One-dimensional hierarchical core-shell metal oxide semiconductor@WO3 nanocomposites for Ppb-level acetone sensing

Detecting acetone is vital for both environmental safety and human health. However, many existing detection methods suffer from bulky equipment, complex processes, and limited efficiency. Metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) based gas sensors, particularly WO3, have gained attention due to their portabil...

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Published inSensors and actuators. B, Chemical Vol. 415; p. 136008
Main Authors Liao, Qiaobo, Sun, Qiannan, Cao, Chenkai, Hu, Jinwu, Wang, Yinsheng, Li, Shengjuan, Xu, Jingcheng, Li, Guisheng, Zhu, Yongheng, Wang, Ding
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 15.09.2024
Subjects
Acetone detection
Core-shell structure
Gas sensor
MOS@WO3
Nanocomposites
MOS@WO3
Core-shell structure
Gas sensor
Nanocomposites
Acetone detection
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Summary:Detecting acetone is vital for both environmental safety and human health. However, many existing detection methods suffer from bulky equipment, complex processes, and limited efficiency. Metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) based gas sensors, particularly WO3, have gained attention due to their portability, cost-effectiveness, and sensitivity. In this study, we successfully synthesize a series of 1D hierarchical core-shell metal oxide semiconductor MOS@WO3 structures (MOS: TiO2, WO3, and SnO2) via a hydrothermal method employing self-assembly. Notably, the TiO2@WO3 sensor exhibits an exceptional response value (Ra/Rg = 23.6) at a concentration of 50 ppm for acetone. It also demonstrates a rapid response recovery time (12/35.5 s) and a remarkably low detection limit, as low as 10 ppb (Ra/Rg = 1.29). This exceptional sensing performance is attributed to the large specific surface area, abundant oxygen vacancy, narrow bandgap, additional depletion layer of the heterostructure, and the main conduction channel in the shell of TiO2@WO3 NCs. This study not only promotes acetone sensor development but also contributes to innovative layered core-shell material fabrication methodologies. •One-dimensional hierarchical core-shell MOS@WO3 nanocomposites are prepared.•TiO2@WO3 nanocomposites show excellent performance in detecting acetone.•The sensing properties are attributed to hierarchical and core-shell heterostructure.
ISSN:0925-4005
1873-3077
DOI:10.1016/j.snb.2024.136008