The Savitzky-Golay(SG)filter,which employs polynomial least-squares approximations to smooth data and estimate derivatives,is widely used for processing noisy data.However,noise suppression by the SG filter is recogni...The Savitzky-Golay(SG)filter,which employs polynomial least-squares approximations to smooth data and estimate derivatives,is widely used for processing noisy data.However,noise suppression by the SG filter is recognized to be limited at data boundaries and high frequencies,which can significantly reduce the signal-to-noise ratio(SNR).To solve this problem,a novel method synergistically integrating Principal Component Analysis(PCA)with SG filtering is proposed in this paper.This approach avoids the is-sue of excessive smoothing associated with larger window sizes.The proposed PCA-SG filtering algorithm was applied to a CO gas sensing system based on Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy(CRDS).The perform-ance of the PCA-SG filtering algorithm is demonstrated through comparison with Moving Average Filtering(MAF),Wavelet Transformation(WT),Kalman Filtering(KF),and the SG filter.The results demonstrate that the proposed algorithm exhibits superior noise reduction capabilities compared to the other algorithms evaluated.The SNR of the ring-down signal was improved from 11.8612 dB to 29.0913 dB,and the stand-ard deviation of the extracted ring-down time constant was reduced from 0.037μs to 0.018μs.These results confirm that the proposed PCA-SG filtering algorithm effectively improves the smoothness of the ring-down curve data,demonstrating its feasibility.展开更多
Gas sensor is an indispensable part of modern society withwide applications in environmental monitoring,healthcare,food industry,public safety,etc.With the development of sensor technology,wireless communication,smart...Gas sensor is an indispensable part of modern society withwide applications in environmental monitoring,healthcare,food industry,public safety,etc.With the development of sensor technology,wireless communication,smart monitoring terminal,cloud storage/computing technology,and artificial intelligence,smart gas sensors represent the future of gassensing due to their merits of real-time multifunctional monitoring,earlywarning function,and intelligent and automated feature.Various electronicand optoelectronic gas sensors have been developed for high-performancesmart gas analysis.With the development of smart terminals and the maturityof integrated technology,flexible and wearable gas sensors play an increasingrole in gas analysis.This review highlights recent advances of smart gassensors in diverse applications.The structural components and fundamentalprinciples of electronic and optoelectronic gas sensors are described,andflexible and wearable gas sensor devices are highlighted.Moreover,sensorarray with artificial intelligence algorithms and smart gas sensors in“Internet of Things”paradigm are introduced.Finally,the challengesand perspectives of smart gas sensors are discussed regarding the future need of gas sensors for smart city and healthy living.展开更多
The integration of dual-mesoporous structures,the construction of heterojunctions,and the incorporation of highly concentrated oxygen vacancies are pivotal for advancing metal oxide-based gas sensors.Nonetheless,achie...The integration of dual-mesoporous structures,the construction of heterojunctions,and the incorporation of highly concentrated oxygen vacancies are pivotal for advancing metal oxide-based gas sensors.Nonetheless,achieving an optimal design that simultaneously combines mesoporous structures,precise heterojunction modulation,and controlled oxygen vacancies through a one-step process remains challenging.This study proposes an innovative method for fabricating zinc stannate semiconductors featuring dual-mesoporous structures and tunable oxygen vacancies via a direct solution precursor plasma spray technique.As a proof of concept,the resulting zinc stannate-based coatings are applied to detect 2-undecanone,a key biomarker for rice aging.Remarkably,the zinc oxide/zinc stannate heterojunctions with a well-defined secondary pore structure exhibit exceptional gas-sensing performance for 2-undecanone at room temperature.Furthermore,practical experiments indicate that the developed sensor effectively identifies adulteration in various rice varieties.These results underscore the potential of this method for designing metal oxides with tailored properties for high-performance gas sensors.The enhanced adsorption capacity and dual-mesoporous features of this semiconductor make it a promising candidate for sensing applications in agricultural food safety inspections.展开更多
This study systemmatically investigated the effects of solid content and dispersant content on the physicochemical properties of ZnO-SnO_(2) composite ink.The experimental results show that even with the use of low-mo...This study systemmatically investigated the effects of solid content and dispersant content on the physicochemical properties of ZnO-SnO_(2) composite ink.The experimental results show that even with the use of low-molecular-weight PEG400 dispersant,gas-sensitive ink with high solid content and good suspension stability can be obtained,which is advantageous for low-temperature film formation and can effectively prevent property changes and film crack of high-temperature-sintering-induced material.Under this condition,the ink at a 15wt%solid content and 2wt%-10wt%PEG400 has good film-forming ability and high adhesion strength on the micro-electromechanical system(MEMS)micro-hotplates.Especially,the MEMS sensor printed using the ink of 6wt%PEG400 shows highest sensitivity,favorable impact resistance,thermal shock resistance,and up to 8 years of service life.展开更多
In this work,we realized a room-temperature nitrogen dioxide(NO_(2))gas sensor based on a platinum(Pt)-loaded nanoporous gallium nitride(NP-GaN)sensing material using the thermal reduction method and coreduction with ...In this work,we realized a room-temperature nitrogen dioxide(NO_(2))gas sensor based on a platinum(Pt)-loaded nanoporous gallium nitride(NP-GaN)sensing material using the thermal reduction method and coreduction with the catalysis of polyols.The gas sensor gained excellent sensitivity to NO_(2) at a concentration range of 200 ppm to 100 ppb,benefiting from the loading of Pt nanoparticles,and exhibited a short response time(22 s)and recovery time(170 s)to 100 ppm of NO_(2) at room temperature with excellent selectivity to NO_(2) compared with other gases.This phenomenon was attributed to the spillover effect and the synergic electronic interaction with semiconductor materials of Pt,which not only provided more electrons for the adsorption of NO_(2) molecules but also occupied effective sites,causing poor sites for other gases.The low detection limit of Pt/NP-GaN was 100 ppb,and the gas sensor still had a fast response 70 d after fabrication.Besides,the gas-sensing mechanism of the gas sensor was further elaborated to determine the reason leading to its improved properties.The significant spillover impact and oxygen dissociation of Pt provided advantages to its synergic electronic interaction with semiconductor materials,leading to the improvement of the gas properties of gas sensors.展开更多
