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In this study, a room-temperature ammonia gas sensor using a ZnO and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) composite is developed. The sensor fabrication involved the innovative application of reverse offset and electrostatic spray deposition (ESD) techniques to create a ZnO/rGO sensing platform. The structural and chemical characteristics of the resulting material were comprehensively analyzed using XRD, FT-IR, FESEM, EDS, and XPS, and rGO reduction was achieved via UV-ozone treatment. Electrical properties were assessed through I-V curves, demonstrating enhanced conductivity due to UV-ozone treatment and improved charge mobility from the formation of a ZnO-rGO heterojunction. Exposure to ammonia gas resulted in increased sensor responsiveness, with longer UV-ozone treatment durations yielding superior sensitivity. Furthermore, response and recovery times were measured, with the 10 min UV-ozone-treated sensor displaying optimal responsiveness. Performance evaluation revealed linear responsiveness to ammonia concentration with a high R
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