研究目的
To improve the sensing response and reduce the sensor resistance of pure TiO2 nanofibers for ethanol detection by synthesizing porous Nb2O5-TiO2 n-n junction nanofibers using electrospinning.
研究成果
The Nb2O5-TiO2 n-n junction nanofibers, particularly with 6 mol% Nb, significantly enhance ethanol sensing response (21.64 at 250 °C) and reduce sensor resistance compared to pure TiO2. The improvement is due to n-type doping, n-n junction formation, increased surface area, and smaller grain size. The sensor shows good selectivity, stability, and low detection limits, making it promising for practical applications in ethanol monitoring, though further optimization for lower temperatures and broader gas detection is needed.
研究不足
The study is limited to ethanol sensing; other gases were not extensively tested. The operating temperature is still relatively high (250 °C), which may not be ideal for all applications. The influence of humidity and other interfering gases like CO2 and O2 was noted to affect responses, indicating potential environmental constraints. Scalability and long-term stability in real-world conditions were not fully addressed.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study used an electrospinning method to synthesize 1D and porous Nb2O5-TiO2 n-n junction nanofibers with different Nb molar ratios (0 mol%, 3 mol%, 6 mol%, 9 mol%). The rationale was to leverage electrostatic interactions to create nanofibers with enhanced surface area and heterojunctions for improved gas sensing. Theoretical models include the adsorption-reaction mechanism for gas sensing and Scherrer equation for grain size calculation.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Samples were prepared using precursor solutions with titanium isopropoxide, polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), acetic acid, ethanol, and niobium(V) ethoxide. Selection criteria were based on Nb concentration variations to optimize sensing properties.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Equipment includes an electrospinning setup (inoculator, high voltage source), calcination furnace, X-ray diffractometer (Bruker D8 Advance), field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM: Nova Nano-SEM450), field emission transmission electron microscope (TEM: Tecnai G2 F20), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS: VG Scientific with Mg K radiation), nitrogen adsorption analyzer (ASAP 2460), and intelligent gas sensing analysis system (CGS-4TPs, Beijing Elite Tech Co., Ltd). Materials include ethanol, acetic acid, PVP, niobium(V) ethoxide, titanium isopropoxide, and Ag-Pd electrodes.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Precursor solutions were stirred for 12 h, electrospun with specific parameters (18.0 kV high voltage, -4.0 kV low negative voltage, 1.5 mL/h flow rate, 200.0 r/min rotate speed, 15.0 cm distance), collected on aluminum foil, and calcined at 500 °C for 2 h. Sensors were fabricated by smearing slurry onto Ag-Pd electrodes, aged at 400 °C for 4 h, and tested in a static chamber with gas injection via syringe. Gas sensing measurements were conducted at temperatures from 175 °C to 375 °C with ethanol concentrations up to 500 ppm.
5:0 kV high voltage, -0 kV low negative voltage, 5 mL/h flow rate, 0 r/min rotate speed, 0 cm distance), collected on aluminum foil, and calcined at 500 °C for 2 h. Sensors were fabricated by smearing slurry onto Ag-Pd electrodes, aged at 400 °C for 4 h, and tested in a static chamber with gas injection via syringe. Gas sensing measurements were conducted at temperatures from 175 °C to 375 °C with ethanol concentrations up to 500 ppm. Data Analysis Methods:
5. Data Analysis Methods: Data analysis involved XRD for crystalline structure, SEM and TEM for morphology, XPS for chemical states, BET for surface area, and response calculations (Sg = Ra/Rg). Statistical techniques included Gaussian fitting for XPS peaks and linear regression for response-concentration relationships.
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X-ray diffractometer
Bruker D8 Advance
Bruker
Used to study the crystalline structures of the nanofibers.
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Field emission scanning electron microscope
Nova Nano-SEM450
Czech (likely refers to the manufacturer, but not specified; assumed as FEI or similar, but paper says 'Czech', so use as is)
Used to study the morphologies of the nanofibers.
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Field emission transmission electron microscope
Tecnai G2 F20
FEI (common brand for Tecnai models)
Used for high-resolution imaging of nanofiber structures.
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X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
VG Scientific
VG Scientific
Used to measure elemental composition and chemical states.
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Nitrogen adsorption analyzer
ASAP 2460
Micromeritics (common for ASAP models)
Used to test specific surface area and pore size distribution.
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Intelligent gas sensing analysis system
CGS-4TPs
Beijing Elite Tech Co., Ltd
Used to measure gas sensing properties in a static testing method.
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