Xiaohong Su, Haotian Shan, Yanting Tian, Wei Guo, Peng Zhao, Lin Xue, Yongjia Zhang
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Abstract
This study investigates the enhancement of low-concentration CO2 sensing performance in Sr- and Co-doped LaFeO3 (LFO) thick film sensors through a combined treatment involving vacuum annealing and oxygen-rich atmosphere exposure. La0.8Sr0.2FeO3 (LSFO) and LaFe0.8Co0.2O3 (LFCO) porous microspheres were synthesized via hydrothermal method and characterized using XRD, SEM, XPS, and Raman spectroscopy. The optimized LFCO sensor demonstrated a high response value of 1.158 at 110°C, with rapid response/recovery times and excellent moisture resistance. The improved sensitivity was attributed to increased surface oxygen vacancies from vacuum annealing, promoting oxygen adsorption and electron transfer with CO2. First-principles calculations confirmed the role of O2 adsorption in enhancing the number of transferred electrons for CO2 molecules, thus improving gas sensing performance. This study presents a practical approach for developing cost-effective, high-performance CO2 sensors with enhanced sensitivity and stability.
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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.