesized in various formations of film and layered designs, fibrous membranes, and gel-like structures, creating synergetic effects that can provide superior gas-sensing performance. Herein, the synthesis and benefits of MXene nanosheets as gas-sensitive materials, in tandem with the past-to-present progress of MXene-based gas sensors in the formation of films, fibrous, and gel-like configurations, are comprehensively reviewed. As an in-depth reference, the present overview could shed light on further advancing gas sensor architectures developed based on MXene structures.
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- Yan Chen
- Chemical Engineering School, Xianyang Normal University, Xianyang 712000, China
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- Chemical Engineering School, Xianyang Normal University, Xianyang 712000, China
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- Chemical Engineering School, Xianyang Normal University, Xianyang 712000, China
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- Chemical Engineering School, Xianyang Normal University, Xianyang 712000, China.
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- Emerald Experts Laboratory, Isfahan Science and Technology Town, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
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Cai Y, Lv Z, Chen X, Jin K, Mou X. Recent advances in biomaterials based near-infrared mild photothermal therapy for biomedical application: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 278:134746. [PMID: 39147342 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2024] [Revised: 08/06/2024] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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Mild photothermal therapy (MPTT) generates heat therapeutic effect at the temperature below 45 °C under near-infrared (NIR) irradiation, which has the advantages of controllable treatment efficacy, lower hyperthermia temperatures, reduced dosage, and minimized damage to surrounding tissues. Despite significant progress has been achieved in MPTT, it remains primarily in the stage of basic and clinical research and has not yet seen widespread clinical adoption. Herein, a comprehensive overview of the recent NIR MPTT development was provided, aiming to emphasize the mechanism and obstacles, summarize the used photothermal agents, and introduce various biomedical applications such as anti-tumor, wound healing, and vascular disease treatment. The challenges of MPTT were proposed with potential solutions, and the future development direction in MPTT was outlooked to enhance the prospects for clinical translation.
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- Yu Cai
- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine Research Institute of Zhejiang Province, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, China; Clinical Research Institute, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, China.
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- General Surgery, Cancer Center, Department of Breast Surgery, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine Research Institute of Zhejiang Province, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, China; Clinical Research Institute, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal, Colorectal and Anal Surgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People's Hospital, School of Medicine, Westlake University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310006, China.
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- Clinical Research Institute, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, China.
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Gao R, Chen L, Li Y, Wang Y, Yang T, Li X, Geng J, Guo Z. Polyoxometalate Cluster-Guided Dynamic Nucleation and Hierarchical Growth of Branched WO 3 Nanofibers with Ultrafine Pt Nanoparticles for Advanced Gas Sensing. Inorg Chem 2024; 63:18285-18295. [PMID: 39295540 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.4c03209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/21/2024]
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In the food industry, 2,3-butanedione is a significant volatile organic compound valued for its unique aroma and flavor. Real-time detection of its concentration during food preparation is crucial for ensuring optimal taste and food safety. However, accurately detecting low concentrations of 2,3-butanedione requires highly sensitive sensing materials. Herein, we present a novel synthesis of branched WO3 nanofibers decorated with ultrafine Pt nanoparticles (Pt NPs-WO3 NFs), templated by polyoxometalate (POM) clusters, through a combination of electrospinning and thermal oxidation strategies for advanced gas sensing applications. This Pt NPs-WO3 NFs-based sensor exhibits impressive sensitivity (Ra/Rg = 2.25 vs 500 ppb), a low detection limit of 10 ppb, high selectivity, excellent repeatability, and stable performance over a period of 25 days. Using POM clusters as templates offers significant advantages over the traditional WCl6 salt in synthesizing WO3 NFs with smooth surfaces. Specifically, the POM clusters guide the dynamic nucleation and hierarchical growth of branched NFs, enhancing the concentration of oxygen vacancies and increasing the number of active adsorption sites. Furthermore, the uniform dispersion of ultrafine Pt NPs (≈ 4 nm) within the WO3 NFs further enhances the catalytic activation of 2,3-butanedione, significantly improving the gas sensing performance. This study introduces an efficient method to synthesize Pt NPs-WO3 NFs with potential for manufacturing advanced nanostructured sensing materials using POM clusters as templates, paving the way for high-performance gas sensing technologies.
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- Renhui Gao
- Information Materials and Intelligent Sensing Laboratory of Anhui Province, Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
- Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
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- Information Materials and Intelligent Sensing Laboratory of Anhui Province, Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
- Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
- Stony Brook Institute at Anhui University, Hefei 230039, P. R. China
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- Information Materials and Intelligent Sensing Laboratory of Anhui Province, Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
- Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
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- Stony Brook Institute at Anhui University, Hefei 230039, P. R. China
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- Information Materials and Intelligent Sensing Laboratory of Anhui Province, Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
- Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
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- Information Materials and Intelligent Sensing Laboratory of Anhui Province, Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
- Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
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- Information Materials and Intelligent Sensing Laboratory of Anhui Province, Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
- Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
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- Information Materials and Intelligent Sensing Laboratory of Anhui Province, Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
- Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Structure and Functional Regulation of Hybrid Materials, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
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Fan C, Yang J, Ni W, Wu J, Liu X, Li Z, Zhang Y, Quan W, Zeng M, Hu N, Fang H, Wang T, Yang Z. Real-Time and Wireless Transmission of a Nitrogen-Doped Ti 3C 2T x Wearable Gas Sensor for Efficient Detection of Food Spoilage and Ammonia Leakage. ACS Sens 2024; 9:4870-4878. [PMID: 39291846 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.4c01394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/19/2024]
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With the rising popularity of smart homes, there is an urgent need for devices that can perform real-time online detection of ammonia (NH3) concentrations for food quality measurement. In addition, timely warning is crucial to preventing individual deaths from NH3. However, few studies can realize continuous monitoring of NH3 with high stability and subsequent application validation. Herein, we report on an integrated device equipped with a nitrogen-doped Ti3C2Tx gas sensor that shows great potential in detecting food spoilage and NH3 leakage. The nitrogen doping results in the lattice misalignment of Ti3C2Tx, subsequently realizing effective barrier height modulation and enhanced charge transfer efficiency of nitrogen-doped Ti3C2Tx. Density functional theory calculations confirm the greatly enhanced adsorption of NH3 on nitrogen-doped Ti3C2Tx. Our work can inspire the design of efficient gas sensors for real-time and wireless detection of food spoilage and NH3 leakage.
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- Chao Fan
- National Key Laboratory of Advanced Micro and Nano Manufacture Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
- Department of Micro/Nano Electronics, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Advanced Micro and Nano Manufacture Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
- Department of Micro/Nano Electronics, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Advanced Micro and Nano Manufacture Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
- Department of Micro/Nano Electronics, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Advanced Micro and Nano Manufacture Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
- Department of Micro/Nano Electronics, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Advanced Micro and Nano Manufacture Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
- Department of Micro/Nano Electronics, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Advanced Micro and Nano Manufacture Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
- Department of Micro/Nano Electronics, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Advanced Micro and Nano Manufacture Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
- Department of Micro/Nano Electronics, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Advanced Micro and Nano Manufacture Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
- Department of Micro/Nano Electronics, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Advanced Micro and Nano Manufacture Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Advanced Micro and Nano Manufacture Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
- Department of Micro/Nano Electronics, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- AECC Sichuan Gas Turbine Establishment, Mianyang 621000, China
- National Elite Institute of Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710129, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Advanced Micro and Nano Manufacture Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
- Department of Micro/Nano Electronics, School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Advanced Micro and Nano Manufacture Technology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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Cao J, Zhang Z, Wang S, Sun Z, Li J, Wang Y, Xu X, Ye Z, Zhang H. Magnetic Field Assisted Enhanced Sensitivity of Nonferromagnetic Materials Boosting the Carrier Transfer: Mechanistic Studies. ACS Sens 2024; 9:4777-4787. [PMID: 39254107 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.4c01170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/11/2024]
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The performance of semiconductor sensors is determined by reaction kinetics, conductivity, and electron mobility, which are undoubtedly closely related to the electron motion behavior. Therefore, the effective regulation of electronic states is crucial for improving gas sensing properties. Previous methods of enhancing the gas-sensing performance have induced complex material modifications, and the extent of performance improvement is usually very limited. Further optimization of the gas sensing performance requires continuous efforts to advance new technologies. Toward this issue, a novel magnetic field-induced strategy is adopted to boost the carrier transfer efficiency of nonferromagnetic semiconductors. The gas sensing investigation results manifest that the applied magnetic field can effectively enhance the sensitivity and reduce the baseline resistance. The In2O3 NC-2 (In2O3 nanocubes) with an applied magnetic field have a greatly enhanced response of 161.4 toward 100 ppm formaldehyde, which is 2.5 times higher than that without magnetic field. The enhanced gas sensing properties can be mainly attributed to magnetization of reactive materials, which makes the orientation of electronic magnetic moments consistent, thus greatly contributing to reactivity. This work introduces a practical approach to effectively improve gas sensing performance without further morphology optimization, noble metal catalysis, structural modification, and material cladding. The results of this study provide new insights for designing novel gas sensors to improve the gas sensing performance.
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- Jing Cao
- School of Physical Science and Technology, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, People's Republic of China
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- College of Physics & Materials Science, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin 300387, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, People's Republic of China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, People's Republic of China
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Zhou K, Tang L, Zhu C, Tang J, Su H, Luo L, Chen L, Zeng D. Recent Advances in Structure Design and Application of Metal Halide Perovskite-Based Gas Sensor. ACS Sens 2024; 9:4425-4449. [PMID: 39185676 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.4c01199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/27/2024]
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Metal halide perovskites (MHPs) are emerging gas-sensing materials and have attracted considerable attention in gas sensors due to their unique bandgap structure and tunable optoelectronic properties. The past decade has witnessed significant developments in the gas-sensing field; however, their intrinsic structural instability and ambiguous gas-sensing mechanisms hamper their practical applications. Herein, we summarize the recent advances in MHP-based gas sensors. The physicochemical properties of MHPs are discussed at first. The structure design, including dimension design and engineering design, is overviewed as well as their fabrication methods, and we put forward our insights into the gas-sensing mechanism of MHPs. It is believed that enhanced understanding of gas-sensing mechanisms of MHPs are helpful for their application as gas-sensing materials, and structure design can enhance their stability, sensing sensitivity, and selectivity to target gases as gas sensors. Subsequently, the latest developments in MHP-based gas sensors are summarized according to their different application scenarios. Finally, we conclude with the current status and challenges in this field and propose future perspectives.
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- Kechen Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), No. 1037, Luoyu Road, Wuhan 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), No. 1037, Luoyu Road, Wuhan 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), No. 1037, Luoyu Road, Wuhan 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), No. 1037, Luoyu Road, Wuhan 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), No. 1037, Luoyu Road, Wuhan 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), No. 1037, Luoyu Road, Wuhan 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), No. 1037, Luoyu Road, Wuhan 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), No. 1037, Luoyu Road, Wuhan 430074, P. R. China
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Liu FC, Liao YH, Hsu SW. Fabrication of one-dimensional nanostructures standing vertically on a substrate through layer-by-layer deposition. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:17353-17364. [PMID: 39253750 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr02649g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/11/2024]
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Layer-by-layer deposition has been widely used to prepare heterogeneous nanocomposites with controllable properties, where the controllability of nanocomposite properties can be further enhanced by combining the self-assembly of hard materials, such as nanocrystals, and soft materials, such as polymer matrices. However, the self-assembled structure of nanocrystals in a polymer matrix is limited by thermodynamics. Herein, we introduced the strong interaction between nanocrystals and a substrate to generate a thermodynamically unfavorable one-dimensional nanostructure standing vertically on the substrate. Two different shapes-"wire-like" and "steeple-like" or "antenna-like"-of one-dimensional nanostructures standing vertically on the substrate can be obtained using cube-like nanocrystals as building blocks and carefully controlling their size in each deposited layer. This low-cost and massively parallel scale synthesis method to generate one-dimensional nanostructures standing vertically on a substrate can be used to replace the expensive and time-consuming "lithography" synthesis method. This synthesis method also provides a simple way to design and fabricate one-dimensional nanostructures with desired properties standing vertically on a substrate by controlling nanocrystal properties in each deposited layer.
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- Fang-Chih Liu
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, No. 1 University Road, East Dist., Tainan City 70101, Taiwan, Republic of China.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, No. 1 University Road, East Dist., Tainan City 70101, Taiwan, Republic of China.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, No. 1 University Road, East Dist., Tainan City 70101, Taiwan, Republic of China.
