Metal Nanocomposite-Based Gas Sensors for Room Temperature LPG Detection
摘要
The development of highly efficient liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sensors operating at room temperature is critical for safety and industrial applications. This study presents a simple and cost-effective approach for fabricating a ZnO/SnO₂ nanocomposite-based sensor with outstanding performance. The sensor exhibits a significant decrease in electrical resistance upon exposure to LPG, with a response time of ~ 17 s, a recovery time of ~ 10 s, and a 50% response for 100 ppm of LPG. The material composition was confirmed through energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), validating the successful synthesis of the ZnO/SnO₂ nanocomposite. The sensor demonstrates high selectivity and sensitivity for LPG, making it a promising candidate for real-world gas sensing applications.