• 센서학회지
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• 제30권6호
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• pp.369-375
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• 2021

In this study, heterogeneous ZnO/CNTF composites were developed to improve the NO₂-sensing response, facilitated by the self-heating property. Highly conductive and mechanically stable CNTFs were prepared by a wet-spinning process assisted by the liquid crystal (LC) behavior of CNTs. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) of ZIF-8 were precipitated on the surface of the CNTF (ZIF-8/CNTF) via one-pot synthesis in solution. The subsequent calcination process resulted in the formation of the ZnO/CNTF composites. The calcination temperatures were controlled at 400, 500, and 600 ℃ in an N₂ atmosphere to confirm the evolution of the microstructures and NO₂-sensing properties. Gas sensor characterization was performed at 100 ℃ by applying a DC voltage to induce Joule heating through the CNTF. The results revealed that the ZnO/CNTF composite after calcination at 500 ℃ (ZnO/CNTF-500) exhibited an improved response (R_air/R_gas = 1.086) toward 20 ppm NO₂ as compared to the pristine CNTF (R_air/R_gas = 1.063). Selective NO₂-sensing properties were demonstrated with negligible responses toward interfering gas species such as H₂S, NH₃, CO, and toluene. Our approach for the synthesis of MOF-driven ZnO/CNTF composites can provide a new strategy for the fabrication of wearable gas sensors integrated with textile materials.

• 센서학회지
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• 제20권5호
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• pp.305-310
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• 2011

This study focuses on the fabrication of $TiO_2$ nanosheets and their gas sensor application. A simple sonochemical method is employed to fabricate the $TiO_2$ nanosheets. The obtained samples were investigated by transmission electron microscope(TEM) and X-ray Diffraction(XRD). The $TiO_2$ nanosheets were coated on substrates by a dropping method followed by heat treatment. The sensor responses to volatile organic compounds(VOCs) such as toluene, benzene, ethanol and acetaldehyde were studied. It was found that the $TiO_2$ nanosheets sensors are able to detect ppb-levels of VOC gases.

• 한국세라믹학회지
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• 제54권4호
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• pp.303-307
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• 2017

Pure $In_2O_3$, 0.5 and 1.0 wt% Mg doped $In_2O_3$ hollow spheres were synthesized by ultrasonic spray pyrolysis of a solution containing In-, Mg-nitrate and sucrose and their gas sensing characteristics to 5 ppm $C_2H_5OH$, p-xylene, toluene, and HCHO were measured at 250, 300 and $350^{\circ}C$. Although the addition of Mg decreases the specific surface area and the volume of meso-pores, the gas response (resistance ratio) of the 0.5 wt% Mg doped $In_2O_3$ hollow spheres to 5 ppm $C_2H_5OH$ at $350^{\circ}C$ (69.4) was significantly higher than that of the pure $In_2O_3$ hollow spheres (24.4). In addition, the Mg doped $In_2O_3$ hollow spheres showed the highest selectivity to $C_2H_5OH$. This was attributed to the dehydrogenation of $C_2H_5OH$ assisted by basic MgO into reactive $CH_3CHO$ and $H_2$.

• 센서학회지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.258-263
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• 2015

In order to prevent drink-driving by detecting concentration of alcohol from driver's exhale breath, twenty chemical sensors fabricated. The one of purposes for sensor array which consists of those sensors is to discriminate between target gas(alcohol) and interference gases($CH_3CH_2OH$, CO, NOx, Toluene, and Xylene). Wilks's lambda was presented to achieve above purpose and optimal sensors were selected using the method. In this paper, step-wise sensor elimination based on Euclidean distance was investigated for selecting optimal sensors and compared with a result of Wilks's lambda method. The selectivity and sensitivity of sensor array were used for comparing performance of sensor array as a result of two methods. The data acquired from selected sensor were analyzed by pattern analysis methods, principal component analysis and Sammon's mapping to analyze cluster tendency in the low space (2D). The sensor array by stepwise sensor elimination method had a better sensitivity and selectivity compared to a result of Wilks's lambda method.

• 센서학회지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.223-228
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• 2016

In this work, we prepared porous WO3 nanofibers (NFs) functionalized by bio-inspired catalytic $Cr_2O_3$ and $Co_3O_4$ nanoparticles as highly sensitive and selective $H_2S$ gas sensing layers. Highly porous 3-dimensional (3D) NFs networks decorated by well-dispersed catalyst NPs exhibited superior $H_2S$ gas response ($R_{air}/R_{gas}$ = 46 at 5 ppm) in high humidity environment (95 %RH). In particular, the sensors showed outstanding $H_2S$ selectivity against other interfering analytes (such as acetone, toluene, CO, $H_2$, ethanol). Exhaled breath sensors using $Cr_2O_3$ and $Co_3O_4$ catalysts-loaded $WO_3$ NFs are highly promising for the accurate detection of halitosis.