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Sunnucks EJ, Thurn B, Brown AO, Zhang W, Liu T, Forbes SL, Su S, Ueland M. Performance of a Novel Electronic Nose for the Detection of Volatile Organic Compounds Relating to Starvation or Human Decomposition Post-Mass Disaster. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 24:5918. [PMID: 39338662 PMCID: PMC11435962 DOI: 10.3390/s24185918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2024] [Revised: 09/06/2024] [Accepted: 09/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024]
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There has been a recent increase in the frequency of mass disaster events. Following these events, the rapid location of victims is paramount. Currently, the most reliable search method is scent detection dogs, which use their sense of smell to locate victims accurately and efficiently. Despite their efficacy, they have limited working times, can give false positive responses, and involve high costs. Therefore, alternative methods for detecting volatile compounds are needed, such as using electronic noses (e-noses). An e-nose named the 'NOS.E' was developed and has been used successfully to detect VOCs released from human remains in an open-air environment. However, the system's full capabilities are currently unknown, and therefore, this work aimed to evaluate the NOS.E to determine the efficacy of detection and expected sensor response. This was achieved using analytical standards representative of known human ante-mortem and decomposition VOCs. Standards were air diluted in Tedlar gas sampling bags and sampled using the NOS.E. This study concluded that the e-nose could detect and differentiate a range of VOCs prevalent in ante-mortem and decomposition VOC profiles, with an average LOD of 7.9 ppm, across a range of different chemical classes. The NOS.E was then utilized in a simulated mass disaster scenario using donated human cadavers, where the system showed a significant difference between the known human donor and control samples from day 3 post-mortem. Overall, the NOS.E was advantageous: the system had low detection limits while offering portability, shorter sampling times, and lower costs than dogs and benchtop analytical instruments.
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- Emily J Sunnucks
- Centre for Forensic Sciences, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Centre for Forensic Sciences, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia
- Hyphenated Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Centre for Forensic Sciences, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia
- College of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data for Medical Sciences, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250117, China
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- Academy of Advanced Interdisciplinary Research, Xidian University, Xi'an 710071, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON N9B 3P4, Canada
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- Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia
- College of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data for Medical Sciences, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250117, China
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- Centre for Forensic Sciences, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia
- Hyphenated Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia
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Masar M, Ali H, Yasir M, Hanulikova B, Sisman O, Zitnan M, Machovsky M, Velazquez JJ, Galusek D, Kuritka I. Anelosimuseximius bioinspired ZnO nano cobwebs for environmental remediation of drugs and endocrine disruptors from water. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 365:143327. [PMID: 39271077 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.143327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2024] [Revised: 08/28/2024] [Accepted: 09/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024]
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The pollution of wastewater with pharmaceuticals and endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in populated areas poses a growing threat to humans and ecosystems. To address this serious problem, various one-dimensional (1D) hierarchical ZnO-based nanostructures inspired by Anelosimus eximius cobwebs were developed and successfully grown on a glass substrate through simple hydrothermal synthesis. The nanorods (nr) obtained during primary growth were chemically etched with KOH (ZnOnr-KOH), followed by the secondary growth of nano cobweb-like (ncw) structures using polyethyleneimine (ZnOnr/ncw). These structures were further decorated by the photoreduction of Ag nanoparticles (ZnOnr/ncw/Ag). The feasibility of ZnO-based 1D nanostructures to remove pollutants was demonstrated by degrading commonly prescribed pharmaceutical drugs (diclofenac and carbamazepine) in a miniature cuvette reactor. The photocatalytic activities for drug degradation generally decreased in the order ZnOnr/ncw/Ag > ZnOnr/ncw > ZnOnr-KOH. Additionally, the suitability of the samples for scaling up and practical application was demonstrated by photocatalytic degradation of the hormone estriol (E3) in a flow-through photoreactor. The photocatalytic degradation efficiency of E3 followed the same trend observed for drug degradation, with the complete elimination of the endocrine disruptor achieved by the best-performing ZnOnr/ncw/Ag within 4 h, due to optimized charge transfer and separation at the heterostructure interface.
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- Milan Masar
- Centre of Polymer Systems, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Tr. T. Bati 5678, 76001, Zlin, Czech Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Tr. T. Bati 5678, 76001, Zlin, Czech Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Tr. T. Bati 5678, 76001, Zlin, Czech Republic
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Tr. T. Bati 5678, 76001, Zlin, Czech Republic
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- Centre for Functional and Surface Functionalized Glass, Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín, Študentská 2, SK-911 50, Trenčín, Slovakia
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- Centre for Functional and Surface Functionalized Glass, Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín, Študentská 2, SK-911 50, Trenčín, Slovakia
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Tr. T. Bati 5678, 76001, Zlin, Czech Republic.
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- Centre for Functional and Surface Functionalized Glass, Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín, Študentská 2, SK-911 50, Trenčín, Slovakia
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- Centre for Functional and Surface Functionalized Glass, Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín, Študentská 2, SK-911 50, Trenčín, Slovakia; Join Glass Centre of the IIC SAS, TnU AD, and FChPT STU, Trenčín, Slovakia
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Tr. T. Bati 5678, 76001, Zlin, Czech Republic
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Yang Y, Yang S, Xia X, Hui S, Wang B, Zou B, Zhang Y, Sun J, Xin JH. MXenes for Wearable Physical Sensors toward Smart Healthcare. ACS NANO 2024; 18:24705-24740. [PMID: 39186373 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c08258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
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The gradual rise of personal healthcare awareness is accelerating the deployment of wearable sensors, whose ability of acquiring physiological vital signs depends on sensing materials. MXenes have distinct chemical and physical superiorities over other 2D nanomaterials for wearable sensors. This review presents a comprehensive summary of the latest advancements in MXenes-based materials for wearable physical sensors. It begins with an introduction to special structural features of MXenes for sensing performance, followed by an in-depth exploration of versatile functionalities. A detailed description of different sensing mechanisms is also included to illustrate the contribution of MXenes to the sensing performance and its improvement. In addition, the real-world applications of MXenes-based physical sensors for monitoring different physiological signs are included as well. The remaining challenges of MXenes-based materials for wearable physical sensors and their promising opportunities are finally narrated, in conjunction with a prospective for future development.
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- Yixuan Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, MOE Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, and School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, MOE Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, and School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, MOE Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, and School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, MOE Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, and School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, MOE Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, and School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, MOE Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, and School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, P. R. China
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- Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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Feng B, Wang Z, Feng Y, Li P, Zhu Y, Deng Y, Wu L, Yue Q, Wei J. Single-Atom Au-Functionalized Mesoporous SnO 2 Nanospheres for Ultrasensitive Detection of Listeria monocytogenes Biomarker at Low Temperatures. ACS NANO 2024; 18:22888-22900. [PMID: 39149962 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c03566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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Semiconductor metal oxide gas sensors have been proven to be capable of detecting Listeria monocytogenes, one kind of foodborne bacteria, through monitoring the characteristic gaseous metabolic product 3-hydroxy-2-butanone. However, the detection still faces challenges because the sensors need to work at high temperatures and output limited gas sensing performance. The present study focuses on the design of single-atom Au-functionalized mesoporous SnO2 nanospheres for the sensitive detection of ppb-level 3-hydroxy-2-butanone at low temperatures (50 °C). The fabricated sensors exhibit high sensitivity (291.5 ppm-1), excellent selectivity, short response time (10 s), and ultralow detection limit (10 ppb). The gas sensors exhibit exceptional efficacy in distinguishing L. monocytogenes from other bacterial strains (e.g., Escherichia coli). Additionally, wireless detection of 3-hydroxy-2-butanone vapor is successfully achieved through microelectromechanical systems sensors, enabling real-time monitoring of the biomarker 3-hydroxy-2-butanone. The superior sensing performance is ascribed to the mesoporous framework with accessible active Au-O-Sn sites in the uniform sensing layer consisting of single-atom Au-modified mesoporous SnO2 nanospheres, and such a feature facilitates the gas diffusion, adsorption, and catalytic conversion of 3-hydroxy-2-butanone molecules in the sensing layer, resulting in excellent sensing signal output at relatively low temperature that is favorable for developing low-energy-consumption gas sensors.
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- Bingxi Feng
- Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Instrument for Life Science, The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, P. R. China
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Instrument for Life Science, The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, P. R. China
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Instrument for Life Science, The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, P. R. China
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Instrument for Life Science, The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, P. R. China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Laboratory of Quality & Safety Risk Assessment for Aquatic Products on Storage and Preservation (Shanghai), Ministry of Agriculture and Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Aquatic-Product Processing & Preservation, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P. R. China
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- Institute of Energy and Materials Chemistry, Inner Mongolia University, 235 West University Street, Hohhot 010021, P. R. China
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- Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Science, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, P. R. China
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Instrument for Life Science, The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, P. R. China
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Yin Y, Sun T, Wang L, Li L, Guo P, Liu X, Xiong L, Zu G, Huang J. In-Sensor Organic Electrochemical Transistor for the Multimode Neuromorphic Olfactory System. ACS Sens 2024; 9:4277-4285. [PMID: 39099107 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.4c01423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/06/2024]
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The olfactory system is one of the six basic sensory nervous systems. Developing artificial olfactory systems is challenging due to the complexity of chemical information decoding and memory. Conventional chemical sensors can convert chemical signals into electric signals to decode gas information but they lack memory functions. Additional storage and processing units would significantly increase the complexity and power consumption of the devices, especially for portable and wearable devices. Here, an olfactory-inspired in-sensor organic electrochemical transistor (OI-OECT) is proposed, with the integrated functions of chemical information decoding, tunable memory level, and selectivity of vapor sensing. The ion-gel electrolyte endows the OI-OECT with the function of tunable memory levels and a low operating voltage. Typical synaptic behaviors, including inhibitory postsynaptic current and paired-pulse facilitations, are successfully achieved. Importantly, the gas memory level can be effectively modulated by the gate voltages (0 and -1 V), which realized the transformation of volatile and nonvolatile memory. Furthermore, benefiting from the recognition of multiple gases and ability to detect cumulative damage caused by gases, the OI-OECT is demonstrated for early warning system targeting leakage detection of two gases (NH3 and H2S). This work achieves the integrated functions of chemical gas information decode, tunable gas memory level, and selectivity of gas in a single device, which provides a promising pathway for the development of future artificial olfactory systems.
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- Yifeng Yin
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 201804, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 201804, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 201804, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 201804, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 201804, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 201804, P. R. China
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- Translational Research Institute of Brain and Brain-Like Intelligence, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Brain Functional Modulation, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University, Tongji University, Shanghai 200434, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 201804, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 201804, P. R. China
- Translational Research Institute of Brain and Brain-Like Intelligence, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Anesthesiology and Brain Functional Modulation, Shanghai Fourth People's Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University, Tongji University, Shanghai 200434, P. R. China
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Mirzaei A, Kim JY, Kim HW, Kim SS. Resistive Gas Sensors Based on 2D TMDs and MXenes. Acc Chem Res 2024; 57:2395-2413. [PMID: 39101684 DOI: 10.1021/acs.accounts.4c00323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/06/2024]
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ConspectusGas sensors are used in various applications to sense toxic gases, mainly for enhanced safety. Resistive sensors are particularly popular owing to their ability to detect trace amounts of gases, high stability, fast response times, and affordability. Semiconducting metal oxides are commonly employed in the fabrication of resistive gas sensors. However, these sensors often require high working temperatures, bringing about increased energy consumption and reduced selectivity. Furthermore, they do not have enough flexibility, and their performance is significantly decreased under bending, stretching, or twisting. To address these challenges, alternative materials capable of operating at lower temperatures with high flexibility are needed. Two-dimensional (2D) materials such as MXenes and transition-metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) offer high surface area and conductivity owing to their unique 2D structure, making them promising candidates for realization of resistive gas sensors. Nevertheless, their sensing performance in pristine form is typically weak and unacceptable, particularly in terms of response, selectivity, and recovery time (trec). To overcome these drawbacks, several strategies can be employed to enhance their sensing properties. Noble-metal decoration such as (Au, Pt, Pd, Rh, Ag) is a highly promising method, in which the catalytic effects of noble metals as well as formation of potential barriers with MXenes or TMDs eventually contribute to boosted response. Additionally, bimetallic noble metals such as Pt-Pd and Au/Pd with their synergistic properties can further improve sensor performance. Ion implantation is another feasible approach, involving doping of sensing materials with the desired concentration of dopants through control over the energy and dosage of the irradiation ions as well as creation of structural defects such as oxygen vacancies through high-energy ion-beam irradiation, contributing to enhanced sensing capabilities. The formation of core-shell structures is also effective, creating numerous interfaces between core and shell materials that optimize the sensing characteristics. However, the shell thickness needs to be carefully optimized to achieve the best sensing output. To reduce energy consumption, sensors can operate in a self-heating condition where an external voltage is applied to the electrodes, significantly lowering the power requirements. This enables sensors to function in energy-constrained environments, such as remote or low-energy areas. An important advantage of 2D MXenes and TMDs is their high mechanical flexibility. Unlike semiconducting metal oxides that lack mechanical flexibility, MXenes and TMDs can maintain their sensing performance even when integrated onto flexible substrates and subjected to bending, tilting, or stretching. This flexibility makes them ideal for fabricating flexible and portable gas sensors that rigid sensors cannot achieve.
