Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7888070 | Ceramics International | 2018 | 22 Pages |
Abstract
In this work ZnxCd1âxTiO3 (x=0.25, 0.5, 0.75) nanoparticles were synthesized using solid state reaction method. Detailed investigation of electrical properties and room temperature methanol sensing characteristics of synthesized nanoparticles was carried out. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Scanning Electron Microcopy (SEM) were used to determine the crystal structure and morphology of the prepared material. The transition from positive temperature coefficient of resistivity (PTCR) to negative temperature coefficient of resistivity (NTCR) was observed in Zn0.75Cd0.25TiO3, Zn0.50Cd0.50TiO3 and Zn0.25Cd0.75TiO3 nanoparticles at 268Â K, 248Â K and 278Â K respectively. Prototype sensors of prepared ZnxCd1âxTiO3 (x=0.25, 0.5, 0.75) nanoparticles were tested at 10Â ppm, 20Â ppm, 30Â ppm and 40Â ppm of methanol at room temperature. The Zn0.75Cd0.25TiO3 and Zn0.25Cd0.75TiO3 nanoparticles sensors exhibited fast response and recovery times and a linear response with increase in methanol concentration. The Zn0.5Cd0.5TiO3 nanoparticles sensors exhibited nonlinear response and slow response and recovery times. Response of sensors based on all compositions was stable over period of 30 days.
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Authors
S. Fareed, Arifa Jamil, M.A. Rafiq, F. Sher,