Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7144230 | Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical | 2016 | 28 Pages |
Abstract
In this work, a simple and cost effective MEMS based gas sensor incorporating ZnO-CuO nanoflakes is presented. For ZnO-CuO nanoflakes synthesis, brass film was deposited on oxidized Si substrate by radio frequency (RF) diode sputtering and subsequently subjected to thermal oxidation process. The oxidized samples were characterized using SEM, XRD, XPS and Raman spectroscopy. For the fabrication of the complete sensor, planar MEMS technology with integrated microheater was adopted. This technology uses sputter deposited and recessed SiO2 platform in Si substrate for providing thermal isolation to reduce the power consumption of Ni microheater and prevents heat spreading from heater area. The microheater performance was simulated and experimentally verified. The sensor was tested for different toxic gases and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) over range of operating temperatures and concentrations for optimal sensing performances. The sensing results revealed that the sensor had highest response for acetone vapours over other gases. Also, it showed reproducible and stable performance.
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Authors
Bhagaban Behera, Sudhir Chandra,