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- Ali Mirzaei
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Shiraz University of Technology, Shiraz 715557-13876, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Materials Science and Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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Zhong C, Deng J, Yang Y, Zeng H, Feng L, Luan T. Rapid and sensitive determination of legacy and emerging per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances with solid-phase microextraction probe coupled with mass spectrometry. Talanta 2024; 276:126233. [PMID: 38739954 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.126233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Revised: 05/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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This study was designed to develop a rapid and sensitive method for quantifying legacy and emerging per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in environmental samples with solid-phase microextraction (SPME) coupled with mass spectrometry (MS). An innovative SPME probe was fabricated via in situ polymerization, and the probe coating was optimized with response surface methodology to maximize the fluorine-fluorine interactions and electrostatic properties and ensure high selectivity for the target PFASs with enrichment factors of 48-491. The coupled SPME and MS provided a rapid and sensitive method for analyses of PFASs, with excellent linearity (r ≥ 0.9962) over the concentration range 0.001-1 μg/L and remarkably low detection limits of 0.1-13.0 ng/L. This method was used to analyze trace PFASs in tap water, river water, and wastewater samples and proved to be a simple and efficient analytical method for selective enrichment and detection of contaminants in the environment.
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- Chunfei Zhong
- Guangdong Provincial Laboratory of Chemistry and Fine Chemical Engineering Jieyang Center, Jieyang, 515200, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Quality Improvement and Ecological Restoration for Watersheds, School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Laboratory of Chemistry and Fine Chemical Engineering Jieyang Center, Jieyang, 515200, China; School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China; Smart Medical Innovation Technology Center, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Chemical Measurement and Emergency Test Technology, Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center for Ambient Mass Spectrometry, Institute of Analysis, Guangdong Academy of Sciences (China National Analytical Center, Guangzhou), Guangzhou, 510070, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Laboratory of Chemistry and Fine Chemical Engineering Jieyang Center, Jieyang, 515200, China; School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Laboratory of Chemistry and Fine Chemical Engineering Jieyang Center, Jieyang, 515200, China; School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Laboratory of Chemistry and Fine Chemical Engineering Jieyang Center, Jieyang, 515200, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Quality Improvement and Ecological Restoration for Watersheds, School of Ecology, Environment and Resources, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510006, China; School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, 529020, China.
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Nam GB, Ryu JE, Eom TH, Kim SJ, Suh JM, Lee S, Choi S, Moon CW, Park SJ, Lee SM, Kim B, Park SH, Yang JW, Min S, Park S, Cho SH, Kim HJ, Jun SE, Lee TH, Kim YJ, Kim JY, Hong YJ, Shim JI, Byun HG, Park Y, Park I, Ryu SW, Jang HW. Real-Time Tunable Gas Sensing Platform Based on SnO 2 Nanoparticles Activated by Blue Micro-Light-Emitting Diodes. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:261. [PMID: 39112731 PMCID: PMC11306663 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01486-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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Micro-light-emitting diodes (μLEDs) have gained significant interest as an activation source for gas sensors owing to their advantages, including room temperature operation and low power consumption. However, despite these benefits, challenges still exist such as a limited range of detectable gases and slow response. In this study, we present a blue μLED-integrated light-activated gas sensor array based on SnO2 nanoparticles (NPs) that exhibit excellent sensitivity, tunable selectivity, and rapid detection with micro-watt level power consumption. The optimal power for μLED is observed at the highest gas response, supported by finite-difference time-domain simulation. Additionally, we first report the visible light-activated selective detection of reducing gases using noble metal-decorated SnO2 NPs. The noble metals induce catalytic interaction with reducing gases, clearly distinguishing NH3, H2, and C2H5OH. Real-time gas monitoring based on a fully hardware-implemented light-activated sensing array was demonstrated, opening up new avenues for advancements in light-activated electronic nose technologies.
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- Gi Baek Nam
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
- Research Laboratory of Electronics, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
- Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 90089, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
- Research Laboratory of Electronics, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Display Materials Engineering, Soonchunhyang University, Asan, 31538, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Photonics and Nanoelectronics, BK21 FOUR ERICA-ACE Center, Hanyang University ERICA, Ansan, 15588, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Engineering, Sejong University, Seoul, 05006, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Photonics and Nanoelectronics, BK21 FOUR ERICA-ACE Center, Hanyang University ERICA, Ansan, 15588, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineering, Kangwon National University, Samcheok, 25913, Republic of Korea
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- Advance Institute of Convergence Technology, Seoul National University, Suwon, 16229, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Physics, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 500-757, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, 08826, Republic of Korea.
- Advance Institute of Convergence Technology, Seoul National University, Suwon, 16229, Republic of Korea.
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Baek JW, Han S, Lee SE, Ahn J, Park C, Nam JS, Kim YH, Shin E, Kim M, Jang JS, Kim J, Park HJ, Kim ID. Cobalt-Doped Ceria Sensitizer Effects on Metal Oxide Nanofibers: Heightened Surface Reactivity for High-Performing Chemiresistive Sensors. ACS NANO 2024; 18. [PMID: 39012788 PMCID: PMC11295259 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c03168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 06/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
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Chemiresistive gas sensors based on semiconducting metal oxides typically rely on noble metal catalysts to enhance their sensitivity and selectivity. However, noble metal catalysts have several drawbacks for practical utilization, including their high cost, their propensity for spontaneous agglomeration, and poisoning effects with certain types of gases. As such, in the interest of commercializing the chemiresistive gas sensor technology, we propose an alternative design for a noble-metal-free sensing material through the case study of Co-doped ceria (Co-CeO2) catalysts embedded in a SnO2 matrix. In this investigation, we utilized electrospinning and subsequent calcination to prepare Co-CeO2 catalyst nanoparticles integrated with SnO2 nanofibers (NFs) with uniform particle distribution and particle size regulation down to the sub-2 nm regime. The resulting Co-CeO2@SnO2 NFs exhibited superior gas sensing characteristics toward isoprene (C5H8) gas, a significant biomarker for monitoring the onset of various diseases through breath diagnostics. In particular, we identified that the Co-CeO2 catalysts, owing to the transition metal doping, facilitated the spillover of chemisorbed oxygen species to the SnO2 sensing body. This resulting in the sensor having a 27.4-fold higher response toward 5 ppm of C5H8 (compared to pristine SnO2), exceptionally high selectivity, and a low detection limit of 100 ppb. The sensor also exhibited high stability for prolonged response-recovery cycles, attesting to the strong anchoring of Co-CeO2 catalysts in the SnO2 matrix. Based on our findings, the transition metal-doped metal oxide catalysts, such as Co-CeO2, demonstrate strong potential to completely replace noble metal catalysts, thereby advancing the development of the commercially viable chemiresistive gas sensors free from noble metals, capable of detecting target gases at sub-ppm levels.
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- Jong Won Baek
- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea
Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department
of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Dankook
University, 119 Dandea-ro, Cheonan 31116, Republic of Korea
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea
Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea
Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea
Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea
Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea
Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea
Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Electronic
Materials Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Department
of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Dankook
University, 119 Dandea-ro, Cheonan 31116, Republic of Korea
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea
Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), 291 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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Huang JY, Li HJ, Li LX, Chen R, Liu F, Wu L, Feng ZM, Yin YL, Cao Z, Yu D. Sensitive detection of H 2S based on Ce doped ZnCo 2O 4 hollow microspheres at low working temperature. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2024; 16:4644-4652. [PMID: 38946403 DOI: 10.1039/d4ay00567h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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In order to develop a highly efficient H2S gas sensor at low working temperature, in this work, a kind of novel Ce-doped ZnCo2O4 hollow microspheres (Ce/ZnCo2O4 HMSs) were successfully synthesized using a template-free one-pot method, showing a sensitive response toward H2S. The microstructure and morphology of the material were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The gas-sensing performance of the composite was investigated, showing that the ZnCo2O4 doped with 6 mol% Ce had the highest response to 20 ppm H2S at a low operating temperature of 160 °C with a response value of 67.42, which was about 2 times higher than that of original ZnCo2O4. The prepared Ce/ZnCo2O4 HMS sensor in response to H2S exhibited a linear range of 0.1-200 ppm with a low detection limit of 0.1 ppm under the conditions of ambient humidity of 45% and ambient temperature of 20 °C. Meanwhile, it also possessed good selectivity, repeatability and reproducibility. The response value of the sensor decreased by 5.32% after 7 months of continuous monitoring of H2S in an atmospheric environment of a pig farm, indicating that the sensor had a long-term stability and continuous service life with important application prospects.
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- Jia-Ying Huang
- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Materials Protection for Electric Power and Transportation, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Cytochemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Materials Protection for Electric Power and Transportation, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Cytochemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Materials Protection for Electric Power and Transportation, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Cytochemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Materials Protection for Electric Power and Transportation, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Cytochemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Materials Protection for Electric Power and Transportation, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Cytochemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, China.
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Materials Protection for Electric Power and Transportation, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Cytochemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, China.
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- Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410125, China
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- Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changsha 410125, China
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- Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Materials Protection for Electric Power and Transportation, Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of Cytochemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, China.
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- Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, DK-9220 Aalborg, East, Denmark.
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Liu J, Sun R, Bao X, Yang J, Chen Y, Tang B, Liu Z. Machine Learning Driven Atom-Thin Materials for Fragrance Sensing. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2401066. [PMID: 38973110 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Revised: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
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Fragrance plays a crucial role in the daily lives. Its importance spans various sectors, from therapeutic purposes to personal care, making the understanding and accurate identification of fragrances essential. To fully harness the potential of fragrances, efficient and precise fragrance sensing and identification are necessary. However, current fragrance sensors face several limitations, particularly in detecting and differentiating complex scent profiles with high accuracy. To address these challenges, the use of atom-thin materials in fragrance sensors has emerged as a groundbreaking approach. These atom-thin sensors, characterized by their enhanced sensitivity and selectivity, offer significant improvements over traditional sensing technology. Moreover, the integration of Machine Learning (ML) into fragrance sensing has opened new opportunities in the field. ML algorithms applied to fragrance sensing facilitate advancements in four key domains: accurate fragrance identification, precise discrimination between different fragrances, improved detection thresholds for subtle scents, and prediction of fragrance properties. This comprehensive review delves into the synergistic use of atom-thin materials and ML in fragrance sensing, providing an in-depth analysis of how these technologies are revolutionizing the field, offering insights into their current applications and future potential in enhancing the understanding and utilization of fragrances.
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- Juanjuan Liu
- College of Landscape Architecture and Horticulture, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, 650224, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- College of Landscape Architecture and Horticulture, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, 650224, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- College of Landscape Architecture and Horticulture, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, 650224, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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Liu J, Feng S, Sun L, Wei X, Chen L, Liao D, Sun J. Enhanced Interface Charge Carrier Transport of SnO 2/CeO 2 via Oxygen Vacancy Synergized Heterojunction for Triethylamine Sensing Property. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:13446-13457. [PMID: 38877986 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c00692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
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Efficient charge carrier transport characteristics are critical to achieving the excellent performance of metal-oxide semiconductor gas sensors. Herein, SnO2/CeO2 heterojunction layered nanosheets with abundant oxygen vacancies were successfully synthesized through a simple solvothermal assisted high-temperature calcination method. The synergistic effect of oxygen vacancies and heterojunctions promoting the charge carrier transport properties at the SnO2/CeO2 interface for the enhanced sensing properties of triethylamine (TEA) was highlighted. As a result, the optimized SnO2/CeO2 exhibits improved gas sensing performance at 173 °C to 50 ppm of TEA. These include high response (205), excellent selectivity, low detection limit, and good long-term stability. This enhanced gas sensing property of SnO2/CeO2 is mainly attributed to the fact that the heterojunction and oxygen vacancies act as dual active sites synergistically inducing electron transfer, thereby effectively modulating the transport properties of the interfacial charge carriers, and thus facilitate the surface reactions efficiently. In this work, the dual-engineering strategy of synergistic interaction of heterojunction and oxygen vacancies can provide new perspectives for the design of advanced gas sensing materials.