Thermal runaway(TR)in lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)poses significant safety risks due to its potential to trigger fires and explosions.Early warning of battery TR through gas sensing has emerged as a promising strategy ...Thermal runaway(TR)in lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)poses significant safety risks due to its potential to trigger fires and explosions.Early warning of battery TR through gas sensing has emerged as a promising strategy for hazard mitigation.However,comprehensive reviews critically summarizing recent progress in advanced gas sensing technologies remain scarce.To fill this void,we present a critical review consolidating state-of-the-art advancements in gas sensing for TR early warning.This review first overviews the fundamentals of gas sensing for TR monitoring,encompassing thermodynamics and kinetic principles of gas evolution alongside current gas sensing technologies.We then comprehensively explored multi-scale engineering methods,spanning material innovations,device configurations,and system-level integration,with an emphasis on cutting-edge techniques like additive manufacturing and data-driven design frameworks.Future research priorities are identified,including the enhancement of gas selectivity and environmental robustness,the development of machine learning-driven intelligent gas sensing networks,and the establishment of standardized protocols for practical deployment.By integrating interdisciplinary insights derived from materials science,electrochemistry,and embedded systems engineering,this review is positioned to offer actionable guidelines for advancing scalable and reliable gas-sensing solutions toward boosted LIB safety.展开更多
A compact and highly sensitive gas pressure and temperature sensor based on Fabry-Pérot interferometer(FPI)and fiber Bragg grating(FBG)is proposed and demonstrated experimentally in this paper.The theoretical mod...A compact and highly sensitive gas pressure and temperature sensor based on Fabry-Pérot interferometer(FPI)and fiber Bragg grating(FBG)is proposed and demonstrated experimentally in this paper.The theoretical model for pressure and temperature sensing is established.Building on this foundation,a novel micro silicon cavity sensor structure sensitive to pressure is devised downstream of an FBG.The concept of separate measurement and the mechanisms enhancing pressure sensitivity are meticulously analyzed,and the corresponding samples are fabricated.The experimental results indicate that the pressure sensitivity of the sensor is-747.849 nm/MPa in 0—100 k Pa and its linearity is 99.7%and it maintains good stability in 150 min.The sensor offers the advantages of compact size,robust construction,easy fabrication,and high sensitivity,making it potentially valuable for micro-pressure application.展开更多
Organic semiconductor materials have demonstrated extensive potential in the field of gas sensors due to the advantages including designable chemical structure,tunable physical and chemical properties.Through density ...Organic semiconductor materials have demonstrated extensive potential in the field of gas sensors due to the advantages including designable chemical structure,tunable physical and chemical properties.Through density functional theory(DFT)calculations,researchers can investigate gas sensing mechanisms,optimize,and predict the electronic structures and response characteristics of these materials,and thereby identify candidate materials with promising gas sensing applications for targeted design.This review concentrates on three primary applications of DFT technology in the realm of organic semiconductor-based gas sensors:(1)Investigating the sensing mechanisms by analyzing the interactions between gas molecules and sensing materials through DFT,(2)simulating the dynamic responses of gas molecules,which involves the behavior on the sensing interface using DFT combined with other computational methods to explore adsorption and diffusion processes,and(3)exploring and designing sensitive materials by employing DFT for screening and predicting chemical structures,thereby developing new sensing materials with exceptional performance.Furthermore,this review examines current research outcomes and anticipates the extensive application prospects of DFT technology in the domain of organic semiconductor-based gas sensors.These efforts are expected to provide valuable insights for further indepth exploration of DFT applications in sensor technology,thereby fostering significant advancements and innovations in the field.展开更多
A high-performance ammonia(NH_(3))sensor is prepared based on CeO_(2)/NiO composite,using a hydrothermal method.Experimental findings confirm that the CeO_(2)/NiO composite significantly enhances the performance of th...A high-performance ammonia(NH_(3))sensor is prepared based on CeO_(2)/NiO composite,using a hydrothermal method.Experimental findings confirm that the CeO_(2)/NiO composite significantly enhances the performance of the NiO-based NH_(3) sensor.This improvement is primarily due to the increase in oxygen vacancies(Ov),chemically adsorbed oxygen(Oc),and the proportion of Ni^(3+) on the surface of the CeO_(2)/NiO.The CeO_(2)/NiO sensor shows a high response to NH_(3),exhibiting response/recovery times of 1.8 s/0.9 s at the NH_(3) concentration of 5×10^(−6)mL/m^(3),with the theoretical lowest detection limit of 98.651×10^(−9)mL/m^(3).Additionally,the CeO_(2)/NiO sensor has been successfully applied in the simulated detection of Helicobacter pylori infection,highlighting its significant research value and potential application prospects in biomedical diagnostics.展开更多
Selectivity remains a significant challenge for gas sensors. In contrast to conventional gas sensors that depend solely on conductivity to detect gases, we exploited a single NiO-doped SnO_(2) sensor to simultaneously...Selectivity remains a significant challenge for gas sensors. In contrast to conventional gas sensors that depend solely on conductivity to detect gases, we exploited a single NiO-doped SnO_(2) sensor to simultaneously monitor transient changes in both sensor conductivity and temperature. The distinct response profiles of H_(2) and NH_(3) gases were attributed to differences in their redox rates and enthalpy changes during chemical reactions, which provided an opportunity for gas identification using machine learning(ML) algorithms. The test results indicate that preprocessing the extracted calorimetric and chemi-resistive parameters using the principal component analysis(PCA), followed by the application of ML classifiers for identification,enables a 100% accuracy for both target analytes. This work presents a facile gas identification method that enhances chiplevel sensor applications while minimizing the need for complex sensor arrays.展开更多
