• 文献标题:   Optimization of multilayer graphene-based gas sensors by ultraviolet photoactivation
  • 文献类型:   Article
  • 作  者:   PENA A, MATATAGUI D, RICCIARDELLA F, SACCO L, VOLLEBREGT S, OTERO D, LOPEZSANCHEZ J, MARIN P, HORRILLO MC
  • 作者关键词:   graphene gas sensor, ultraviolet, nitrogen dioxide, limit of detection, ammonia, carbon monoxide
  • 出版物名称:   APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
  • ISSN:   0169-4332 EI 1873-5584
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  • 被引频次:   0
  • DOI:   10.1016/j.apsusc.2022.155393 EA NOV 2022
  • 出版年:   2023

▎ 摘  要

Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is a potential hazard to human health at low concentrations, below one part per million (ppm). NO2 can be monitored using gas sensors based on multi-layered graphene operating at ambient tem-perature. However, reliable detection of concentrations on the order of parts per million and lower is hindered by partial recovery and lack of reproducibility of the sensors after exposure. We show how to overcome these longstanding problems using ultraviolet (UV) light. When exposed to NO2, the sensor response is enhanced by 290 % -550 % under a 275 nm wavelength light emitting diode irradiation. Furthermore, the sensor's initial state is completely restored after exposure to the target gas. UV irradiation at 68 W/m2 reduces the NO2 detection limit to 30 parts per billion (ppb) at room temperature. We investigated sensor performance optimi-zation for UV irradiation with different power densities and target gases, such as carbon oxide and ammonia. Improved sensitivity, recovery, and reproducibility of UV-assisted graphene-based gas sensors make them suit-able for widespread environmental applications.