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- Jinmei Liu
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Petrochemical Resource Processing and Process Intensification Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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Ou Y, Wang B, Xu N, Song Q, Liu T, Xu H, Wang F, Li S, Wang Y. Tandem Electric-Fields Prolong Energetic Hot Electrons Lifetime for Ultra-Fast and Stable NO 2 Detection. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2403215. [PMID: 38706406 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202403215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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Prolonging energetic hot electrons lifetimes and surface activity in the reactive site can overcome the slow kinetics and unfavorable thermodynamics of photo-activated gas sensors. However, bulk and surface recombination limit the simultaneous optimization of both kinetics and thermodynamics. Here tandem electric fields are deployed at (111)/(100)Au-CeO2 to ensure a sufficient driving force for carrier transfer and elucidate the mechanism of the relationship between charge transport and gas-sensing performance. The asymmetric structure of the (111)/(100)CeO2 facet junction provides interior electric fields, which facilitates electron transfer from the (100)face to the (111)face. This separation of reduction and oxidation reaction sites across different crystal faces helps inhibit surface recombination. The increased electron concentration at the (111)face intensifies the interface electric field, which promotes electron transfer to the Au site. The local electric field generated by the surface plasmon resonance effect promotes the generation of high-energy energy hot-electrons, which maintains charge concentration in the interface field by injecting into (111)/(100)CeO2, thereby provide thermodynamic contributions and inhibit bulk recombination. The tandem electric fields enable the (111)/(100)Au-CeO2 to rapidly detect 5 ppm of NO2 at room temperature with stability maintained within 20 s.
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- Yucheng Ou
- Science and Technology on Advanced Ceramic Fiber and Composites Laboratory, College of Aerospace Science and Engineering, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, 410073, China
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- Science and Technology on Advanced Ceramic Fiber and Composites Laboratory, College of Aerospace Science and Engineering, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, 410073, China
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- Science and Technology on Advanced Ceramic Fiber and Composites Laboratory, College of Aerospace Science and Engineering, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, 410073, China
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- Science and Technology on Advanced Ceramic Fiber and Composites Laboratory, College of Aerospace Science and Engineering, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, 410073, China
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- Science and Technology on Advanced Ceramic Fiber and Composites Laboratory, College of Aerospace Science and Engineering, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, 410073, China
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- Science and Technology on Advanced Ceramic Fiber and Composites Laboratory, College of Aerospace Science and Engineering, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, 410073, China
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- Science and Technology on Advanced Ceramic Fiber and Composites Laboratory, College of Aerospace Science and Engineering, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, 410073, China
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- College of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, 410073, China
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- Science and Technology on Advanced Ceramic Fiber and Composites Laboratory, College of Aerospace Science and Engineering, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, 410073, China
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Guo M, Li X, Wang L, Xue Z, Xu J. Redispersing Ir Nanoparticles via a Carbon-Assisted Pyrolysis Process to Break the Activity-Stability Trade-Off of H 2 Sensors. ACS Sens 2024; 9:3327-3337. [PMID: 38863381 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.4c00663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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Oxide semiconductor-supported metal nanoparticles often suffer from a high-temperature gas sensing process, resulting in agglomeration and coalescence, which significantly decrease their surface activity and stability. Here, we develop an in situ pyrolysis strategy to redisperse commercial Ir particles (∼15.6 nm) into monodisperse Ir species (∼5.4 nm) on ZnO supports, exhibiting excellent sintering-resistant properties and H2 sensing. We find that large-size Ir nanoparticles can undergo an unexpected splitting decomposition process and spontaneously migrate along the encapsulated carbon layer surface during high-temperature pyrolysis of ZIF-8. This resultant monodisperse status can be integrally reserved, accompanying further oxidation sintering. The final Irred/ZnO-450-based sensor exhibits outstanding stability, H2 response (10-2000 ppm), fast response/recovery capability (7/9.7 s@100 ppm), and good moisture resistance. In situ Raman and ex situ XPS further experimentally verify that highly dispersive Ir species can promote the electron transfer process during the gas sensing process. Our strategy thus provides important insights into the design of agglomeration-resistant gas sensing materials for highly effective H2 detection.
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- Mengmeng Guo
- NEST Laboratory, Department of Physics, Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- NEST Laboratory, Department of Physics, Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- NEST Laboratory, Department of Physics, Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
- School of Electronics and Information, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450002, P. R. China
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- NEST Laboratory, Department of Physics, Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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- NEST Laboratory, Department of Physics, Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, P. R. China
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Shi L, Tang P, Hu J, Zhang Y. A Strategy for Multigas Identification Using Multielectrical Parameters Extracted from a Single Carbon-Based Field-Effect Transistor Sensor. ACS Sens 2024; 9:3126-3136. [PMID: 38843033 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.4c00357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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Given the widespread utilization of gas sensors across various industries, the detection of diverse and complex target gases presents a significant challenge in designing sensors with multigas detection capability. Although constructing a sensor array with widely used chemiresistive gas sensors is one solution, it is difficult for a single chemiresistive gas sensor to simultaneously detect different gases, as it can only detect a single target gas. The intrinsic reason for this bottleneck is that chemiresistive gas sensors rely entirely on the resistivity as the unique parameter to evaluate the diverse gas sensing properties of sensors, such as sensitivity, selectivity, etc. Herein, a field-effect transistor (FET) with abundant electrical parameters is employed to prepare a gas sensor for the detection of a variety of gases. Semiconducting carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are selected as the channel material, which is modified by Pd nanoparticles to enhance the gas sensing properties of the sensors. By extracting various electrical parameters such as transconductance, threshold voltage, etc. from the transfer characteristic curves of FET, a correlation between multielectrical parameters and various gas detection information is established for subsequent data analysis. Through the utilization of the principal component analysis algorithm, the identification of six gases can be finally achieved by relying solely on a single carbon-based FET-type gas sensor. We hope our work can solve the bottleneck of multigas identification by a single sensor in principle and is expected to reduce the system complexity and cost caused by the design of sensor arrays, offering a valuable guidance for multigas identification technology.
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- Lin Shi
- School of Physics and Optoelectronics, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, PR China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronics, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, PR China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronics, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, PR China
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- School of Physics and Optoelectronics, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, PR China
- Hunan Institute of Advanced Sensing and Information Technology, Xiangtan University, Xiangtan 411105, PR China
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Zhu X, Cao P, Li P, Yu Y, Guo R, Li Y, Yang H. Bimetallic PtAu-Decorated SnO 2 Nanospheres Exhibiting Enhanced Gas Sensitivity for Ppb-Level Acetone Detection. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:1097. [PMID: 38998702 PMCID: PMC11243458 DOI: 10.3390/nano14131097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2024] [Revised: 06/18/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
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Acetone is a biomarker found in the expired air of patients suffering from diabetes. Therefore, early and accurate detection of its concentration in the breath of such patients is extremely important. We prepared Tin(IV) oxide (SnO2) nanospheres via hydrothermal treatment and then decorated them with bimetallic PtAu nanoparticles (NPs) employing the approach of in situ reduction. The topology, elemental composition, as well as crystal structure of the prepared materials were studied via field emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction. The findings revealed that bimetallic PtAu-decorated SnO2 nanospheres (PtAu/SnO2) were effectively synthesized as well as PtAu NPs evenly deposited onto the surface of the SnO2 nanospheres. Pure SnO2 nanospheres and PtAu/SnO2 sensors were prepared, and their acetone gas sensitivity was explored. The findings demonstrated that in comparison to pristine SnO2 nanosphere sensors, the sensors based on PtAu/SnO2 displayed superior sensitivity to acetone of 0.166-100 ppm at 300 °C, providing a low theoretical limit of detection equal to 158 ppm. Moreover, the PtAu/SnO2 sensors showed excellent gas response (Ra/Rg = 492.3 to 100 ppm), along with fast response and recovery (14 s/13 s to 10 ppm), good linearity of correlation, excellent repeatability, long-term stability, and satisfactory selectivity at 300 °C. This improved gas sensitivity was because of the electron sensitization of the Pt NPs, the chemical sensitization of the Au NPs, as well as the synergistic effects of bimetallic PtAu. The PtAu/SnO2 sensors have considerable potential for the early diagnosis and screening of diabetes.
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- Xiaofeng Zhu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China;
- Institute for Smart Ageing, Beijing Academy of Science and Technology, Beijing 100089, China; (P.C.); (P.L.); (Y.Y.)
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- Institute for Smart Ageing, Beijing Academy of Science and Technology, Beijing 100089, China; (P.C.); (P.L.); (Y.Y.)
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- Institute for Smart Ageing, Beijing Academy of Science and Technology, Beijing 100089, China; (P.C.); (P.L.); (Y.Y.)
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- Institute for Smart Ageing, Beijing Academy of Science and Technology, Beijing 100089, China; (P.C.); (P.L.); (Y.Y.)
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- Institute for Smart Ageing, Beijing Academy of Science and Technology, Beijing 100089, China; (P.C.); (P.L.); (Y.Y.)
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- Institute for Smart Ageing, Beijing Academy of Science and Technology, Beijing 100089, China; (P.C.); (P.L.); (Y.Y.)
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China;
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Rhyu H, Jang S, Shin JH, Kang MH, Song W, Lee SS, Lim J, Myung S. Multiarray Gas Sensors Using Ternary Combined Ti 3C 2T x MXene-Based Nanocomposites. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:28808-28817. [PMID: 38775279 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c02831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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This paper reports chemiresistive multiarray gas sensors through the synthesized ternary nanocomposites, using a one-pot method to integrate two-dimensional MXene (Ti3C2Tx) with Ti-doped WO3 (Ti-WO3/Ti3C2Tx) and Ti3C2Tx with Pd-doped SnO2 (Pd-SnO2/Ti3C2Tx). The gas sensors based on Ti-WO3/Ti3C2Tx and Pd-SnO2/Ti3C2Tx exhibit exceptional sensitivity, particularly in detecting 70% at 1 ppm acetone and 91.1% at 1 ppm of H2S. Notably, our sensors demonstrate a remarkable sensing performance in the low-ppb range for acetone and H2S. Specifically, the Ti-WO3/Ti3C2Tx sensor demonstrates a detection limit of 0.035 ppb for acetone, and the Pd-SnO2/Ti3C2Tx sensor shows 0.116 ppb for H2S. Simultaneous measurements with Ti-WO3/Ti3C2Tx- and Pd-SnO2/Ti3C2Tx-based sensors enable the evaluation of both the concentration and type of unknown target gases, such as acetone or H2S. Furthermore, density functional theory calculations are performed to clarify the role of Ti and Pd doping in enhancing the performance of Ti-WO3/Ti3C2Tx and Pd-SnO2/Ti3C2Tx nanocomposites. Theoretical simulations contribute to a deeper understanding of the doping effects, providing essential insights into the mechanisms underlying the enhanced gas response of the gas sensors. Overall, this work provides valuable insights into the gas-sensing mechanisms and introduces a novel approach for high-performance multiarray gas sensing.
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- Hyejin Rhyu
- Advanced Materials Division, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Daejeon 34114, Korea
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- Advanced Materials Division, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Daejeon 34114, Korea
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- Advanced Materials Division, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Daejeon 34114, Korea
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- Advanced Materials Division, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Daejeon 34114, Korea
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- Advanced Materials Division, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Daejeon 34114, Korea
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- Advanced Materials Division, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Daejeon 34114, Korea
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- Advanced Materials Division, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Daejeon 34114, Korea
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- Advanced Materials Division, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Daejeon 34114, Korea
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Thota C, Gangadhara C, Radhalayam D, Singiri R, Bak NH, Kondaiah P, Ningappa C, Maddaka R, Kim MD. CuO nanostructure-decorated InGaN nanorods for selective H 2S gas detection. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:15530-15538. [PMID: 38752997 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp06318f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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Establishing a heterostructure is one of the adequate strategies for enhancing device performance and has been explored in sensing, and energy applications. In this study, we constructed a heterostructure through a two-step process involving hydrothermal synthesis of CuO nanostructures and subsequent spin coating on MBE-grown InGaN NRs. We found that the CuO content on the InGaN NRs has a great impact on carrier injection at the heterojunction and thus the H2S gas sensing performance. Popcorn CuO/InGaN NR shows excellent gas sensing performance towards different concentrations of H2S at room temperature. The highest response is up to 35.54% to a H2S concentration of 100 ppm. Even more significantly, this response is further enhanced significantly (123.70%) under 365 nm UV light. In contrast, this composite structure exhibits negligibly low responses to 100 ppm of NO2, H2, CO, and NH3. The heterostructure band model associated with a surface reaction model is manifested to elucidate the sensing mechanism.
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- Chandrakalavathi Thota
- Department of Physics and Institute of Quantum Systems (IQS), Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34134, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA
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- Department of Physics, The Visveswaraya Technological University, Belgavi 590018, India
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- Energy Storage and Conversion Laboratory, Department of Electrical Engineering, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, 25457, South Korea
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- Department of Physics and Institute of Quantum Systems (IQS), Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34134, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia - 24061, USA
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- Department of Physics, The Visveswaraya Technological University, Belgavi 590018, India
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- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA.