A new silicon beam resonator design for a novel gas sensor based on simultaneous conductivity and mass change measurement is investigated. High selectivity and sensitivity in gas detection can be obtained by measuring...A new silicon beam resonator design for a novel gas sensor based on simultaneous conductivity and mass change measurement is investigated. High selectivity and sensitivity in gas detection can be obtained by measuring the charge-to-mass ratio of gas molecules. Structures of silicon beam resonators are designed, simulated, and optimized. This gas sensor is fabricated using sacrificial layer microelectronmechanical system technology, and the resonant frequency of the microbeam is measured.展开更多
Three-dimensional （3D） hierarchical Co3O4 microcrystal with radial dendritic morphologies was prepared through hydrothermal reactions followed by subsequent annealing treatment. Structural and morphological characte...Three-dimensional （3D） hierarchical Co3O4 microcrystal with radial dendritic morphologies was prepared through hydrothermal reactions followed by subsequent annealing treatment. Structural and morphological characterizations were performed by X-ray diffraction, scan-ning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The gas sensing properties of the as-obtained microcrystal were investigated at 110 oC, which revealed that the 3D hierarchical porous Co3O4 microcrystal exhibited high sensitivity to ammonia, as well as a short response time of 10 s. The response characteristic indicates that the sensor has a good stability and reversibility. Detections of toxic and flammable gases, such as ethanol, acetone and benzene were also carried out at a relative low temperature. The results indicate that such hierarchical Co3O4 microcrystal would be a potential material in the field of gas sensing.展开更多
In order to simplify the fabrication process,distribute the temperature uniformly and reduce the power consumption of the micro-hotplate（MHP） gas sensor,a planar-type gas sensor based on SnO2 thin film with suspende...In order to simplify the fabrication process,distribute the temperature uniformly and reduce the power consumption of the micro-hotplate（MHP） gas sensor,a planar-type gas sensor based on SnO2 thin film with suspended structure is designed through a MEMS process.Steady-state thermal analysis of the gas sensor and the closed membrane type sensor where the membrane overlaps the Si substrate is carried out with the finite element model,and it is shown that the suspended planar-type gas sensor has a more homogeneous temperature distribution and a lower power consumption.When the maximum temperature on the sensor reaches 383℃,the power consumption is only 7 mW,and the temperature gradient across the thin film is less than 14℃.To overcome the fragility of the suspended beams,a novel fabrication process in which the deposition of the gas sensing film occurs prior to the formation of suspended beams is proposed.The back side of the Si substrate is etched through deep reactive ion etching（DRIE） to avoid chemical pollution of the front side.The fabrication steps in which only four masks are used for the photolithography are described in detail.The Fe doped SnO2 thin film synthesized by sol-gel spin-coating is used as the gas sensing element.The device is tested on hydrogen and exhibits satisfactory sensing performance.The sensitivity increases with the rise of the concentration from 50×10-6 to 2000×10-6,and reaches about 30 at 2000×10-6.展开更多
Because of the interesting and multifunctional properties,recently,ZnO nanostructures are considered as excellent material for fabrication of highly sensitive and selective gas sensors.Thus,ZnO nanomaterials are widel...Because of the interesting and multifunctional properties,recently,ZnO nanostructures are considered as excellent material for fabrication of highly sensitive and selective gas sensors.Thus,ZnO nanomaterials are widely used to fabricate efficient gas sensors for the detection of various hazardous and toxic gases.The presented review article is focusing on the recent developments of NO2gas sensors based on ZnO nanomaterials.The review presents the general introduction of some metal oxide nanomaterials for gas sensing application and finally focusing on the structure of ZnO and its gas sensing mechanisms.Basic gas sensing characteristics such as gas response,response time,recovery time,selectivity,detection limit,stability and recyclability,etc are also discussed in this article.Further,the utilization of various ZnO nanomaterials such as nanorods,nanowires,nano-micro flowers,quantum dots,thin films and nanosheets,etc for the fabrication of NO2gas sensors are also presented.Moreover,various factors such as NO2concentrations,annealing temperature,ZnO morphologies and particle sizes,relative humidity,operating temperatures which are affecting the NO2gas sensing properties are discussed in this review.Finally,the review article is concluded and future directions are presented.展开更多
Graphene-based gas/vapor sensors have attracted much attention in recent years due to their variety of structures, unique sensing performances, room-temperature working conditions, and tremendous application prospects...Graphene-based gas/vapor sensors have attracted much attention in recent years due to their variety of structures, unique sensing performances, room-temperature working conditions, and tremendous application prospects, etc.Herein, we summarize recent advantages in graphene preparation, sensor construction, and sensing properties of various graphene-based gas/vapor sensors, such as NH_3, NO_2, H_2, CO, SO_2, H_2S, as well as vapor of volatile organic compounds.The detection mechanisms pertaining to various gases are also discussed. In conclusion part, some existing problems which may hinder the sensor applications are presented. Several possible methods to solve these problems are proposed, for example, conceived solutions, hybrid nanostructures, multiple sensor arrays, and new recognition algorithm.展开更多
Chemi-resistive sensors based on hybrid functional materials are promising candidates for gas sensing with high responsivity,good selectivity,fast response/recovery,great stability/repeatability,room-working temperatu...Chemi-resistive sensors based on hybrid functional materials are promising candidates for gas sensing with high responsivity,good selectivity,fast response/recovery,great stability/repeatability,room-working temperature,low cost,and easy-to-fabricate,for versatile applications.This progress report reviews the advantages and advances of these sensing structures compared with the single constituent,according to five main sensing forms:manipulating/constructing heterojunctions,catalytic reaction,charge transfer,charge carrier transport,molecular binding/sieving,and their combinations.Promises and challenges of the advances of each form are presented and discussed.Critical thinking and ideas regarding the orientation of the development of hybrid material-based gas sensor in the future are discussed.展开更多
