Enhanced ammonia sensing using Pt-decorated single-crystalline SnO 2 nanowires prepared by sputtering
Puntos clave
The aim is to enhance the performance of ammonia sensors using Pt-decorated SnO2 nanowires.
Utilized sputtering technique to prepare Pt-decorated single-crystalline SnO2 nanowires.
Tested the ammonia sensing capability of the nanowires under controlled conditions.
Analyzed the sensitivity and response time of the sensors.
Demonstrated increased sensitivity of the sensors to ammonia compared to unmodified SnO2.
Showed faster response and recovery times with Pt decoration.
Confirmed the effectiveness of sputtering in enhancing the gas sensing properties.
Resumen
Ammonia is a well-known toxic and colorless gas that is widely produced in various chemical and biological industries; thus, developing high-performance gas sensors for the detection of NH 3 is essential.