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Abstract
The direct deposition of layered double hydroxide on a substrate is highly desirable for a gas sensor. In this work, we demonstrate the direct deposition of magnesium-aluminum-layered double hydroxide (MA-LDH) thin film (TF) by chemical conversion of magnesium oxide (MgO) TF. The chemical conversion of MgO TFs produces well-crystalline, porous microsheets composed of an interconnected nanoparticle network of MA-LDH, which provides an enhanced surface area with a highly accessible framework, making MA-LDH TFs promising candidates for efficient gas sensor electrodes. Furthermore, the resulting MA-LDH TFs are tested as resistive sensor electrodes to detect different oxidizing (SO2, Cl2, and NO2) and reducing (LPG, CO, CO2, H2, H2S, and NH3) gases. The MA-LDH TF exhibited excellent selectivity towards NO2 gas with a maximum response of 54% at room temperature (300 ± 2 K) compared to pristine MgO TFs (14%) at 473 K for 100 ppm. Also, it exhibits a quick response time of 10 s, a detection limit of 0.02 ppm, and prolonged stability. Of prime interest is that the MA-LDH sensor displayed high tolerance to humidity conditions. The excellent NO2 sensing performance of the MA-LDH TFs is attributed to the expanded surface area, which is composed of porous microsheets formed by interconnected nanoparticles network. The direct deposition of an interconnected microsheet network provides abundant active adsorption sites, thereby enhancing gas sensing efficiency.
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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.