Fabrication, structural and humidity sensing properties of BaTiO3 nanofibers via electrospinning

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (12) ◽  
pp. 1550066 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chen-Hao Sheng ◽  
Hong-Di Zhang ◽  
Shuai Chen ◽  
Jun-Cheng Zhang ◽  
Wen-Peng Han ◽  
...  

Barium titanate (BTO) nanofibers were synthesized by electrospinning and followed calcination. The morphologies and microstructures of the nanofibers were characterized by X-ray diffractometer (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Calcinating temperature and process greatly influenced the surface morphology of the nanofibers. In addition, parallel BTO nanofibers were also successfully produced by a centrifugal electrospinning technique. And the humidity sensing properties of the nanofibers were measured. The results showed an ultrafast response time (~0.5 s) and a recovery time (~0.4 s) to humidity at room temperature, which revealed excellent humidity sensitivity performance.

2013 ◽  
Vol 319 ◽  
pp. 43-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Di Zhang ◽  
Chen Hao Sheng ◽  
Bin Sun ◽  
Yun Ze Long

Nanocrystalline and porous barium titanate (BaTiO3) nanofibers with diameter 200-400 nm were synthesized via electrospinning and followed calcinations. The morphology and microstructure of the nanofibers were characterized using field emission scanning electron microscope, X-ray diffractometer and transmission electron microscope, respectively. And the electrical and humidity sensing properties of the nanofibers were also measured. The results reveal that the BaTiO3 nanofibers have a conductivity of about 0.3 S/cm, and show an ultrafast response time (~0.7 s) and a recovery time (~0.4 s) to humidity at room temperature. In addition, the sensing mechanism was also discussed briefly based on its nanocrystalline and porous microstructure of the electrospun material.


2012 ◽  
Vol 476-478 ◽  
pp. 1116-1120
Author(s):  
Hui Min Huang ◽  
Jie Yu ◽  
Ce Wang

LiCl doped titania (TiO2) hollow nanofibers were prepared by using polylactide (PLA) nanofibers as templates. The morphology and crystal structure of the TiO2hollow nanofibers were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and X-ray diffraction. The as-prepared LiCl doped TiO2hollow nanofibers exhibited a good humidity-sensing property. During the relative humidity (50%-95%) measurement, the response and recovery time is about 3 and 4 s, separately, with good linearity. The relationship between the humidity-sensing properties and the structure of the hollow nanofibers was also discussed. These distinguished and sensitive sensing performances make this material a good candidate in fabricating humidity sensors.


Sensors ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pi-Guey Su ◽  
Xiang-Hong Liu

A novel double-shelled hollow (DSH) structure of ZnTiO3 microrods was prepared by self-templating route with the assistance of poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (PDDA) in an ethylene glycol (EG) solution, which was followed by calcining. Moreover, the NH3 gas-sensing properties of the DSH ZnTiO3 microrods were studied at room temperature. The morphology and composition of DSH ZnTiO3 microrods films were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray diffractometry (XRD). The formation process of double-shelled hollow microrods was discussed in detail. The comparative gas-sensing results revealed that the DSH ZnTiO3 microrods had a higher response to NH3 gas at room temperature than those of the TiO2 solid microrods and DSH ZnTiO3 microrods did in the dark. More importantly, the DSH ZnTiO3 microrods exhibited a strong response to low concentrations of NH3 gas at room temperature.


2010 ◽  
Vol 97-101 ◽  
pp. 4213-4216
Author(s):  
Jian Xiong Liu ◽  
Zheng Yu Wu ◽  
Guo Wen Meng ◽  
Zhao Lin Zhan

Novel single-crystalline SnO2 zigzag nanoribbons have been successfully synthesized by chemical vapour deposition. Sn powder in a ceramic boat covered with Si plates was heated at 1100°C in a flowing argon atmosphere to get deposits on a Si wafers. The main part of deposits is SnO2 zigzag nanoribbons. They were characterized by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD), field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and selected-area electron diffraction (SAED). SEM observations reveal that the SnO2 zigzag nanoribbons are almost uniform, with lengths near to several hundred micrometers and have a good periodically tuned microstructure as the same zigzag angle and growth directions. Possible growth mechanism of these zigzag nanoribbons was discussed. A room temperature PL spectrum of the zigzag nanoribbons shows three peaks at 373nm, 421nm and 477nm.The novel zigzag microstructures will provide a new candidate for potential application.


