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Formulation, Characterization and LPG-Sensing Properties of CuO-Doped ZnO Thick Film Resistor

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Formulation, characterization and sensing properties of pure and CuOdoped ZnO thick films were studied by preparing thick films using the screen printing technique on glass substrate. The pure AR grade powder of the Copper chloride was added at the various concentrations (1, 3, 5, 7and 9 wt. %) into the pure AR grade powder of the Zinc oxide. The powders of different compositions were sintered at 1000°C for 12 h. The Copper chloride (CuCl2) transforms into Copper oxide upon heating. The structural properties of the pure and CuO-ZnO composite materials was analyzed by the X-ray diffractogram and it shows the polycrystalline nature. The films were fired at temperature 550°C for 30 min. The surface morphology of the films was analyzed using SEM analyzer. The final composition of each film was determined by EDAX analysis. The gas response, selectivity, response and recovery time of the sensor were measured and presented. The 5 wt. % CuO- doped ZnO film showed highest response and selectivity to LPG than other gases.

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Deore, M.K. et al. (2013). Formulation, Characterization and LPG-Sensing Properties of CuO-Doped ZnO Thick Film Resistor. In: Mukhopadhyay, S., Jayasundera, K., Fuchs, A. (eds) Advancement in Sensing Technology. Smart Sensors, Measurement and Instrumentation, vol 1. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-32180-1_16

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