Room-temperature gas sensors have aroused great attention in current gas sensor technology because of deemed demand of cheap,low power consumption and portable sensors for rapidly growing Internet of things applicatio...Room-temperature gas sensors have aroused great attention in current gas sensor technology because of deemed demand of cheap,low power consumption and portable sensors for rapidly growing Internet of things applications.As an important approach,light illumination has been exploited for room-temperature operation with improving gas sensor's attributes including sensitivity,speed and selectivity.This review provides an overview of the utilization of photoactivated nanomaterials in gas sensing field.First,recent advances in gas sensing of some exciting different nanostructures and hybrids of metal oxide semiconductors under light illumination are highlighted.Later,excellent gas sensing performance of emerging two-dimensional materialsbased sensors under light illumination is discussed in details with proposed gas sensing mechanism.Originated impressive features from the interaction of photons with sensing materials are elucidated in the context of modulating sensing characteristics.Finally,the review concludes with key and constructive insights into current and future perspectives in the light-activated nanomaterials for optoelectronic gas sensor applications.展开更多
Breathing is an inherent human activity;however,the composition of the air we inhale and gas exhale remains unknown to us.To address this,wearable vapor sensors can help people monitor air composition in real time to ...Breathing is an inherent human activity;however,the composition of the air we inhale and gas exhale remains unknown to us.To address this,wearable vapor sensors can help people monitor air composition in real time to avoid underlying risks,and for the early detection and treatment of diseases for home healthcare.Hydrogels with three-dimensional polymer networks and large amounts of water molecules are naturally flexible and stretchable.Functionalized hydrogels are intrinsically conductive,self-healing,self-adhesive,biocompatible,and room-temperature sensitive.Compared with traditional rigid vapor sensors,hydrogel-based gas and humidity sensors can directly fit human skin or clothing,and are more suitable for real-time monitoring of personal health and safety.In this review,current studies on hydrogel-based vapor sensors are investigated.The required properties and optimization methods of wearable hydrogel-based sensors are introduced.Subsequently,existing reports on the response mechanisms of hydrogel-based gas and humidity sensors are summarized.Related works on hydrogel-based vapor sensors for their application in personal health and safety monitoring are presented.Moreover,the potential of hydrogels in the field of vapor sensing is elucidated.Finally,the current research status,challenges,and future trends of hydrogel gas/humidity sensing are discussed.展开更多
With the rapid development of the Internet of Things,there is a great demand for portable gas sensors.Metal oxide semiconductors(MOS)are one of the most traditional and well-studied gas sensing materials and have been...With the rapid development of the Internet of Things,there is a great demand for portable gas sensors.Metal oxide semiconductors(MOS)are one of the most traditional and well-studied gas sensing materials and have been widely used to prepare various commercial gas sensors.However,it is limited by high operating temperature.The current research works are directed towards fabricating high-performance flexible room-temperature(FRT)gas sensors,which are effective in simplifying the structure of MOS-based sensors,reducing power consumption,and expanding the application of portable devices.This article presents the recent research progress of MOS-based FRT gas sensors in terms of sensing mechanism,performance,flexibility characteristics,and applications.This review comprehensively summarizes and discusses five types of MOS-based FRT gas sensors,including pristine MOS,noble metal nanoparticles modified MOS,organic polymers modified MOS,carbon-based materials(carbon nanotubes and graphene derivatives)modified MOS,and two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides materials modified MOS.The effect of light-illuminated to improve gas sensing performance is further discussed.Furthermore,the applications and future perspectives of FRT gas sensors are also discussed.展开更多
Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x),which is a novel two-dimensional(2 D)material,has received enormous interest in the field of sensor technology due to its large surface area,excellent electrical conductivity,and abundant active surfa...Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x),which is a novel two-dimensional(2 D)material,has received enormous interest in the field of sensor technology due to its large surface area,excellent electrical conductivity,and abundant active surface sites.In recent years,several Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)-based gases and humidity sensors have been developed and reported.In this review,we focus on the latest applications of Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)-based nanomaterials in gas and humidity sensors.First,the synthesis of Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) from the dangerous fluorine-containing etching process to the safe fluorine-free preparation method was discussed,and the structures of the Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) controlled by different delamination methods were also outlined.Subsequently,the functionalization of pristine Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) and composite strategies for enhancing its gas and humidity sensing performance were reviewed.In addition,the gas and humidity sensing mechanisms of sensors based on Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) were also summarized.Finally,the challenges and opportunities for the use of Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) gas and humidity sensors were discussed to provide guidance on the promising potential of Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) in this field.展开更多
文摘The Savitzky-Golay(SG)filter,which employs polynomial least-squares approximations to smooth data and estimate derivatives,is widely used for processing noisy data.However,noise suppression by the SG filter is recognized to be limited at data boundaries and high frequencies,which can significantly reduce the signal-to-noise ratio(SNR).To solve this problem,a novel method synergistically integrating Principal Component Analysis(PCA)with SG filtering is proposed in this paper.This approach avoids the is-sue of excessive smoothing associated with larger window sizes.The proposed PCA-SG filtering algorithm was applied to a CO gas sensing system based on Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy(CRDS).The perform-ance of the PCA-SG filtering algorithm is demonstrated through comparison with Moving Average Filtering(MAF),Wavelet Transformation(WT),Kalman Filtering(KF),and the SG filter.The results demonstrate that the proposed algorithm exhibits superior noise reduction capabilities compared to the other algorithms evaluated.The SNR of the ring-down signal was improved from 11.8612 dB to 29.0913 dB,and the stand-ard deviation of the extracted ring-down time constant was reduced from 0.037μs to 0.018μs.These results confirm that the proposed PCA-SG filtering algorithm effectively improves the smoothness of the ring-down curve data,demonstrating its feasibility.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22376159)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities.