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- Department of Physics and Institute of Quantum Systems (IQS), Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34134, Republic of Korea.
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Riddick SN, Mbua M, Brouwer R, Emerson EW, Anand A, Kiplimo E, Ojomu S, Lo JH, Zimmerle DJ. Comparison of Sub-Ppm Instrument Response Suggests Higher Detection Limits Could Be Used to Quantify Methane Emissions from Oil and Gas Infrastructure. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 24:3407. [PMID: 38894198 PMCID: PMC11174804 DOI: 10.3390/s24113407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Quantifying and controlling fugitive methane emissions from oil and gas facilities remains essential for addressing climate goals, but the costs associated with monitoring millions of production sites remain prohibitively expensive. Current thinking, supported by measurement and simple dispersion modelling, assumes single-digit parts-per-million instrumentation is required. To investigate instrument response, the inlets of three trace-methane (sub-ppm) analyzers were collocated on a facility designed to release gas of known composition at known flow rates between 0.4 and 5.2 kg CH4 h-1 from simulated oil and gas infrastructure. Methane mixing ratios were measured by each instrument at 1 Hertz resolution over nine hours. While mixing ratios reported by a cavity ring-down spectrometer (CRDS)-based instrument were on average 10.0 ppm (range 1.8 to 83 ppm), a mid-infrared laser absorption spectroscopy (MIRA)-based instrument reported short-lived mixing ratios far larger than expected (range 1.8 to 779 ppm) with a similar nine-hour average to the CRDS (10.1 ppm). We suggest the peaks detected by the MIRA are likely caused by a micrometeorological phenomenon, where vortex shedding has resulted in heterogeneous methane plumes which only the MIRA can observe. Further analysis suggests an instrument like the MIRA (an optical-cavity-based instrument with cavity size ≤10 cm3 measuring at ≥2 Hz with air flow rates in the order of ≤0.3 slpm at distances of ≤20 m from the source) but with a higher detection limit (25 ppm) could detect enough of the high-concentration events to generate representative 20 min-average methane mixing ratios. Even though development of a lower-cost, high-precision, high-accuracy instrument with a 25 ppm detection threshold remains a significant problem, this has implications for the use of instrumentation with higher detection thresholds, resulting in the reduction in cost to measure methane emissions and providing a mechanism for the widespread deployment of effective leak detection and repair programs for all oil and gas infrastructure.
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- Stuart N. Riddick
- Methane Emission Technology Evaluation Center (METEC), The Energy Institute, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA; (M.M.); (R.B.); (E.W.E.); (A.A.); (E.K.); (S.O.); (J.-H.L.); (D.J.Z.)
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Wang Z, Li P, Feng B, Feng Y, Cheng D, Wei J. Wireless Gas Sensor Based on the Mesoporous ZnO-SnO 2 Heterostructure Enables Ultrasensitive and Rapid Detection of 3-Methylbutyraldehyde. ACS Sens 2024; 9:2585-2595. [PMID: 38642060 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.4c00306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/22/2024]
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Achieving ultrasensitive and rapid detection of 3-methylbutyraldehyde is crucial for monitoring chemical intermediate leakage in pharmaceutical and chemical industries as well as diagnosing ventilator-associated pneumonia by monitoring exhaled gas. However, developing a sensitive and rapid method for detecting 3-methylbutyraldehyde poses challenges. Herein, a wireless chemiresistive gas sensor based on a mesoporous ZnO-SnO2 heterostructure is fabricated to enable the ultrasensitive and rapid detection of 3-methylbutyraldehyde for the first time. The mesoporous ZnO-SnO2 heterostructure exhibits a uniform spherical shape (∼79 nm in diameter), a high specific surface area (54.8 m2 g-1), a small crystal size (∼4 nm), and a large pore size (6.7 nm). The gas sensor demonstrates high response (18.98@20 ppm), short response/recovery times (13/13 s), and a low detection limit (0.48 ppm) toward 3-methylbutyraldehyde. Furthermore, a real-time monitoring system is developed utilizing microelectromechanical systems gas sensors. The modification of amorphous ZnO on the mesoporous SnO2 pore wall can effectively increase the chemisorbed oxygen content and the thickness of the electron depletion layer at the gas-solid interface, which facilitates the interface redox reaction and enhances the sensing performance. This work presents an initial example of semiconductor metal oxide gas sensors for efficient detection of 3-methylbutyraldehyde that holds great potential for ensuring safety during chemical production and disease diagnosis.
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- Zizheng Wang
- Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Instrument for Life Science, The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, P. R. China
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Instrument for Life Science, The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, P. R. China
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Instrument for Life Science, The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, P. R. China
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Instrument for Life Science, The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, P. R. China
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Instrument for Life Science, The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, P. R. China
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Instrument for Life Science, The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, P. R. China
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Li Z, He Y, Huang J, Zhu Z, Yang Y, Jiang L, Yang S, Wang Z, Fei L, Gu H, Wang J. Ultrathin Boundary-Less SnO 2 Films with Surface-Activated Two-Dimensional Nanograins Enable Fast and Sensitive Hydrogen Gas Sensing. ACS Sens 2024; 9:2653-2661. [PMID: 38710540 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.4c00508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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Fast and reliable semiconductor hydrogen sensors are crucially important for the large-scale utilization of hydrogen energy. One major challenge that hinders their practical application is the elevated temperature required, arising from undesirable surface passivation and grain-boundary-dominated electron transportation in the conventional nanocrystalline sensing layers. To address this long-standing issue, in the present work, we report a class of highly reactive and boundary-less ultrathin SnO2 films, which are fabricated by the topochemical transformation of 2D SnO transferred from liquid Sn-Bi droplets. The ultrathin SnO2 films are purposely made to consist of well-crystallized quasi-2D nanograins with in-plane grain sizes going beyond 30 nm, whereby the hydroxyl adsorption and grain boundary side-effects are effectively suppressed, giving rise to an activated (101)-dominating dangling-bond surface and a surface-controlled electrical transportation with an exceptional electron mobility of 209 cm2 V-1 s-1. Our work provides a new cost-effective strategy to disruptively improve the gas reception and transduction of SnO2. The proposed chemiresistive sensors exhibit fast, sensitive, and selective hydrogen sensing performance at a much-reduced working temperature of 60 °C. The remarkable sensing performance as well as the simple and scalable fabrication process of the ultrathin SnO2 films render the thus-developed sensors attractive for long awaited practical applications in hydrogen-related industries.
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- Zhiwei Li
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano-Electronic Materials and Devices, School of Microelectronics, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, P. R. China
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- Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials, Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, University of Wollongong, Wollongong NSW2500, Australia
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- School of Physics and Materials Science, Jiangxi Key Laboratory for Two-Dimensional Materials and Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory for Advanced Functional Thin Films, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, P. R. China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano-Electronic Materials and Devices, School of Microelectronics, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, P. R. China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano-Electronic Materials and Devices, School of Microelectronics, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, P. R. China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano-Electronic Materials and Devices, School of Microelectronics, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, P. R. China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano-Electronic Materials and Devices, School of Microelectronics, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, P. R. China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano-Electronic Materials and Devices, School of Microelectronics, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, P. R. China
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- School of Physics and Materials Science, Jiangxi Key Laboratory for Two-Dimensional Materials and Jiangxi Engineering Laboratory for Advanced Functional Thin Films, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, P. R. China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Micro/Nano-Electronic Materials and Devices, School of Microelectronics, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, P. R. China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117574, Singapore
- National University of Singapore (Chongqing) Research Institute, Chongqing Liang Jiang New Area, Chongqing 401120, P. R. China
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Jin J, Cui B, Zhou L, Cheng L, Xue X, Hu A, Liang Y, Wang W. Influence of the Pd Oxidation State in PdNi Thin Films on Surface Acoustic Wave Hydrogen Sensing Performance. ACS Sens 2024; 9:2395-2401. [PMID: 38722860 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.4c00007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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PdNi alloy thin films demonstrate exceptional hydrogen sensing performance and exhibit significant potential for application in surface acoustic wave (SAW) hydrogen sensors. However, the long-term stability of SAW H2 sensors utilizing PdNi films as catalysts experiences a substantial decrease during operation. In this paper, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) is employed to investigate the failure mechanisms of PdNi thin films under operational conditions. The XPS analysis reveals that the formation of PdO species on PdNi thin films plays a crucial role in the failure of hydrogen sensing. Additionally, density functional theory (DFT) calculations indicate that hydrogen atoms encounter a diffusion energy barrier during the penetration process from the PdNiOx surface to the subsurface region. The identification of PdNi film failure mechanisms through XPS and DFT offers valuable insights into the development of gas sensors with enhanced long-term stability. Guided by these mechanisms, we propose a method to restore the hydrogen sensing response time and magnitude to a certain extent by reducing the partially oxidized surface of the PdNi alloy under a hydrogen atmosphere at 70 °C, thereby restoring Pd to its metallic state with zero valence.
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- Jing Jin
- State Key Laboratory of Acoustics, Institute of Acoustics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Acoustics, Institute of Acoustics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- Hangzhou Yanqu Information Technology Co., Ltd., Hangzhou 310003, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Acoustics, Institute of Acoustics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Acoustics, Institute of Acoustics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Acoustics, Institute of Acoustics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Acoustics, Institute of Acoustics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Acoustics, Institute of Acoustics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
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Cao Z, Sun Y, Dong F. Mechanism of Interfacial Molecular Interactions Reveals the Intrinsic Factors for the Highly Enhanced Sensing Performance of Ag-Loaded Co 3O 4. ACS Sens 2024; 9:2558-2566. [PMID: 38664913 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.4c00277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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The noble metal-loaded strategy can effectively improve the gas-sensing performances of metal oxide sensors. However, the gas-solid interfacial interactions between noble metal-loaded sensing materials and gaseous species remain unclear, posing a significant challenge in correlating the physical and chemical processes during gas sensing. In this study, in situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFTS) and in situ Raman spectroscopy were conducted to collaboratively investigate the interfacial interactions involved in the ethanol gas-sensing processes over Co3O4 and Ag-loaded Co3O4 sensors. In situ DRIFTS revealed differences in the compositions and quantities of sensing reaction products, as well as in the adsorption-desorption interactions of surface species, among Co3O4 and Ag-loaded Co3O4 materials. In parallel, in situ Raman spectroscopy demonstrated that the ethanol atmosphere can modulate the electron scattering of Ag-loaded Co3O4 materials but not of raw Co3O4. In situ experimental results revealed the intrinsic reason for the highly enhanced sensing performances of the Ag-loaded Co3O4 sensors toward ethanol gas, including a decreased optimal working temperature (from 250 to 150 °C), an improved gas response level (from 24 to 257), and accelerated gas recovery dynamics. This work provides an effective platform to investigate the interfacial interactions of sensing processes at the molecular level and further advances the development of high-performance gas sensors.
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- Zhengmao Cao
- Research Center for Carbon-Neutral Environmental & Energy Technology, Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China
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- School of Resources and Environment, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China
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- Research Center for Carbon-Neutral Environmental & Energy Technology, Institute of Fundamental and Frontier Sciences, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China
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Chen EX, He L, Qiu M, Zhang Y, Sun Y, Li WH, Xiao JZ, Chen J, Xu G, Lin Q. Regulating electron transfer and orbital interaction within metalloporphyrin-MOFs for highly sensitive NO 2 sensing. Chem Sci 2024; 15:6833-6841. [PMID: 38725503 PMCID: PMC11077542 DOI: 10.1039/d3sc06909e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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The understanding of electron transfer pathways and orbital interactions between analytes and adsorption sites in gas-sensitive studies, especially at the atomic level, is currently limited. Herein, we have designed eight isoreticular catechol-metalloporphyrin scaffolds, FeTCP-M and InTCP-M (TCP = 5,10,15,20-tetrakis-catechol-porphyrin, M = Fe, Co, Ni and Zn) with adjustable charge transfer schemes in the coordination microenvironment and precise tuning of orbital interactions between analytes and adsorption sites, which can be used as models for exploring the influence of these factors on gas sensing. Our experimental findings indicate that the sensitivity and selectivity can be modulated using the type of metals in the metal-catechol chains (which regulate the electron transfer routes) and the metalloporphyrin rings (which fine-tune the orbital interactions between analytes and adsorption sites). Among the isostructures, InTCP-Co demonstrates the highest response and selectivity to NO2 under visible light irradiation, which could be attributed to the more favorable transfer pathway of charge carriers in the coordination microenvironment under visible light illumination, as well as the better electron spin state compatibility, higher orbital overlap and orbital symmetry matching between the N-2s2pz hybrid orbital of NO2 and the Co-3dz2 orbital of InTCP-Co.
