Au@Cu2O core-shell nanoparticles as chemiresistors for gas sensor applications: effect of potential barrier modulation on the sensing performance

Rai, P; Khan, R; Raj, S; Majhi, SM; Park, KK; Yu, YT; Lee, IH; Sekhar, PK

HERO ID

2232615

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

2014

Language

English

PMID

24241354

HERO ID 2232615
In Press No
Year 2014
Title Au@Cu2O core-shell nanoparticles as chemiresistors for gas sensor applications: effect of potential barrier modulation on the sensing performance
Authors Rai, P; Khan, R; Raj, S; Majhi, SM; Park, KK; Yu, YT; Lee, IH; Sekhar, PK
Journal Nanoscale
Volume 6
Issue 1
Page Numbers 581-588
Abstract Au@Cu2O core-shell nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized by a solution method at room temperature and applied for gas sensor applications. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images showed the formation of Au@Cu2O core-shell NPs, where 12-15 nm Au NPs were covered with 60-30 nm Cu2O shell layers. The surface plasmon resonance (SPR) peak of Au NPs was red-shifted (520-598 nm) after Cu2O shell formation. The response of Au@Cu2O core-shell NPs was higher than that of bare Cu2O NPs to CO at different temperatures and concentrations. Similarly, the response of Au@Cu2O core-shell NPs was higher than that of bare Cu2O NPs for NO2 gas at low temperature. The improved performance of Au@Cu2O core-shell NPs was attributed to the pronounced electronic sensitization, high thermal stability and low screening effect of Au NPs.
Doi 10.1039/c3nr04118b
Pmid 24241354
Wosid WOS:000328673000069
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