Pt-functionalized reduced graphene oxide for excellent hydrogen sensing at room temperature
Cost effective and faster detection of H{sub 2} has always remained a challenge. We report synthesis of reduced graphene oxide (RGO)–Pt composite and its application as highly sensitive and selective H{sub 2} sensors at room temperature. Four samples by varying the ratio of RGO and Pt were prepared to test their sensing performance. The tests were carried out in inert (N{sub 2}) ambience as well as air ambience. It was observed that the RGO:Pt (1:3) 1 h reduced sample demonstrated the best H{sub 2} sensing performance in terms of sensitivity, response time, and recovery time at room temperature. Its response varied from ∼19% (200 ppm) to 57% (5000 ppm) against H{sub 2} in air ambience. Also, the response time and recovery time of the RGO:Pt (1:3) sample were found to be as fast as 65 s and 230 s against 5000 ppm, respectively, in air ambience. In N{sub 2} ambience, the RGO:Pt (1:3) sample demonstrated the best response of −97% (500 ppm), but its recovery was found to be poor. The RGO–Pt composite formation was verified by high resolution transmission electron microscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The detailed physics behind the sensing mechanisms have been explained and experimentally verified in this work.
- OSTI ID:
- 22482251
- Journal Information:
- Applied Physics Letters, Vol. 107, Issue 15; Other Information: (c) 2015 AIP Publishing LLC; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0003-6951
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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