Investigating the sensing mechanism of flexible silicon nanowire gas sensors for acetone detection
With the rapid development of nanotechnology, silicon nanowire (SiNW) array gas sensors have shown great potential for gas detection due to their high sensitivity, fast response, and excellent selectivity. In this study, we fabricated a flexible SiNW array gas sensor and measured its performance in...
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| description | With the rapid development of nanotechnology, silicon nanowire (SiNW) array gas sensors have shown great potential for gas detection due to their high sensitivity, fast response, and excellent selectivity. In this study, we fabricated a flexible SiNW array gas sensor and measured its performance in acetone gas detection under various conditions, including different acetone gas concentrations (ranging from 0.1 to 200 ppm), humidity levels, and bending conditions. To further investigate the sensor’s performance, we developed a multiphysics finite element model using COMSOL software. The model simulation results were in good agreement with the experimental data. Experimental and modeling results showed that the main factors influencing sensor performance were the changes in nanowire morphology, diffusion dynamics, and adsorption, while the underlying mechanisms were discussed. This study provides helpful theoretical support for the design and optimization of flexible SiNW array gas sensors, offering insights for the development of highly sensitive and durable flexible gas sensors. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ef3d5ab277a1416bab177fec8d2f1d5e2025-08-20T03:11:02ZengAIP Publishing LLCAIP Advances2158-32262025-04-01154045004045004-810.1063/5.0267292Investigating the sensing mechanism of flexible silicon nanowire gas sensors for acetone detectionHuancong Peng0Kuibo Lan1Guoxuan Qin2School of Microelectronics, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Imaging and Sensing Microelectronic, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, People’s Republic of ChinaSchool of Microelectronics, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Imaging and Sensing Microelectronic, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, People’s Republic of ChinaSchool of Microelectronics, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Imaging and Sensing Microelectronic, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, People’s Republic of ChinaWith the rapid development of nanotechnology, silicon nanowire (SiNW) array gas sensors have shown great potential for gas detection due to their high sensitivity, fast response, and excellent selectivity. In this study, we fabricated a flexible SiNW array gas sensor and measured its performance in acetone gas detection under various conditions, including different acetone gas concentrations (ranging from 0.1 to 200 ppm), humidity levels, and bending conditions. To further investigate the sensor’s performance, we developed a multiphysics finite element model using COMSOL software. The model simulation results were in good agreement with the experimental data. Experimental and modeling results showed that the main factors influencing sensor performance were the changes in nanowire morphology, diffusion dynamics, and adsorption, while the underlying mechanisms were discussed. This study provides helpful theoretical support for the design and optimization of flexible SiNW array gas sensors, offering insights for the development of highly sensitive and durable flexible gas sensors.http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/5.0267292 |
| spellingShingle | Huancong Peng Kuibo Lan Guoxuan Qin Investigating the sensing mechanism of flexible silicon nanowire gas sensors for acetone detection AIP Advances |
| title | Investigating the sensing mechanism of flexible silicon nanowire gas sensors for acetone detection |
| title_full | Investigating the sensing mechanism of flexible silicon nanowire gas sensors for acetone detection |
| title_fullStr | Investigating the sensing mechanism of flexible silicon nanowire gas sensors for acetone detection |
| title_full_unstemmed | Investigating the sensing mechanism of flexible silicon nanowire gas sensors for acetone detection |
| title_short | Investigating the sensing mechanism of flexible silicon nanowire gas sensors for acetone detection |
| title_sort | investigating the sensing mechanism of flexible silicon nanowire gas sensors for acetone detection |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/5.0267292 |
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