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- Er-Xia Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Materials and Techniques toward Hydrogen Energy, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences Fuzhou Fujian 350002 China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China Fuzhou Fujian 350108 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Materials and Techniques toward Hydrogen Energy, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences Fuzhou Fujian 350002 China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials, Jiangxi Agricultural University Nanchang Jiangxi 330045 China
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- College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University Fuzhou Fujian 350116 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Materials and Techniques toward Hydrogen Energy, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences Fuzhou Fujian 350002 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Materials and Techniques toward Hydrogen Energy, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences Fuzhou Fujian 350002 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Materials and Techniques toward Hydrogen Energy, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences Fuzhou Fujian 350002 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Materials and Techniques toward Hydrogen Energy, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences Fuzhou Fujian 350002 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Materials and Techniques toward Hydrogen Energy, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences Fuzhou Fujian 350002 China
- Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Optoelectronic Information of China Fuzhou Fujian 350108 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Materials and Techniques toward Hydrogen Energy, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences Fuzhou Fujian 350002 China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 China
- State Key Laboratory of Photocatalysis on Energy and Environment, Fuzhou University Fuzhou Fujian 350116 China
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Chen L, Hu K, Lu M, Chen Z, Chen X, Zhou T, Liu X, Yin W, Casiraghi C, Song X. Wearable Sensors for Breath Monitoring Based on Water-Based Hexagonal Boron Nitride Inks Made with Supramolecular Functionalization. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2312621. [PMID: 38168037 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202312621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Wearable humidity sensors are attracting strong attention as they allow for real-time and continuous monitoring of important physiological information by enabling activity tracking as well as air quality assessment. Amongst 2Dimensional (2D) materials, graphene oxide (GO) is very attractive for humidity sensing due to its tuneable surface chemistry, high surface area, processability in water, and easy integration onto flexible substrates. However, strong hysteresis, low sensitivity, and cross-sensitivity issues limit the use of GO in practical applications, where continuous monitoring is preferred. Herein, a wearable and wireless impedance-based humidity sensor made with pyrene-functionalized hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) nanosheets is demonstrated. The device shows enhanced sensitivity towards relative humidity (RH) (>1010 Ohms/%RH in the range from 5% to 100% RH), fast response (0.1 ms), no appreciable hysteresis, and no cross-sensitivity with temperature in the range of 25-60 °C. The h-BN-based sensor is able to monitor the whole breathing cycle process of exhaling and inhaling, hence enabling to record in real-time the subtlest changes of respiratory signals associated with different daily activities as well as various symptoms of flu, without requiring any direct contact with the individual.
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- Liming Chen
- Department of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
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- College of Energy, Soochow Institute for Energy and Materials InnovationS (SIEMIS), Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory for Advanced Carbon Materials and Wearable Energy Technologies, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, P. R. China
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
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- Department of Materials Science, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
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- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK
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Liu L, Yung KF, Yang H, Liu B. Emerging single-atom catalysts in the detection and purification of contaminated gases. Chem Sci 2024; 15:6285-6313. [PMID: 38699256 PMCID: PMC11062113 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc01030b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
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Single atom catalysts (SACs) show exceptional molecular adsorption and electron transfer capabilities owing to their remarkable atomic efficiency and tunable electronic structure, thereby providing promising solutions for diverse important processes including photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, thermal catalysis, etc. Consequently, SACs hold great potential in the detection and degradation of pollutants present in contaminated gases. Over the past few years, SACs have made remarkable achievements in the field of contaminated gas detection and purification. In this review, we first provide a concise introduction to the significance and urgency of gas detection and pollutant purification, followed by a comprehensive overview of the structural feature identification methods for SACs. Subsequently, we systematically summarize the three key properties of SACs for detecting contaminated gases and discuss the research progress made in utilizing SACs to purify polluted gases. Finally, we analyze the enhancement mechanism and advantages of SACs in polluted gas detection and purification, and propose strategies to address challenges and expedite the development of SACs in polluted gas detection and purification.
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- Lingyue Liu
- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hung Hom Kowloon Hong Kong China
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hung Hom Kowloon Hong Kong China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology Suzhou 215009 China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, City University of Hong Kong Tat Chee Avenue Kowloon Hong Kong SAR 999007 China
- Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Institute of Clean Energy & Center of Super-Diamond and Advanced Films (COSDAF), City University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR 999077 China
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Xie B, Sun J, Zhang A, Qian H, Mao X, Li Y, Yan W, Zhou C, Wen HM, Xia S, Han M, Milani P, Mao P. Development of Pd/In 2O 3 hybrid nanoclusters to optimize ethanol vapor sensing. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:13364-13373. [PMID: 38639921 DOI: 10.1039/d4cp00868e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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In this study, we successfully synthesize palladium-decorated indium trioxide (Pd/In2O3) hybrid nanoclusters (NCs) using an advanced dual-target cluster beam deposition (CBD) method, a significant stride in developing high-performance ethanol sensors. The prepared Pd/In2O3 hybrid NCs exhibit exceptional sensitivity, stability, and selectivity to low concentrations of ethanol vapor, with a maximum response value of 101.2 at an optimal operating temperature of 260 °C for 6 at% Pd loading. The dynamic response of the Pd/In2O3-based sensor shows an increase in response with increasing ethanol vapor concentrations within the range of 50 to 1000 ppm. The limit of detection is as low as 24 ppb. The sensor exhibits a high sensitivity of 28.24 ppm-1/2, with response and recovery times of 2.7 and 4.4 seconds, respectively, for 100 ppm ethanol vapor. Additionally, the sensor demonstrates excellent repeatability and stability, with only a minor decrease in response observed over 30 days and notable selectivity for ethanol compared to other common volatile organic compounds. The study highlights the potential of Pd/In2O3 NCs as promising materials for ethanol gas sensors, leveraging the unique capabilities of CBD for controlled synthesis and the catalytic properties of Pd for enhanced gas-sensing performance.
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- Bo Xie
- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Zhejiang 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Zhejiang 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Zhejiang 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Zhejiang 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Zhejiang 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Zhejiang 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Zhejiang 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Zhejiang 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Zhejiang 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Zhejiang 310014, P. R. China
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- National Laboratory of Solid-State Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, P. R. China.
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- CIMAINA and Department of Physics, Università degli Studi di Milano, via Celoria 16, I-20133, Milano, Italy
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- National Laboratory of Solid-State Microstructures, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, P. R. China.
- State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China
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Zhao H, Li J, She X, Chen Y, Wang M, Wang Y, Du A, Tang C, Zou C, Zhou Y. Oxygen Vacancy-Rich Bimetallic Au@Pt Core-Shell Nanosphere-Functionalized Electrospun ZnFe 2O 4 Nanofibers for Chemiresistive Breath Acetone Detection. ACS Sens 2024; 9:2183-2193. [PMID: 38588327 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.4c00382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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Sensitive and selective acetone detection is of great significance in the fields of environmental protection, industrial production, and individual health monitoring from exhaled breath. To achieve this goal, bimetallic Au@Pt core-shell nanospheres (BNSs) functionalized-electrospun ZnFe2O4 nanofibers (ZFO NFs) are prepared in this work. Compared to pure NFs-650 analogue, the ZFO NFs/BNSs-2 sensor exhibits a stronger mean response (3.32 vs 1.84), quicker response/recovery speeds (33 s/28 s vs 54 s/42 s), and lower operating temperature (188 vs 273 °C) toward 0.5 ppm acetone. Note that an experimental detection limit of 30 ppb is achieved, which ranks among the best cases reported thus far. Besides the demonstrated excellent repeatability, humidity-enhanced response, and long-term stability, the selectivity toward acetone is remarkably improved after BNSs functionalization. Through material characterizations and DFT calculations, all these improvements could be attributed to the boosted oxygen vacancies and abundant Schottky junctions between ZFO NFs and BNSs, and the synergistic catalytic effect of BNSs. This work offers an alternative strategy to realize selective subppm acetone under high-humidity conditions catering for the future requirements of noninvasive breath diabetes diagnosis in the field of individual healthcare.
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- Hongchao Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology and System of Ministry of Education, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology and System of Ministry of Education, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology and System of Ministry of Education, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology and System of Ministry of Education, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology and System of Ministry of Education, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology and System of Ministry of Education, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, Centre of Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane 4001, Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, Centre of Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane 4001, Australia
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Natural Product Synthesis and Drug Research, Innovative Drug Research Center, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chongqing University, Chongqing 401331, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology and System of Ministry of Education, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, People's Republic of China
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Yu Y, Tan Y, Niu W, Zhao S, Hao J, Shi Y, Dong Y, Liu H, Huang C, Gao C, Zhang P, Wu Y, Zeng L, Du B, He Y. Advances in Synthesis and Applications of Single-Atom Catalysts for Metal Oxide-Based Gas Sensors. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:1970. [PMID: 38730776 PMCID: PMC11084526 DOI: 10.3390/ma17091970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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As a stable, low-cost, environment-friendly, and gas-sensitive material, semiconductor metal oxides have been widely used for gas sensing. In the past few years, single-atom catalysts (SACs) have gained increasing attention in the field of gas sensing with the advantages of maximized atomic utilization and unique electronic and chemical properties and have successfully been applied to enhance the detection sensitivity and selectivity of metal oxide gas sensors. However, the application of SACs in gas sensors is still in its infancy. Herein, we critically review the recent advances and current status of single-atom catalysts in metal oxide gas sensors, providing some suggestions for the development of this field. The synthesis methods and characterization techniques of SAC-modified metal oxides are summarized. The interactions between SACs and metal oxides are crucial for the stable loading of single-atom catalysts and for improving gas-sensitive performance. Then, the current application progress of various SACs (Au, Pt, Cu, Ni, etc.) in metal oxide gas sensors is introduced. Finally, the challenges and perspectives of SACs in metal oxide gas sensors are presented.
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- Yuanting Yu
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology and Systems of the Education Ministry of China, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China; (Y.Y.); (Y.T.); (W.N.); (S.Z.); (J.H.); (Y.S.); (Y.D.); (H.L.); (C.H.); (C.G.)
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology and Systems of the Education Ministry of China, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China; (Y.Y.); (Y.T.); (W.N.); (S.Z.); (J.H.); (Y.S.); (Y.D.); (H.L.); (C.H.); (C.G.)
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology and Systems of the Education Ministry of China, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China; (Y.Y.); (Y.T.); (W.N.); (S.Z.); (J.H.); (Y.S.); (Y.D.); (H.L.); (C.H.); (C.G.)
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology and Systems of the Education Ministry of China, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China; (Y.Y.); (Y.T.); (W.N.); (S.Z.); (J.H.); (Y.S.); (Y.D.); (H.L.); (C.H.); (C.G.)
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology and Systems of the Education Ministry of China, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China; (Y.Y.); (Y.T.); (W.N.); (S.Z.); (J.H.); (Y.S.); (Y.D.); (H.L.); (C.H.); (C.G.)
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology and Systems of the Education Ministry of China, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China; (Y.Y.); (Y.T.); (W.N.); (S.Z.); (J.H.); (Y.S.); (Y.D.); (H.L.); (C.H.); (C.G.)
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology and Systems of the Education Ministry of China, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China; (Y.Y.); (Y.T.); (W.N.); (S.Z.); (J.H.); (Y.S.); (Y.D.); (H.L.); (C.H.); (C.G.)
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology and Systems of the Education Ministry of China, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China; (Y.Y.); (Y.T.); (W.N.); (S.Z.); (J.H.); (Y.S.); (Y.D.); (H.L.); (C.H.); (C.G.)
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology and Systems of the Education Ministry of China, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China; (Y.Y.); (Y.T.); (W.N.); (S.Z.); (J.H.); (Y.S.); (Y.D.); (H.L.); (C.H.); (C.G.)
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology and Systems of the Education Ministry of China, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China; (Y.Y.); (Y.T.); (W.N.); (S.Z.); (J.H.); (Y.S.); (Y.D.); (H.L.); (C.H.); (C.G.)
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Toxic and Drug Analysis, Chongqing Police College, Chongqing 401331, China; (P.Z.); (Y.W.)
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Toxic and Drug Analysis, Chongqing Police College, Chongqing 401331, China; (P.Z.); (Y.W.)
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- Chongqing Institute for Food and Drug Control, Chongqing 401121, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology and Systems of the Education Ministry of China, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China; (Y.Y.); (Y.T.); (W.N.); (S.Z.); (J.H.); (Y.S.); (Y.D.); (H.L.); (C.H.); (C.G.)