文摘Gas sensor is an indispensable part of modern society withwide applications in environmental monitoring,healthcare,food industry,public safety,etc.With the development of sensor technology,wireless communication,smart monitoring terminal,cloud storage/computing technology,and artificial intelligence,smart gas sensors represent the future of gassensing due to their merits of real-time multifunctional monitoring,earlywarning function,and intelligent and automated feature.Various electronicand optoelectronic gas sensors have been developed for high-performancesmart gas analysis.With the development of smart terminals and the maturityof integrated technology,flexible and wearable gas sensors play an increasingrole in gas analysis.This review highlights recent advances of smart gassensors in diverse applications.The structural components and fundamentalprinciples of electronic and optoelectronic gas sensors are described,andflexible and wearable gas sensor devices are highlighted.Moreover,sensorarray with artificial intelligence algorithms and smart gas sensors in“Internet of Things”paradigm are introduced.Finally,the challengesand perspectives of smart gas sensors are discussed regarding the future need of gas sensors for smart city and healthy living.
基金supported by the Outstanding Youth Foundation of Jiangsu Province of China(Grant No.BK20211548)the Yangzhou Science and Technology Plan Project(Grant No.YZ2023246)。
文摘The integration of dual-mesoporous structures,the construction of heterojunctions,and the incorporation of highly concentrated oxygen vacancies are pivotal for advancing metal oxide-based gas sensors.Nonetheless,achieving an optimal design that simultaneously combines mesoporous structures,precise heterojunction modulation,and controlled oxygen vacancies through a one-step process remains challenging.This study proposes an innovative method for fabricating zinc stannate semiconductors featuring dual-mesoporous structures and tunable oxygen vacancies via a direct solution precursor plasma spray technique.As a proof of concept,the resulting zinc stannate-based coatings are applied to detect 2-undecanone,a key biomarker for rice aging.Remarkably,the zinc oxide/zinc stannate heterojunctions with a well-defined secondary pore structure exhibit exceptional gas-sensing performance for 2-undecanone at room temperature.Furthermore,practical experiments indicate that the developed sensor effectively identifies adulteration in various rice varieties.These results underscore the potential of this method for designing metal oxides with tailored properties for high-performance gas sensors.The enhanced adsorption capacity and dual-mesoporous features of this semiconductor make it a promising candidate for sensing applications in agricultural food safety inspections.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62171331)the Hubei Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.2020CFB188)the Sanya Science and Education Innovation Park of Wuhan University of Technology(No.2020KF0030)。
文摘This study systemmatically investigated the effects of solid content and dispersant content on the physicochemical properties of ZnO-SnO_(2) composite ink.The experimental results show that even with the use of low-molecular-weight PEG400 dispersant,gas-sensitive ink with high solid content and good suspension stability can be obtained,which is advantageous for low-temperature film formation and can effectively prevent property changes and film crack of high-temperature-sintering-induced material.Under this condition,the ink at a 15wt%solid content and 2wt%-10wt%PEG400 has good film-forming ability and high adhesion strength on the micro-electromechanical system(MEMS)micro-hotplates.Especially,the MEMS sensor printed using the ink of 6wt%PEG400 shows highest sensitivity,favorable impact resistance,thermal shock resistance,and up to 8 years of service life.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.62031022 and 52375572)the Key R&D Program of Shanxi Province,China(No.202102030201003)+1 种基金Shanxi-Zheda Institute of Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering,China(No.2022SXAT001)Key Core Technological Breakthrough Program of Taiyuan City,China(No.2024TYJB0126).
