Superior gas detection by nanoporous graphene structures

Jin Wu, Kai Tao, Jianmin Miao, Leslie K. Norford

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Abstract

A new method of combining microwave plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (MPCVD) with ultrasonic fragmentation is exploited to prepare nanoporous graphene (Gr) thin film for detection of hazardous gases with high performance, including high sensitivity, linearity, low limit of detection (LOD) and reversibility. Compared with gas sensors based on traditional planar Gr sheets, this nanoporous Gr thin film displays 3.6 times higher response to 1 ppm NO2, 10.4 times larger response to NH3 and 4.2 times higher response to CO2, demonstrating the improved sensitivity of nanoporous Gr thin film. The boosted sensitivity is attributed to nanoporous Gr structures, large amounts of defects and oxygenated functional groups. Note that ultrafast signal recovery is achieved at room temperature, bypassing the requirement of external stimulus to facilitate the recovery. Furthermore, the response is linear with gas concentration.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTRANSDUCERS 2017 - 19th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages242-245
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781538627310
DOIs
StatePublished - 26 Jul 2017
Event19th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2017 - Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Province of China
Duration: 18 Jun 201722 Jun 2017

Publication series

NameTRANSDUCERS 2017 - 19th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems

Conference

Conference19th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2017
Country/TerritoryTaiwan, Province of China
CityKaohsiung
Period18/06/1722/06/17

Keywords

  • CO
  • gas sensor
  • MPCVD
  • Nanoporous graphene
  • NH
  • NO

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