Abstract

In this work, well-aligned vertical ZnO nanorod (ZnO NRs) on p-type Si substrate was fabricated by a microwave-assisted hydrothermal reactor to study the coal mine methane (CMM) gas sensing properties. The XRD diffraction peaks and Raman spectra of the ZnO NRs confirmed the hexagonal wurtzite structure with strong preferential orientation along the c axis and well crystal quality. SEM analysis showed NRs with 100 nm average diameter and ~600 nm length. The variations of the sensor electrical resistance in the presence of CMM were investigated at different gas concentrations and various temperatures in the dark and under UV light. The selectivity and response time of the sensor to CMM gas were improved under UV irradiation. The optimal operating temperatures were 225 °C and 100 °C in dark and exposing UV-irradiation, respectively. Also the response of ZnO NRs sensor under UV excitation in humid condition was higher. The sensor was more selective to CMM than CO2. The sensor stability was considered by repeating CMM detection for 90 days.

Details

Title
High performance and low temperature coal mine gas sensor activated by UV-irradiation
Author
kimiagar, Salimeh 1 ; Najafi, Vahid 2 ; Witkowski, Bartlomiej 3 ; Pietruszka, Rafal 3 ; Godlewski, Marek 3 

 Nano Research Lab (NRL), Department of Physic, Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch (IAUCTB), Tehran, Iran 
 Young Researchers and Elite Club, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran 
 Institute of Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences Al. Lotnikow 32/46 PL-02668, Warsaw, Poland 
Pages
1-10
Publication year
2018
Publication date
Nov 2018
Publisher
Nature Publishing Group
e-ISSN
20452322
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2128535299
Copyright
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