文摘In this work,we realized a room-temperature nitrogen dioxide(NO_(2))gas sensor based on a platinum(Pt)-loaded nanoporous gallium nitride(NP-GaN)sensing material using the thermal reduction method and coreduction with the catalysis of polyols.The gas sensor gained excellent sensitivity to NO_(2) at a concentration range of 200 ppm to 100 ppb,benefiting from the loading of Pt nanoparticles,and exhibited a short response time(22 s)and recovery time(170 s)to 100 ppm of NO_(2) at room temperature with excellent selectivity to NO_(2) compared with other gases.This phenomenon was attributed to the spillover effect and the synergic electronic interaction with semiconductor materials of Pt,which not only provided more electrons for the adsorption of NO_(2) molecules but also occupied effective sites,causing poor sites for other gases.The low detection limit of Pt/NP-GaN was 100 ppb,and the gas sensor still had a fast response 70 d after fabrication.Besides,the gas-sensing mechanism of the gas sensor was further elaborated to determine the reason leading to its improved properties.The significant spillover impact and oxygen dissociation of Pt provided advantages to its synergic electronic interaction with semiconductor materials,leading to the improvement of the gas properties of gas sensors.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52325801,52402052)。
文摘Thermal runaway(TR)in lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)poses significant safety risks due to its potential to trigger fires and explosions.Early warning of battery TR through gas sensing has emerged as a promising strategy for hazard mitigation.However,comprehensive reviews critically summarizing recent progress in advanced gas sensing technologies remain scarce.To fill this void,we present a critical review consolidating state-of-the-art advancements in gas sensing for TR early warning.This review first overviews the fundamentals of gas sensing for TR monitoring,encompassing thermodynamics and kinetic principles of gas evolution alongside current gas sensing technologies.We then comprehensively explored multi-scale engineering methods,spanning material innovations,device configurations,and system-level integration,with an emphasis on cutting-edge techniques like additive manufacturing and data-driven design frameworks.Future research priorities are identified,including the enhancement of gas selectivity and environmental robustness,the development of machine learning-driven intelligent gas sensing networks,and the establishment of standardized protocols for practical deployment.By integrating interdisciplinary insights derived from materials science,electrochemistry,and embedded systems engineering,this review is positioned to offer actionable guidelines for advancing scalable and reliable gas-sensing solutions toward boosted LIB safety.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61735014 and 61927812)the Shaanxi Provincial Education Department(No.18JS093)+2 种基金the Natural Science Basic Research Program of Shaanxi Province(No.2024JC-YBMS-530)the Operation Fund of Logging Key Laboratory of Group Company(No.2021DQ0107-11)the Graduate Student Innovation Fund of Xi’an Shiyou University(No.YCS23213193)。
文摘A compact and highly sensitive gas pressure and temperature sensor based on Fabry-Pérot interferometer(FPI)and fiber Bragg grating(FBG)is proposed and demonstrated experimentally in this paper.The theoretical model for pressure and temperature sensing is established.Building on this foundation,a novel micro silicon cavity sensor structure sensitive to pressure is devised downstream of an FBG.The concept of separate measurement and the mechanisms enhancing pressure sensitivity are meticulously analyzed,and the corresponding samples are fabricated.The experimental results indicate that the pressure sensitivity of the sensor is-747.849 nm/MPa in 0—100 k Pa and its linearity is 99.7%and it maintains good stability in 150 min.The sensor offers the advantages of compact size,robust construction,easy fabrication,and high sensitivity,making it potentially valuable for micro-pressure application.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.92263109 and 61904188)the Shanghai Rising-Star Program(No.22QA1410400)。
文摘Organic semiconductor materials have demonstrated extensive potential in the field of gas sensors due to the advantages including designable chemical structure,tunable physical and chemical properties.Through density functional theory(DFT)calculations,researchers can investigate gas sensing mechanisms,optimize,and predict the electronic structures and response characteristics of these materials,and thereby identify candidate materials with promising gas sensing applications for targeted design.This review concentrates on three primary applications of DFT technology in the realm of organic semiconductor-based gas sensors:(1)Investigating the sensing mechanisms by analyzing the interactions between gas molecules and sensing materials through DFT,(2)simulating the dynamic responses of gas molecules,which involves the behavior on the sensing interface using DFT combined with other computational methods to explore adsorption and diffusion processes,and(3)exploring and designing sensitive materials by employing DFT for screening and predicting chemical structures,thereby developing new sensing materials with exceptional performance.Furthermore,this review examines current research outcomes and anticipates the extensive application prospects of DFT technology in the domain of organic semiconductor-based gas sensors.These efforts are expected to provide valuable insights for further indepth exploration of DFT applications in sensor technology,thereby fostering significant advancements and innovations in the field.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China“Preparation and application of self-powered carbon nitride/metal oxide humidity sensors”(2023D01C05).
文摘A high-performance ammonia(NH_(3))sensor is prepared based on CeO_(2)/NiO composite,using a hydrothermal method.Experimental findings confirm that the CeO_(2)/NiO composite significantly enhances the performance of the NiO-based NH_(3) sensor.This improvement is primarily due to the increase in oxygen vacancies(Ov),chemically adsorbed oxygen(Oc),and the proportion of Ni^(3+) on the surface of the CeO_(2)/NiO.The CeO_(2)/NiO sensor shows a high response to NH_(3),exhibiting response/recovery times of 1.8 s/0.9 s at the NH_(3) concentration of 5×10^(−6)mL/m^(3),with the theoretical lowest detection limit of 98.651×10^(−9)mL/m^(3).Additionally,the CeO_(2)/NiO sensor has been successfully applied in the simulated detection of Helicobacter pylori infection,highlighting its significant research value and potential application prospects in biomedical diagnostics.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (62431018)in part by the Guangzhou Municipal Science and Technology Bureau (SL2023A04J00435)in part by the One Hundred Youth Project of Guangdong University of Technology (263113873)。
文摘Selectivity remains a significant challenge for gas sensors. In contrast to conventional gas sensors that depend solely on conductivity to detect gases, we exploited a single NiO-doped SnO_(2) sensor to simultaneously monitor transient changes in both sensor conductivity and temperature. The distinct response profiles of H_(2) and NH_(3) gases were attributed to differences in their redox rates and enthalpy changes during chemical reactions, which provided an opportunity for gas identification using machine learning(ML) algorithms. The test results indicate that preprocessing the extracted calorimetric and chemi-resistive parameters using the principal component analysis(PCA), followed by the application of ML classifiers for identification,enables a 100% accuracy for both target analytes. This work presents a facile gas identification method that enhances chiplevel sensor applications while minimizing the need for complex sensor arrays.
