MWCNT–OH adsorbed electrospun nylon 6,6 nanofibers chemiresistor and their application in low molecular weight alcohol vapours sensing

Herein, we fabricated MWCNT–OH adsorbed electrospun nylon 6,6 nanofibers by electrospinning and dip coating method. The amount of MWCNT–OH adsorbed to the pure electrospun nylon 6,6 nanofibers was 0.056 wt%. The electrical conductivity of MWCNT–OH adsorbed electrospun nylon 6,6 nanofibers was 5.24 × 10−3 S cm−1. We also investigated the sensing properties of MWCNT–OH adsorbed electrospun nylon 6,6 nanofibers by measuring its response upon exposure to low molecular weight alcohol vapours such as methanol, ethanol, 1-propanol, and 1-butanol. The changes of the electrical resistance of MWCNT–OH adsorbed electrospun nylon 6,6 nanofibers were demonstrated on the basis of hydrogen bonds among the alcohol vapours and hydroxyl groups (–OH) on MWCNT–OH, and amide groups (–NHCO–) in nylon 6,6. The fabricated sensor showed good reversible and reproducible responses upon the cyclic test.