Investigation on the Development, Stabilization and Impact of Thermally Induced Oxygen Vacancies on the Chemoresistive Sensing Properties of MOX

Gas sensors based on metal oxide (MOX) semiconductors doped with oxygen vacancies (VO) have many advantages over stoichiometric MOX, such as higher surface reactivity and lower operating temperature. However, preparing reduced MOX is challenging, and the impact of different VO types and concentratio...

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Main Authors: Andrea Gaiardo, Lia Vanzetti, Andrea Pedrielli, Matteo Valt, Soufiane Krik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:Proceedings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/97/1/88
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Summary:Gas sensors based on metal oxide (MOX) semiconductors doped with oxygen vacancies (VO) have many advantages over stoichiometric MOX, such as higher surface reactivity and lower operating temperature. However, preparing reduced MOX is challenging, and the impact of different VO types and concentration on sensing performance is still unclear. In this work, we developed a tailored reducing thermal treatment for creating controlled VO in MOX. The effect of the length and temperature of the treatment was investigated using several characterization methods. Finally, measurements were performed to evaluate the impact of VO type and concentration on reduced MOX sensing performance.
ISSN:2504-3900