文摘A new silicon beam resonator design for a novel gas sensor based on simultaneous conductivity and mass change measurement is investigated. High selectivity and sensitivity in gas detection can be obtained by measuring the charge-to-mass ratio of gas molecules. Structures of silicon beam resonators are designed, simulated, and optimized. This gas sensor is fabricated using sacrificial layer microelectronmechanical system technology, and the resonant frequency of the microbeam is measured.
基金ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This work was supported by the 211 project of Anhui University, the National Natural Science Foundation of China （No.11374013, No.61290301, No.51072001, No.51272001, and No.51272003）, Anhui Provincial Natural Science Fund （No.l1040606M49）, Higher Educational Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province （No.KJ2012A007）, and the PhD Start-up Fund of Anhui University （No.33190209）. Ming-zai Wu thanks Dr. Fan-li Meng and Miss Hui-hua Li from the Institute of Intelligent Machines, CAS for the help with gas sensing experiment.
文摘Three-dimensional （3D） hierarchical Co3O4 microcrystal with radial dendritic morphologies was prepared through hydrothermal reactions followed by subsequent annealing treatment. Structural and morphological characterizations were performed by X-ray diffraction, scan-ning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The gas sensing properties of the as-obtained microcrystal were investigated at 110 oC, which revealed that the 3D hierarchical porous Co3O4 microcrystal exhibited high sensitivity to ammonia, as well as a short response time of 10 s. The response characteristic indicates that the sensor has a good stability and reversibility. Detections of toxic and flammable gases, such as ethanol, acetone and benzene were also carried out at a relative low temperature. The results indicate that such hierarchical Co3O4 microcrystal would be a potential material in the field of gas sensing.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.58175122)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (No.BK2007185)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Higher Education Institutions of Jiangsu Province(No.07KJB460044)the Scientific Research Innovation Project for College Graduates in Jiangsu Province (No.CXZZ11_0340)
文摘In order to simplify the fabrication process,distribute the temperature uniformly and reduce the power consumption of the micro-hotplate（MHP） gas sensor,a planar-type gas sensor based on SnO2 thin film with suspended structure is designed through a MEMS process.Steady-state thermal analysis of the gas sensor and the closed membrane type sensor where the membrane overlaps the Si substrate is carried out with the finite element model,and it is shown that the suspended planar-type gas sensor has a more homogeneous temperature distribution and a lower power consumption.When the maximum temperature on the sensor reaches 383℃,the power consumption is only 7 mW,and the temperature gradient across the thin film is less than 14℃.To overcome the fragility of the suspended beams,a novel fabrication process in which the deposition of the gas sensing film occurs prior to the formation of suspended beams is proposed.The back side of the Si substrate is etched through deep reactive ion etching（DRIE） to avoid chemical pollution of the front side.The fabrication steps in which only four masks are used for the photolithography are described in detail.The Fe doped SnO2 thin film synthesized by sol-gel spin-coating is used as the gas sensing element.The device is tested on hydrogen and exhibits satisfactory sensing performance.The sensitivity increases with the rise of the concentration from 50×10-6 to 2000×10-6,and reaches about 30 at 2000×10-6.
基金supported by NSTIP strategic technologies programs,number(12-NAN2551-02)in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
文摘Because of the interesting and multifunctional properties,recently,ZnO nanostructures are considered as excellent material for fabrication of highly sensitive and selective gas sensors.Thus,ZnO nanomaterials are widely used to fabricate efficient gas sensors for the detection of various hazardous and toxic gases.The presented review article is focusing on the recent developments of NO2gas sensors based on ZnO nanomaterials.The review presents the general introduction of some metal oxide nanomaterials for gas sensing application and finally focusing on the structure of ZnO and its gas sensing mechanisms.Basic gas sensing characteristics such as gas response,response time,recovery time,selectivity,detection limit,stability and recyclability,etc are also discussed in this article.Further,the utilization of various ZnO nanomaterials such as nanorods,nanowires,nano-micro flowers,quantum dots,thin films and nanosheets,etc for the fabrication of NO2gas sensors are also presented.Moreover,various factors such as NO2concentrations,annealing temperature,ZnO morphologies and particle sizes,relative humidity,operating temperatures which are affecting the NO2gas sensing properties are discussed in this review.Finally,the review article is concluded and future directions are presented.
基金financial supports provided by the National Basic Research Program of China(2013CB932500)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21171117 and 61574091)+3 种基金the Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University(NCET-12-0356)the Program of Shanghai Academic/Technology Research Leader(15XD1525200)Shanghai Jiao Tong University Agri-X Funding(Agri-X2015007)the Program for Professor of Special Appointment(Eastern Scholar)at Shanghai Institutions of Higher Learning
文摘Graphene-based gas/vapor sensors have attracted much attention in recent years due to their variety of structures, unique sensing performances, room-temperature working conditions, and tremendous application prospects, etc.Herein, we summarize recent advantages in graphene preparation, sensor construction, and sensing properties of various graphene-based gas/vapor sensors, such as NH_3, NO_2, H_2, CO, SO_2, H_2S, as well as vapor of volatile organic compounds.The detection mechanisms pertaining to various gases are also discussed. In conclusion part, some existing problems which may hinder the sensor applications are presented. Several possible methods to solve these problems are proposed, for example, conceived solutions, hybrid nanostructures, multiple sensor arrays, and new recognition algorithm.