2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (10) ◽  
pp. 5143-5149
Author(s):  
Zhen Zhu ◽  
Wang-De Lin

This paper reports on a nanocomposite synthesized by sol–gel procedure comprising graphene sheets with hollow spheres of titanium dioxide (G/HS-TiO2) with varying weight percentages of graphene for the purpose of humidity sensors. The surface morphology of the nanocomposite was characterized using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). The structural properties were examined using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The response to 12–80% RH at room temperature exhibited sensitivity (S = 135). However, the relative humidity range of 12–90% at room temperature exhibited higher sensitivity (S = 557). Sensors fabricated using the proposed nanocomposite exhibited high sensitivity to humidity, high stability, rapid response times, and rapid recovery times with hysteresis error of less than 1.79%. These results demonstrate the outstanding potential of his material for the monitoring of atmospheric humidity. This study also sought to elucidate the mechanisms underlying humidity sensing performance.


2014 ◽  
Vol 979 ◽  
pp. 184-187
Author(s):  
Weerachon Phoohinkong ◽  
Thitinat Sukonket ◽  
Udomsak Kitthawee

Zinc sulfide (ZnS) nanostructures are important materials for many technologies such as sensors, infrared windows, transistors, LED displays, and solar cells. However, many methods of synthesizing ZnS nanostructures are complex and require expensive equipment. In this study, a liquid-solid chemical reaction without surfactant was used to synthesize ZnS at room temperature. In addition, commercial grade zinc oxide (ZnO) particles were used as a precursor. The effect of the addition of acids and inorganic salts were investigated. The products were characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) coupled with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The results show that the nanoparticles of ZnS were obtained in hydrochloric acid and acetic acid addition. The diameters were in the range of 10 to 20 nm and 50 to 100 nm, respectively. In the case of a sodium chloride salt addition, a ZnS structure was obtained with a particle size of approximately 5 nm and a flake-like morphology.


2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 563-566 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tetsuji Saito ◽  
Hiroyuku Takeishi ◽  
Noboru Nakayama

We report a new compression shearing method for the production of bulk amorphous materials. In this study, amorphous Nd–Fe–B melt-spun ribbons were successfully consolidated into bulk form at room temperature by the compression shearing method. X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy studies revealed that the amorphous structure was well maintained in the bulk materials. The resultant bulk materials exhibited the same magnetic properties as the original amorphous Nd–Fe–B materials.


Sensors ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (9) ◽  
pp. 2141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Li ◽  
Linlin Wang ◽  
Yun Cai ◽  
Peifeng Pan ◽  
Jinze Li ◽  
...  

In this work, a silicon nanopillar array was created with nanosphere lithography. SnO2 film was deposited on this nanostructure by magnetron sputtering to form an SnO2/silicon nanopillar array sensor. The humidity sensitivity, response time, and recovery time were all measured at room temperature (25 °C) with UV or without UV irradiation. As a result, the humidity sensitivity properties were improved by enlarging the specific surface area with ordered nanopillars and irradiating with UV light. These results indicate that nanostructure sensors have potential applications in the field of sensors.


1999 ◽  
Vol 562 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Chen ◽  
Suraj Rengarajan ◽  
Peter Hey ◽  
Yezdi Dordi ◽  
Hong Zhang ◽  
...  

ABSTRACTSelf-annealing properties of electroplated and sputtered copper films at room temperature were investigated in this study, in particular, the effect of copper film thickness, electrolyte systems used, as well as their level of organic additives for electroplating. Real-time grain growth was observed by transmission electron microscopy. Sheet resistance and X-ray diffraction measurements further confirmed the recrystallization of the electroplated copper film with time. The recrystallization of electroplated films was then compared with that of sputtered copper films.


Nukleonika ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-126
Author(s):  
Jakub Rzącki ◽  
Jan Świerczek ◽  
Mariusz Hasiak ◽  
Jacek Olszewski ◽  
Józef Zbroszczyk ◽  
...  

Abstract As revealed by Mössbauer spectroscopy, replacement of 10 at.% of iron in the amorphous Fe70Mo5Cr4Nb6B15 alloy by cobalt or nickel has no effect on the magnetic structure in the vicinity of room temperature, although the Curie point moves from 190 K towards ambient one. In the early stages of crystallization, the paramagnetic crystalline Cr12Fe36Mo10 phase appears before α-Fe or α-FeCo are formed, as is confirmed by X-ray diffractometry and transmission electron microscopy. Creation of the crystalline Cr12Fe36Mo10 phase is accompanied by the amorphous ferromagnetic phase formation at the expense of amorphous paramagnetic one.


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