In situ simultaneous XAS and electrical characterizations of Pt-doped tin oxide thin film deposited by pyrosol method for gas sensors application

Autor: M. Labeau, J.L. Hazemann, Bernard Chenevier, Mounir Gaidi
Rok vydání: 2006
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Zdroj: Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical. 120:313-315
ISSN: 0925-4005
DOI: 10.1016/j.snb.2006.02.021
Popis: Pt-doped polycrystalline tin oxide thin films have been synthesized by a modified chemical vapor deposition process using the pyrolysis of an aerosol generated by ultrahigh frequency spraying of a volatile precursor solution. We have analyzed the role played in the sensing processes, by Platinum aggregates dispersed in SnO 2 thin films used for the detection of various reducing gases such as CO or H 2 S. X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) analysis has allowed us to follow in situ the evolution of the oxidation state of platinum aggregates. The effect of Pt nanoparticles on the CO and H 2 S sensitivity of SnO 2 thin films was studied in real working conditions using X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) and electrical conductivity measurement. Under CO and when they are incorporated in a very weak quantity (which correspond to a very small particles), platinum particles change in a reversible manner, their oxidation state, according to the nature of the atmosphere. Different situation has been observed in the presence of H 2 S gas.
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