基金the Phase-II Grand Challenges Explorations award from the Bill,Melinda Gates Foundation(Grant ID:OPP1109493)International Research Fellow of the Japan Society of the Promotion of Science(JSPS,Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan(Standard),P18334)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21801243)the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi province(2018JM6045,2018JM1046)Research funding was received from Shanghai Key Lab for Urban Ecological Processes and Eco-Restoration(SHUES2019A02).
文摘Chemi-resistive sensors based on hybrid functional materials are promising candidates for gas sensing with high responsivity,good selectivity,fast response/recovery,great stability/repeatability,room-working temperature,low cost,and easy-to-fabricate,for versatile applications.This progress report reviews the advantages and advances of these sensing structures compared with the single constituent,according to five main sensing forms:manipulating/constructing heterojunctions,catalytic reaction,charge transfer,charge carrier transport,molecular binding/sieving,and their combinations.Promises and challenges of the advances of each form are presented and discussed.Critical thinking and ideas regarding the orientation of the development of hybrid material-based gas sensor in the future are discussed.
基金the financial support of the Department of Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) (Sanction Order No. CRG/2019/000112)。
文摘Room-temperature gas sensors have aroused great attention in current gas sensor technology because of deemed demand of cheap,low power consumption and portable sensors for rapidly growing Internet of things applications.As an important approach,light illumination has been exploited for room-temperature operation with improving gas sensor's attributes including sensitivity,speed and selectivity.This review provides an overview of the utilization of photoactivated nanomaterials in gas sensing field.First,recent advances in gas sensing of some exciting different nanostructures and hybrids of metal oxide semiconductors under light illumination are highlighted.Later,excellent gas sensing performance of emerging two-dimensional materialsbased sensors under light illumination is discussed in details with proposed gas sensing mechanism.Originated impressive features from the interaction of photons with sensing materials are elucidated in the context of modulating sensing characteristics.Finally,the review concludes with key and constructive insights into current and future perspectives in the light-activated nanomaterials for optoelectronic gas sensor applications.
基金Jin Wu acknowledges financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61801525)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2020A1515010693)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,Sun Yat-sen University(No.22lgqb17)the Independent Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Technologies(Sun Yat-sen University)under grant No.OEMT-2022-ZRC-05.
文摘Breathing is an inherent human activity;however,the composition of the air we inhale and gas exhale remains unknown to us.To address this,wearable vapor sensors can help people monitor air composition in real time to avoid underlying risks,and for the early detection and treatment of diseases for home healthcare.Hydrogels with three-dimensional polymer networks and large amounts of water molecules are naturally flexible and stretchable.Functionalized hydrogels are intrinsically conductive,self-healing,self-adhesive,biocompatible,and room-temperature sensitive.Compared with traditional rigid vapor sensors,hydrogel-based gas and humidity sensors can directly fit human skin or clothing,and are more suitable for real-time monitoring of personal health and safety.In this review,current studies on hydrogel-based vapor sensors are investigated.The required properties and optimization methods of wearable hydrogel-based sensors are introduced.Subsequently,existing reports on the response mechanisms of hydrogel-based gas and humidity sensors are summarized.Related works on hydrogel-based vapor sensors for their application in personal health and safety monitoring are presented.Moreover,the potential of hydrogels in the field of vapor sensing is elucidated.Finally,the current research status,challenges,and future trends of hydrogel gas/humidity sensing are discussed.
基金This work is supported by This work was supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2020YFB2008604 and 2021YFB3202500)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61874034 and 51861135105)+1 种基金the International Science and Technology Cooperation Program of Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Action Plan(No.21520713300)Fudan University-CIOMP Joint Fund(E02632Y7H0).
文摘With the rapid development of the Internet of Things,there is a great demand for portable gas sensors.Metal oxide semiconductors(MOS)are one of the most traditional and well-studied gas sensing materials and have been widely used to prepare various commercial gas sensors.However,it is limited by high operating temperature.The current research works are directed towards fabricating high-performance flexible room-temperature(FRT)gas sensors,which are effective in simplifying the structure of MOS-based sensors,reducing power consumption,and expanding the application of portable devices.This article presents the recent research progress of MOS-based FRT gas sensors in terms of sensing mechanism,performance,flexibility characteristics,and applications.This review comprehensively summarizes and discusses five types of MOS-based FRT gas sensors,including pristine MOS,noble metal nanoparticles modified MOS,organic polymers modified MOS,carbon-based materials(carbon nanotubes and graphene derivatives)modified MOS,and two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides materials modified MOS.The effect of light-illuminated to improve gas sensing performance is further discussed.Furthermore,the applications and future perspectives of FRT gas sensors are also discussed.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U19A2070)the National Science Funds for Excellent Young Scholars of China(No.61822106)the National Science Funds for Creative Research Groups of China(No.61421002)。
文摘Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x),which is a novel two-dimensional(2 D)material,has received enormous interest in the field of sensor technology due to its large surface area,excellent electrical conductivity,and abundant active surface sites.In recent years,several Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)-based gases and humidity sensors have been developed and reported.In this review,we focus on the latest applications of Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)-based nanomaterials in gas and humidity sensors.First,the synthesis of Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) from the dangerous fluorine-containing etching process to the safe fluorine-free preparation method was discussed,and the structures of the Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) controlled by different delamination methods were also outlined.Subsequently,the functionalization of pristine Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) and composite strategies for enhancing its gas and humidity sensing performance were reviewed.In addition,the gas and humidity sensing mechanisms of sensors based on Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) were also summarized.Finally,the challenges and opportunities for the use of Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) gas and humidity sensors were discussed to provide guidance on the promising potential of Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) in this field.
