Broad-class volatile organic compounds (VOCs) detection via polyaniline/zinc oxide (PANI/ZnO) composite materials as gas sensor application.

ABSTRACT: Metal-oxide doped conductive polymers have been investigated as sensors in the field of gas-sensing. Recent developments have highlighted the role of intrinsically conductive polymers, that have reportedly offered high surface response towards the detection of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). In this work, we optimize the development of gas-sensors made of Polyaniline/Zinc oxide (PANI/ZnO) composite, capable of detecting a varied class of VOCs such as, ammonia, acetone, formaldehyde, methanol, and ethanol. The conductivity of these sensors is evaluated at room temperature and are investigated until saturation. In addition to the final application, this work also focusses on the synthesis strategies to achieve an 'optimal' matrix-to-additive ratio, such that superior chemical response is

SUBMITTER: Foronda JRF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9929445 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature