Abstract
A novel allempt lo improve the parameters of a NOx sensor, based on conductivity modulation, is presented. By using tetra-tertbutyl copper phthalocyanine (tlb CuPc) Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) films characterized by high conductivity (10−6Sm cm−1) and thermostability (up to 160°C) the detection of low NOx levels (0.l-103ppm) in air is demonstrated. The response time and the sensitivity are -∼ 1 min and 6nA per decade of NOx concentration respectively. The selectivity of such a sensor could be explained by the difference of the conductivity activation energies for NOx (0.63 eV) and oxygen (0.79 eV).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 129-133 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | International Journal of Electronics |
Volume | 78 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1995 |
Externally published | Yes |