QCM Sensors Based on PEI Films for CO_2 Detection

In this paper, quartz crystal microbalance（QCM） gas sensors coated with polyehtyleneimine（PEI）was utilized for carbon dioxide（CO2） detection. The sensing mechanism is based on the availability of reversible acid-base reactions between CO2 molecules and PEI at room temperature. The experimental results revealed that the PEI/starch sensor exhibited much higher sensitivity than that of pure PEI, and showed approximate linearity over a concentration region ranging from 500 ppm to 8000 ppm. The influence of humidity had also been investigated. Furthermore, the response and recovery time deceased as the operation temperatures increased. Finally, sensitivity loss after conservation for several days and reversibility of the sensors had been discussed.

Toluene Sensing Properties of P4VP/Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Multi-Layer Film Sensors

Abstract--Poly4-vinylphenol （P4VP）/multi-wan carbon nanotubes （MWNTs） multi-layer sensitive films were deposited on interdigitated electrodes by airbrush technology to detect toluene vapor at room temperature. The surface and section morphologies of the multi-layer films were observed by a scanning electron microscope （SEM）. It is found that the resistance of the sensor increases when it is exposed to toluene vapor and the response has a good linearity with the concentration of toluene. The results show that the P4VP/MWNTs three-layer film sensors have better sensing properties compared with the two-layer film sensors. The related sensing mechanism is studied in detail.

Formaldehyde OTFT Sensors Based on Airbrushed Different Ratios of P3HT/ZnO Films

The formaldehyde （HCHO） detecting at room temperature is of great significance. Different ratios of P3HT/ZnO composite films （3：1, 1：1, and 1：3） were deposited on the organic thin film transistor （OTFT） by spray-deposition technology, and the electrical properties and HCHO-sensing properties of all the prepared OTFT devices were measured by Keithley 4200-SCS source measurement unit. The results show that the OTFT sensor based on the P3HT/ZnO films with the ratio of 1：1 exhibited the best output and transfer curves. Different changing tendency were observed with the increase of ZnO proportion when exposed to HCHO at room temperature, and the device with the ratio of 1：1 behaved a good response and recovery characteristics.

A review on Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)-based nanomaterials:synthesis and applications in gas and humidity sensors

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.

A chitosan/amido-graphene oxide-based self-powered humidity sensor enabled by triboelectric effect

In this work,amido-graphene oxide(GO-NH_(2))loaded chitosan(CTS)composite material(CTS/GO-NH_(2))that acts as both the triboelectric and sensing film was prepared on rotary fan-shaped triboelectric nanogenerator for humidity detection.Compared with the pristine CTSbased triboelectric humidity sensor(CTS-THS)and GONH_(2)-THS,the CTS/GO-NH_(2)-based humidity sensor exhibited higher humidity response and better linearity in the relative humidity(RH)range of 18.7%RH-91.5%RH.The above results can be explained by the massive exposed and less concealed hydrophilic functional groups of CTS with the help of the wrinkle structure of GO-NH_(2).Meanwhile,the CTS/GO-NH_(2)-THS possessed good repeatability and acceptable hysteresis(~6.2%RH).Finally,a humidity sensing mechanism coupling triboelectric contact charging effect with electrons transfer principle under moisture environment was established to interpret the enhanced humidity sensing performance of the composite film-based THS.This work demonstrates that CTS/GONH_(2) composite film can be utilized to fabricate humidity sensors based on the triboelectric effect.

Self-assembled graphene oxide/polyethyleneimine films as high-performance quartz crystal microbalance humidity sensors

As humidity is one of the most widely demanded environmental parameters,the precision of its detection is significant.An advanced humidity sensor will improve the validity of the humidity monitoring system.In this study,a facile chemical layer-by-layer self-assembly(CLS)method was developed for fabricating graphene oxide(GO)/polyethyleneimine(PEI)multilayer films.Owing to the chemical bonding between the PEI and GO,and the intrinsic stickiness of the PEI,layered films with different numbers of layers were successfully prepared using the CLS method and confirmed through ultraviolet-visible(UV-Vis)spectroscopy and the mass loading of quartz crystal microbalance(QCM).Morphological measurements revealed that the roughness and thickness of the films increased exponentially with the number of bilayers.The GO/PEI films were deposited on QCM electrodes using the CLS method to produce the humidity sensors.The humidity measurement results showed a high sensitivity(37.84 Hz/%RH)and rapid response/recovery(<5 s/8 s)of the optimal sensor,which was superior to that of recently developed QCM sensors.

Enhanced positive humidity sensitive behavior of p-reduced graphene oxide decorated with n-WS_(2) nanoparticles

Most resistance-type humidity sensors exhibit negative humidity sensitivity,i.e.,their resistance decreases with a corresponding increase in humidity.This is primarily attributed to the dominant role of ionic conduction in adsorbed water.In this work,a humidity sensor based on a p-type reduced graphene oxide(p-rGO)with positive humidity sensitivity is proposed.Moreover,its positive humidity sensing response is further enhanced by n-type WS_(2) nanoparticles modification.The results show that both rGO and r GO/WS_(2) humidity sensors have good linear response in the relative humidity(RH)range of0%-91.5%.The sensitivity of the rGO/WS_(2) humidity sensor is 1.87 times that of rGO humidity sensor,which is mainly attributed to p-n heterojunction between rGO and WS_(2).Besides,the r GO/WS_(2) humidity sensor has small humidity hysteresis(-3%RH)and good repeatability.This work demonstrates a humidity sensor based on rGO/WS_(2) composite film and provides a facile route for fabricating humidity sensor with positive humidity sensing properties.