• 센서학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.151-154
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• 2015

The gas sensing characteristic of $MoS_2-MoO_2$ composite yolk-shell spheres were investigated. $MoO_3$-carbon composite spheres were prepared by ultrasonic spray pyrolysis of aqueous droplets containing Mo-source and sucrose in nitrogen, which were converted into $MoO_3$ yolk-shell spheres by heat treatment at $400^{\circ}C$ in air. Subsequently, $MoS_2-MoO_2$ composite yolk-shell spheres were prepared by the partial sulfidation of $MoO_3$. The $MoS_2-MoO_2$ composite yolk-shell spheres showed relatively low and irreversible gas sensing characteristics at < $200^{\circ}C$. In contrast, the sensor showed high and reversible response (S=resistance ratio) to 5 ppm $NO_2$ (S=14.8) at $250^{\circ}C$ with low cross-responses (S=1.17-2.13) to other interference gases such as ethanol, CO, xylene, toluene, trimethylamine, $NH_3$, $H_2$, and HCHO. The $MoS_2-MoO_2$ composite yolk-shell spheres can be used as reliable sensors to detect $NO_2$ in a selective manner.

• 센서학회지
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.237-241
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• 2024

ZnWO₄-WO₃ hetero-composite microspheres were prepared by ultrasonic spray pyrolysis of a solution containing Zn and W cations, followed by heat treatment at 600℃. The gas-sensing characteristics of 5 at% of Zn-added WO₃ (5Zn-WO₃; ZnWO₄-WO₃ hetero-composite) microspheres to 1 ppm acetone, ethanol, 20 ppm hydrogen (H₂), 5 ppm carbon monoxide (CO), 25 ppb toluene, and 5 ppm ammonia (NH₃) were measured at 325-400℃ under 80% relative humidity (RH). The sensor using 5Zn-WO₃ microspheres exhibited highly selective and sensitive gas-sensing properties to acetone at 375℃ even under high humidity conditions. These superior gas-sensing properties were attributed to the increased resistance (electronic sensitization) through n-n heterojunction formation between WO₃ and ZnWO₄ phases and the acidic property of WO₃, which exhibited a low gas response to interfering ethanol gas. The superior acetone gas-sensing characteristics of the 5Zn-WO₃ sensor can be utilized in breath acetone analyzers for rapid, real-time ketogenic diet monitoring.

• 한국가스학회지
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.9-15
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• 2000

원통형 톨루엔 저장탱크의 구조결함을 조사하기 위하여 음향방출시험을 수행하였다. 원통형 저장탱크는 고장력강으로 제작되었으며, 최근에 저장탱크의 하부 1 및 2단은 전면 보수되었다. 음향방출은 최대설계하중의 $75{\~}84\%$ 레벨영역에서 하중절차에 따라 실시간으로 모니터링 되었다. 시험결과는 순수 음향방출뿐만 아니라 유사 음향방출특성도 보여준다. 밸브잡음으로 판단되는 유사 방출들은 하중과는 무관하게 밸브잠금과정에서 과도적으로 발생되었다. 충수과정에서 발생된 순수 음향방출들은 결함에 기인하며, $75{\~}84\%$의 시험하중영역에서는 성장을 하지 않는 것으로 평가되었다. 이 결함들은 활성센서들을 중심으로 수행된 방사선시험을 통하여 용접균열과 기공인 것으로 밝혀졌다.

• 센서학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.191-195
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• 2021

Pure ZnFe₂O₄ and Fe₂O₃-ZnFe₂O₄ hetero-composite spheres were prepared by ultrasonic spray pyrolysis of a solution containing Zn- and Fe-nitrates. Additionally, the sensing characteristics of these spheres in the presence of 5 ppm ethanol, benzene, p-xylene, toluene, and CO (within the temperature range of 275-350 ℃) were investigated. The Fe₂O₃-ZnFe₂O₄ hetero-composite sensor with a cation ratio of [Zn]:[Fe]=1:3 exhibited a high response (resistance ratio = 140.2) and selectivity (response to p-xylene/response to ethanol = 3.4) to 5 ppm p-xylene at 300 ℃, whereas the pure ZnFe₂O₄ sensor showed a comparatively lower gas response and selectivity. The reasons for the superior response and selectivity to p-xylene in Fe₂O₃-ZnFe₂O₄ hetero-composite sensor were discussed in relation to the electronic sensitization due to charge transfer at Fe₂O₃-ZnFe₂O₄ interface and Fe₂O₃-induced catalytic promotion of gas sensing reaction. The sensor can be used to monitor harmful volatile organic compounds and indoor air pollutants.

• 센서학회지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.218-222
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• 2016

Pure and V-doped NiO porous structures were prepared by the evaporation-induced surfactant assembly and subsequent pyrolysis of assembled structures, and their gas sensing characteristics were investigated. Pure NiO porous structures showed negligible gas responses (S=$R_g/R_a$, $R_g$: sensor resistance in analytic gas; $R_a$: sensor resistance in air) to 5 ppm trimethylamine (S=1.17) as well as other interfering gases such as ethanol, p-xylene, toluene, benzene and formaldehyde (S=1.02-1.13). In contrast, the V-doped NiO porous structures exhibited a high response and selectivity to 5 ppm trimethylamine (S=14.5) with low cross-responses to other interfering gases (S=4.0-8.7) at $350^{\circ}C$. The high gas response of V-doped NiO porous structures to trimethylamine was explained by electronic sensitization, that is, the increase in the chemoresistive variation due to the decrease in the hole concentration. The enhanced selectivity to trimethylamine was discussed in relation to the interaction between basic trimethylamine gas and acidic V catalysts.