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Optical Fiber Sensor and Photoelectric Detection, Chongqing University of Technology, Chongqing 400054, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology and Systems of the Education Ministry of China, College of Optoelectronic Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China; (Y.Y.); (Y.T.); (W.N.); (S.Z.); (J.H.); (Y.S.); (Y.D.); (H.L.); (C.H.); (C.G.)
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Mehrez JAA, Zhang Y, Zeng M, Yang J, Hu N, Wang T, Xu L, Li B, González-Alfaro Y, Yang Z. Nitrogen-Based Gas Molecule Adsorption on a ReSe 2 Monolayer via Single-Atom Doping: A First-Principles Study. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:7843-7859. [PMID: 38557084 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c03281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Two-dimensional materials have shown immense promise for gas-sensing applications due to their remarkable surface-to-volume ratios and tunable chemical properties. However, despite their potential, the utilization of ReSe2 as a gas-sensing material for nitrogen-containing molecules, including NO2, NO, and NH3, has remained unexplored. The choice of doping atoms in ReSe2 plays a pivotal role in enhancing the gas adsorption and gas-sensing capabilities. Herein, the adsorption properties of nitrogen-containing gas molecules on metal and non-metal single-atom (Au, Pt, Ni, P, and S)-doped ReSe2 monolayers have been evaluated systematically via ab initio calculations based on density functional theory. The findings strongly suggest that intrinsic ReSe2 has better selectivity toward NO2 than toward NO and NH3. Moreover, our results provide compelling evidence that all of the dopants, with the exception of S, significantly enhance both the adsorption strength and charge transfer between ReSe2 and the investigated molecules. Notably, P-decorated ReSe2 showed the highest adsorption energy for NO2 and NO (-1.93 and -1.52 eV, respectively) with charge transfer above 0.5e, while Ni-decorated ReSe2 exhibited the highest adsorption energy for NH3 (-0.76 eV). In addition, on the basis of transition theory, we found that only Au-ReSe2 and Ni-ReSe2 can serve as reusable chemiresisitve gas sensors for reliable detection of NO and NH3, respectively. Hence, our findings indicate that gas-sensing applications can be significantly improved by utilizing a single-atom-doped ReSe2 monolayer.
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- Jaafar Abdul-Aziz Mehrez
- Key Laboratory of Thin Film and Microfabrication (Ministry of Education), Department of Micro/Nano Electronics, School of Electronics Information and Electrical Engineering, Institute of Marine Equipment, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Thin Film and Microfabrication (Ministry of Education), Department of Micro/Nano Electronics, School of Electronics Information and Electrical Engineering, Institute of Marine Equipment, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Thin Film and Microfabrication (Ministry of Education), Department of Micro/Nano Electronics, School of Electronics Information and Electrical Engineering, Institute of Marine Equipment, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Thin Film and Microfabrication (Ministry of Education), Department of Micro/Nano Electronics, School of Electronics Information and Electrical Engineering, Institute of Marine Equipment, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Thin Film and Microfabrication (Ministry of Education), Department of Micro/Nano Electronics, School of Electronics Information and Electrical Engineering, Institute of Marine Equipment, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Thin Film and Microfabrication (Ministry of Education), Department of Micro/Nano Electronics, School of Electronics Information and Electrical Engineering, Institute of Marine Equipment, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Eye Diseases Prevention & Treatment Center/Shanghai Eye Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Eye Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Ocular Fundus Diseases, Shanghai Engineering Center for Visual Science and Photomedicine, Shanghai 200080, P. R. China
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- Research Center for Photovoltaics, Shanghai Institute of Space Power-Sources, Shanghai 200245, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Thin Film and Microfabrication (Ministry of Education), Department of Micro/Nano Electronics, School of Electronics Information and Electrical Engineering, Institute of Marine Equipment, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China
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Li Y, Wang L, Song Y, Wang W, Lin C, He X. Functional Optical Fiber Sensors Detecting Imperceptible Physical/Chemical Changes for Smart Batteries. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:154. [PMID: 38499708 PMCID: PMC10948733 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01374-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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The battery technology progress has been a contradictory process in which performance improvement and hidden risks coexist. Now the battery is still a "black box", thus requiring a deep understanding of its internal state. The battery should "sense its internal physical/chemical conditions", which puts strict requirements on embedded sensing parts. This paper summarizes the application of advanced optical fiber sensors in lithium-ion batteries and energy storage technologies that may be mass deployed, focuses on the insights of advanced optical fiber sensors into the processes of one-dimensional nano-micro-level battery material structural phase transition, electrolyte degradation, electrode-electrolyte interface dynamics to three-dimensional macro-safety evolution. The paper contributes to understanding how to use optical fiber sensors to achieve "real" and "embedded" monitoring. Through the inherent advantages of the advanced optical fiber sensor, it helps clarify the battery internal state and reaction mechanism, aiding in the establishment of more detailed models. These advancements can promote the development of smart batteries, with significant importance lying in essentially promoting the improvement of system consistency. Furthermore, with the help of smart batteries in the future, the importance of consistency can be weakened or even eliminated. The application of advanced optical fiber sensors helps comprehensively improve the battery quality, reliability, and life.
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- Yiding Li
- Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Electric Vehicles, Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT), Beijing, 100081, People's Republic of China
- Shenzhen Automotive Research Institute of BIT (Shenzhen Research Institute of National Engineering Research Center of Electric Vehicles), Shenzhen, 518118, People's Republic of China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Electric Vehicles, Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT), Beijing, 100081, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, People's Republic of China.
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Pawar KK, Kumar A, Mirzaei A, Kumar M, Kim HW, Kim SS. 2D nanomaterials for realization of flexible and wearable gas sensors: A review. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 352:141234. [PMID: 38278446 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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Gas sensors are extensively employed for monitoring and detection of hazardous gases and vapors. Many of them are produced on rigid substrates, but flexible and wearable gas sensors are needed for intriguing usage including the internet of things (IoT) and medical devices. The materials with the greatest potential for the fabrication of flexible and wearable gas sensing devices are two-dimensional (2D) semiconducting nanomaterials, which consist of graphene and its substitutes, transition metal dichalcogenides, and MXenes. These types of materials have good mechanical flexibility, high charge carrier mobility, a large area of surface, an abundance of defects and dangling bonds, and, in certain instances adequate transparency and ease of synthesis. In this review, we have addressed the different 2D nonmaterial properties for gas sensing in the context of fabrication of flexible/wearable gas sensors. We have discussed the sensing performance of flexible/wearable gas sensors in various forms such as pristine, composite and noble metal decorated. We believe that content of this review paper is greatly useful for the researchers working in the research area of fabrication of flexible/wearable gas sensors.
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- Krishna Kiran Pawar
- Division of Materials Science and Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, South Korea; The Research Institute of Industrial Science, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, South Korea; School of Nanoscience and Technology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 416004, India
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur, 342030, India
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Shiraz University of Technology, Shiraz, 715557-13876, Iran
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur, 342030, India; Department of Cybernetics, Nanotechnology and Data Processing, Faculty of Automatic Control, Electronics and Computer Science, Silesian University of Technology, Akademicka 16, 44-100, Gliwice, Poland
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- Division of Materials Science and Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, South Korea.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Inha University, Incheon, 22212, South Korea.
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Wu J, Zheng Z, Chi H, Jiang J, Zhu L, Ye Z. Ultrasensitive and Exclusive Chemiresistors with a ZIF-67-Derived Oxide Cage/Nanofiber Co 3O 4/In 2O 3 Heterostructure for Acetone Detection. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:9126-9136. [PMID: 38324454 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c15566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Gas sensors for acetone detection have received considerable attention because acetone has a significant influence on both the environment and human health, e.g., it is flammable and toxic and may be related to blood glucose levels. However, achieving high sensitivity and selectivity at low concentrations is still a great challenge to date. Here, we report a unique chemiresistive gas sensor for acetone detection, which is composed of In2O3 nanofibers loaded with a porous Co-based zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF-67)-derived Co3O4 cage prepared by simple electrospinning and solvothermal methods. The ZIF-67-derived oxide cage/nanofiber Co3O4/In2O3 heterostructure has abundant reversible active adsorption/reaction sites and a type-I heterojunction, resulting in an ultrasensitive response of 954-50 ppm acetone at 300 °C. In addition, it demonstrates a low detection limit of 18.8 ppb, a fast response time of 4 s, good selectivity and repeatability, acceptable humidity interference, and long-term stability. With such excellent sensing performance to acetone, our chemiresistive gas sensor could be potentially applied for environmental monitoring and early diagnosis of diabetes.
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- Jingmin Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P. R. China
- Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oxide Semiconductors for Environmental and Optoelectronic Applications, Institute of Wenzhou, Zhejiang University, Wenzhou 325006, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P. R. China
- Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oxide Semiconductors for Environmental and Optoelectronic Applications, Institute of Wenzhou, Zhejiang University, Wenzhou 325006, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P. R. China
- Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oxide Semiconductors for Environmental and Optoelectronic Applications, Institute of Wenzhou, Zhejiang University, Wenzhou 325006, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P. R. China
- Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oxide Semiconductors for Environmental and Optoelectronic Applications, Institute of Wenzhou, Zhejiang University, Wenzhou 325006, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P. R. China
- Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oxide Semiconductors for Environmental and Optoelectronic Applications, Institute of Wenzhou, Zhejiang University, Wenzhou 325006, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, P. R. China
- Zhejiang Provincial Engineering Research Center of Oxide Semiconductors for Environmental and Optoelectronic Applications, Institute of Wenzhou, Zhejiang University, Wenzhou 325006, P. R. China
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Sosada-Ludwikowska F, Reiner L, Egger L, Lackner E, Krainer J, Wimmer-Teubenbacher R, Singh V, Steinhauer S, Grammatikopoulos P, Koeck A. Adjusting surface coverage of Pt nanocatalyst decoration for selectivity control in CMOS-integrated SnO 2 thin film gas sensors. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2024; 6:1127-1134. [PMID: 38356629 PMCID: PMC10863709 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00552f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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Smart gas-sensor devices are of crucial importance for emerging consumer electronics and Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications, in particular for indoor and outdoor air quality monitoring (e.g., CO2 levels) or for detecting pollutants harmful for human health. Chemoresistive nanosensors based on metal-oxide semiconductors are among the most promising technologies due to their high sensitivity and suitability for scalable low-cost fabrication of miniaturised devices. However, poor selectivity between different target analytes restrains this technology from broader applicability. This is commonly addressed by chemical functionalisation of the sensor surface via catalytic nanoparticles. Yet, while the latter led to significant advances in gas selectivity, nanocatalyst decoration with precise size and coverage control remains challenging. Here, we present CMOS-integrated gas sensors based on tin oxide (SnO2) films deposited by spray pyrolysis technology, which were functionalised with platinum (Pt) nanocatalysts. We deposited size-selected Pt nanoparticles (narrow size distribution around 3 nm) by magnetron-sputtering inert-gas condensation, a technique which enables straightforward surface coverage control. The resulting impact on SnO2 sensor properties for CO and volatile organic compound (VOC) detection via functionalisation was investigated. We identified an upper threshold for nanoparticle deposition time above which increased surface coverage did not result in further CO or VOC sensitivity enhancement. Most importantly, we demonstrate a method to adjust the selectivity between these target gases by simply adjusting the Pt nanoparticle deposition time. Using a simple computational model for nanocatalyst coverage resulting from random gas-phase deposition, we support our findings and discuss the effects of nanoparticle coalescence as well as inter-particle distances on sensor functionalisation.
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- Materials Center Leoben Forschung GmbH 8700 Leoben Austria
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- Materials Center Leoben Forschung GmbH 8700 Leoben Austria
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- Materials Center Leoben Forschung GmbH 8700 Leoben Austria
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- Materials Center Leoben Forschung GmbH 8700 Leoben Austria
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- Nanoparticles by Design Unit, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), Graduate University 904-0495 Okinawa Japan
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- Department of Applied Physics, KTH Royal Institute of Technology 106 91 Stockholm Sweden
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- Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Technion - Israel Institute of Technology Shantou Guangdong 515063 China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Materials and Technologies for Energy Conversion, Guangdong Technion - Israel Institute of Technology Shantou Guangdong 515063 China
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- Materials Center Leoben Forschung GmbH 8700 Leoben Austria
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Wang J, Wei JL, Cao Q, Cheng XF, Chen ZK, He JH. Chemresistive Detection of NO 2 of ppb Level in Humid Air at 350 K Using Azo-Spaced Polycroconamide. ACS Sens 2024; 9:236-243. [PMID: 38123468 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.3c01869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Organic molecules are of great interest for gas sensing applications. However, achieving high-performance gas sensors with high sensitivity, fast response, low consumption, and workability in humid conditions is still challenging. Herein, we report the rational design and synthesis of an ion-in-conjugation polymer, PADC (poly-4,4'-azodianiline-croconamide), obtained by the condensation of croconic acid with 4-4'diaminoazobenzene for gas sensing under humid conditions. The as-fabricated PADC-based gas sensor exhibits ultrahigh sensitivity (802.7 ppm-1 at 1 ppm), subppb detection limit, and high selectivity under humid air with an 80% humidity effect at a temperature down to 350 K. PADC shows good planarity, excellent thermostability, and a narrow band gap of 1.2 eV because of azobenzene fragments spacing previously repulsed biphenyl rings. Compared to previous humidity immunity works, PADC-based sensors realized humidity immunity at a relatively lower temperature, resulting in lower energy consumption.
