Yujun Guo , Jiayi Qu , Zhenkai Zhang , Zhenyue Liu , Chen Yue , Qiuying Chen , Zhiguo Yang , Yang Mu , Xiaoning Wang , Davoud Dastan , Xi-Tao Yin , Xiaoguang Ma
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Abstract
In this paper, ZnS/NiO p-n heterojunction microspheres were fabricated via a two-step hydrothermal approach. The sensing properties of composites with different ZnS contents were investigated by regulating the ratio of Zn. When containing 25 mol% ZnS, the ZnS/NiO nanosphere sensor achieved a response of 125. The response was improved by a factor of about 83.3 compared to pure NiO. The sensor functions optimally at a temperature of 225 ℃, and it possesses excellent selectivity, a rapid response/recovery time (49/44 s), and long-term stability. Therefore, this paper provides a hydrothermal method to prepare ZnS/NiO nanocomposites with heterojunction, specifically designed to detect n-butanol. After performing a series of characterizations, it was determined that the enhancement of the gas-sensitive properties could be related to the construction of ZnS/NiO heterojunctions and the increase in oxygen vacancies.
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Sensors & Actuators, B: Chemical is an international journal focused on the research and development of chemical transducers. It covers chemical sensors and biosensors, chemical actuators, and analytical microsystems. The journal is interdisciplinary, aiming to publish original works showcasing substantial advancements beyond the current state of the art in these fields, with practical applicability to solving meaningful analytical problems. Review articles are accepted by invitation from an Editor of the journal.