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- Jia Wang
- College of Chemistry Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- College of Chemistry Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- College of Chemistry Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- College of Chemistry Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- College of Chemistry Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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Tian Y, Xu W, Cong W, Bi X, He J, Song Z, Guan H, Huang C, Wang X. Research progress on the catalytic and thermal decomposition of ammonium dinitramide (ADN). RSC Adv 2024; 14:3636-3646. [PMID: 38268549 PMCID: PMC10804229 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra08053f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
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Ammonium dinitramide (NH4N(NO3)2, ADN) is regarded as a promising oxidizer due to its low signature and high specific impulse. Generally, ADN undergoes exothermic decomposition above 140 °C accompanied by the byproduct of ammonium nitrate (AN). The inevitable endothermic decomposition of AN decreases the overall heat release, and so there is a need to develop efficient catalysts to guide ADN decomposition along desired pathways with a lower decomposition temperature and higher heat release. A suitable catalyst should be able to withstand the harsh conditions in a thruster to achieve a stable thrust force, which poses a huge obstacle for manufacturing a stable and active catalyst. This review gives a comprehensive summary of the thermal and catalytic decomposition pathways of ADN for the first time, which is expected to deepen the understanding of its reaction mechanism and provide useful guidance for designing prospective catalysts toward efficient ADN decomposition.
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- Yubo Tian
- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou 450001 P. R. China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Dalian 116023 P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Dalian 116023 P. R. China
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049 P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Dalian 116023 P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Dalian 116023 P. R. China
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Dalian Maritime University Dalian 116026 P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Dalian 116023 P. R. China
- School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University Xi'an 710069 P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Dalian 116023 P. R. China
- School of Chemical Engineering, Northwest University Xi'an 710069 P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou 450001 P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Dalian 116023 P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Applied Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Dalian 116023 P. R. China
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Dong J, Shao J, Sun C, Pan G, Yang X. Preparation of Pt/WO 3@ZnO hollow spheres for low-temperature and high-efficiency detection of triethylamine. Dalton Trans 2024. [PMID: 38251435 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt03493c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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In this work, hollow spherical Pt-loaded WO3/ZnO heterostructured composites were prepared by a chemical liquid phase synthesis method. The morphology, crystal structure and components of the composites were characterized by SEM, TEM, XRD, XPS, etc. The sensing performance for various gases was also tested. Compared with the pristine WO3 (S = 44@225 °C, 50 ppm) gas sensor, the gas sensor that is functionalized with 1 wt% Pt and 0.5 mmol ZnO (1Pt/WZ-2) has a high response of 842-50 ppm at a relatively low temperature of 100 °C for TEA, with a quick response/recovery time of 34/120 s, a lower detection limit of 50 ppb, and good selectivity and moisture resistance. This study provides a highly efficient synthesis method of composite materials for TEA gas detection and the sensitivity mechanism is also discussed in detail.
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- Junyi Dong
- School of Electronics and Information Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Electronic Materials and Devices, Hebei Engineering Research Center of Microelectronic Materials and Devices (ERC), 5340 Xiping Road, Beichen District, Tianjin, 300401, China.
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- School of Electronics and Information Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Electronic Materials and Devices, Hebei Engineering Research Center of Microelectronic Materials and Devices (ERC), 5340 Xiping Road, Beichen District, Tianjin, 300401, China.
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- School of Electronics and Information Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Electronic Materials and Devices, Hebei Engineering Research Center of Microelectronic Materials and Devices (ERC), 5340 Xiping Road, Beichen District, Tianjin, 300401, China.
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- School of Electronics and Information Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Electronic Materials and Devices, Hebei Engineering Research Center of Microelectronic Materials and Devices (ERC), 5340 Xiping Road, Beichen District, Tianjin, 300401, China.
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- School of Electronics and Information Engineering, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Electronic Materials and Devices, Hebei Engineering Research Center of Microelectronic Materials and Devices (ERC), 5340 Xiping Road, Beichen District, Tianjin, 300401, China.
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Sun Y, Fu S, Sun S, Cui J, Luo Z, Lei Z, Hou Y. Design of a SnO 2/Zeolite Gas Sensor to Enhance Formaldehyde Sensing Properties: From the Strategy of the Band Gap-Tunable Zeolite. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:53714-53724. [PMID: 37935591 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c12789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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ZSM-5 zeolite is usually used in gas sensors as an auxiliary material to improve the gas-sensitive properties of other semiconductor materials, such as its molecular sieve properties and surface adsorption properties. Here, the gas-sensitive mechanism analysis of SnO2/zeolite gas sensors is studied for the first time based on the perspective of zeolite as a band gap-tunable semiconductor that was reported recently. The gas-sensing mechanism of the zeolite/semiconductor has been modeled based on the surface charge theory, and the work function of the ZSM-5 zeolite has been revealed for the first time. A heterostructure of Ag and ZSM-5 was designed and compounded to tune the band gap of the ZSM-5 zeolite by the ammonia pool effect method. The band gap width of the zeolite decreases from 4.51 to 3.61 eV. A series of characterization techniques were used to analyze the distribution and morphology of silver nanoparticles in zeolites and the variation of the ZSM-5 band gap. Then, SnO2/Ag@ZSM-5 sensors were fabricated, and the gas-sensing performances were measured. The gas-sensing results show that the SnO2/Ag@ZSM-5 sensor has an improved response to formaldehyde in particular compared to the SnO2 sensor. The response value of the SnO2/Ag@ZSM-5 sensor to 70 ppm formaldehyde reached 29.4, which is a 528% improvement compared to the SnO2 sensor. Additionally, the selectivity was greatly enhanced. This study provides a strategy for designing and developing higher-performance gas sensors.
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- Yanhui Sun
- College of Information and Communication Engineering, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian 116600, China
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- College of Information and Communication Engineering, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian 116600, China
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- School of Microelectronics, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, China
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- College of Information and Communication Engineering, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian 116600, China
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- College of Information and Communication Engineering, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian 116600, China
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- College of Information and Communication Engineering, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian 116600, China
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- KEDE Numerical Control Co., Ltd, Dalian 116100, China
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Zappa D, Kaur N, Moumen A, Comini E. Metal Oxide Nanowire-Based Sensor Array for Hydrogen Detection. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:2124. [PMID: 38004981 PMCID: PMC10672881 DOI: 10.3390/mi14112124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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Accurate hydrogen leakage detection is a major requirement for the safe and widespread integration of this fuel in modern energy production devices, such as fuel cells. Quasi-1D nanowires of seven different metal oxides (CuO, WO3, Nb-added WO3, SnO2, ZnO, α-Bi2O3, NiO) were integrated into a conductometric sensor array to evaluate the hydrogen-sensing performances in the presence of interfering gaseous compounds, namely carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, methane, acetone, and ethanol, at different operating temperatures (200-400 °C). Principal component analysis (PCA) was applied to data extracted from the array, demonstrating the ability to discriminate hydrogen over other interferent compounds. Moreover, a reduced array formed by only five sensors is proposed. This compact array may be easily implementable into artificial olfaction systems used in real hydrogen detection applications.
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- Dario Zappa
- SENSOR Laboratory, Department of Information Engineering (DII), University of Brescia, Via Valotti 9, 25133 Brescia, Italy; (N.K.); (E.C.)
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- SENSOR Laboratory, Department of Information Engineering (DII), University of Brescia, Via Valotti 9, 25133 Brescia, Italy; (N.K.); (E.C.)
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- Department of Mathematical, Physical and Computer Sciences, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze, 7/A, 43124 Parma, Italy;
- Institute of Materials for Electronics and Magnetism Istituto dei Materiali per l’Elettronica e il Magnetismo (IMEM)—Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Parco Area delle Scienze, 37/A, 43124 Parma, Italy
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- SENSOR Laboratory, Department of Information Engineering (DII), University of Brescia, Via Valotti 9, 25133 Brescia, Italy; (N.K.); (E.C.)
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Li P, Feng B, Feng Y, Song G, Cheng X, Deng Y, Wei J. Synthesis of Mesoporous Lanthanum-Doped SnO 2 Spheres for Sensitive and Selective Detection of the Glutaraldehyde Disinfectant. ACS Sens 2023; 8:3723-3732. [PMID: 37610721 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.3c00953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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Glutaraldehyde disinfectant has been widely applied in aquaculture, farming, and medical treatment. Excessive concentrations of glutaraldehyde in the environment can lead to serious health hazards. Therefore, it is extremely important to develop high-performance glutaraldehyde sensors with low cost, high sensitivity, rapid response, fabulous selectivity, and low limit of detection. Herein, mesoporous lanthanum (La) doped SnO2 spheres with high specific surface area (52-59 m2 g-1), uniform mesopores (with a pore size concentrated at 5.7 nm), and highly crystalline frameworks are designed to fabricate highly sensitive gas sensors toward gaseous glutaraldehyde. The mesoporous lanthanum-doped SnO2 spheres exhibit excellent glutaraldehyde-sensing performance, including high response (13.5@10 ppm), rapid response time (28 s), and extremely low detection limit of 0.16 ppm. The excellent sensing performance is ascribed to the high specific surface area, high contents of chemisorbed oxygen species, and lanthanum doping. DFT calculations suggest that lanthanum doping in the SnO2 lattice can effectively improve the adsorption energy toward glutaraldehyde compared to pure SnO2 materials. Moreover, the fabricated gas sensors can effectively detect commercial glutaraldehyde disinfectants, indicating a potential application in aquaculture, farming, and medical treatment.
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- Ping Li
- Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Instrument for Life Science, The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, P.R. China
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Instrument for Life Science, The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, P.R. China
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Instrument for Life Science, The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, P.R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, iChEM, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Inorganic Material Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Heilongjiang University, Harbin 150080, P.R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, iChEM, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, P.R. China
- State Key Lab of Transducer Technology, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, P.R. China
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Instrument for Life Science, The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, P.R. China
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Small LJ, Vornholt SM, Percival SJ, Meyerson ML, Schindelholz ME, Chapman KW, Nenoff TM. Impedance-Based Detection of NO 2 Using Ni-MOF-74: Influence of Competitive Gas Adsorption. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:37675-37686. [PMID: 37498628 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c06864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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Chemically robust, low-power sensors are needed for the direct electrical detection of toxic gases. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) offer exceptional chemical and structural tunability to meet this challenge, though further understanding is needed regarding how coadsorbed gases influence or interfere with the electrical response. To probe the influence of competitive gases on trace NO2 detection in a simulated flue gas stream, a combined structure-property study integrating synchrotron powder diffraction and pair distribution function analyses was undertaken, to elucidate how structural changes associated with gas binding inside Ni-MOF-74 pores correlate with the electrical response from Ni-MOF-74-based sensors. Data were evaluated for 16 gas combinations of N2, NO2, SO2, CO2, and H2O at 50 °C. Fourier difference maps from a rigid-body Rietveld analysis showed that additional electron density localized around the Ni-MOF-74 lattice correlated with large decreases in Ni-MOF-74 film resistance of up to a factor of 6 × 103, observed only when NO2 was present. These changes in resistance were significantly amplified by the presence of competing gases, except for CO2. Without NO2, H2O rapidly (<120 s) produced small (1-3×) decreases in resistance, though this effect could be differentiated from the slower adsorption of NO2 by the evaluation of the MOF's capacitance. Furthermore, samples exposed to H2O displayed a significant shift in lattice parameters toward a larger lattice and more diffuse charge density in the MOF pore. Evaluating the Ni-MOF-74 impedance in real time, NO2 adsorption was associated with two electrically distinct processes, the faster of which was inhibited by competitive adsorption of CO2. Together, this work points to the unique interaction of NO2 and other specific gases (e.g., H2O, SO2) with the MOF's surface, leading to orders of magnitude decrease in MOF resistance and enhanced NO2 detection. Understanding and leveraging these coadsorbed gases will further improve the gas detection properties of MOF materials.
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- Leo J Small
- Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87185, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, New York 11794, United States
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- Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87185, United States
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- Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87185, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, New York 11794, United States
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- Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87185, United States
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