Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Gas Chromatography: Types of Detectors-II01:19

Gas Chromatography: Types of Detectors-II

597
In gas chromatography, different detectors are employed to meet specific analytical needs. These detectors are often categorized based on their detection mechanisms and the types of compounds they are best suited to analyze. Thermal Conductivity Detectors (TCD), Flame Ionization Detectors (FID), and Electron Capture Detectors (ECD) represent common categories, each with unique operating principles and applications. However, beyond these, several other detectors are designed for more specialized...
597
Gas Chromatography: Types of Detectors-I01:21

Gas Chromatography: Types of Detectors-I

745
There are different types of detectors used in gas chromatography, each with its own specific properties that make it suitable for detecting certain types of analytes. The most commonly used detectors in GC are thermal conductivity detector (TCD), flame ionization detector (FID), and electron capture detector (ECD).
TCD is the earliest and most widely used detector that operates by measuring the changes in the thermal conductivity of the carrier gas. When a sample compound enters the detector,...
745
Gas Chromatography: Overview of Detectors01:13

Gas Chromatography: Overview of Detectors

955
Detectors in gas chromatography (GC) help identify and quantify the components of a mixture by translating chemical properties into measurable signals, which are displayed on a chromatogram. Detectors can be categorized into two main types: destructive and non-destructive.
A non-destructive detector allows a sample to be analyzed without altering or consuming it, meaning the sample can be collected after detection for further analysis. Examples include thermal conductivity detectors and...
955

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Metal-center electron affinity modulates multicolor electrochromism in 2D conjugated metal-organic frameworks.

Nature communications·2026
Same author

Covalent Organic Frameworks with Deep Eutectic Linkages for Low-Concentration Carbon Capture.

Journal of the American Chemical Society·2026
Same author

Acidic Electron Acceptors in Imine-Linked Covalent Organic Framework for Enhanced Gas Sensing With Field-Effect Transistor Evaluation.

Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English)·2026
Same author

Triphenylene-Derived Polyimide Covalent Organic Frameworks for Efficient Photosynthesis of Hydrogen Peroxide.

Journal of the American Chemical Society·2026
Same author

Computationally Guided Discovery of Metal-Organic Frameworks with One-Dimensional Channels for Highly Selective Adsorption of Xylene Isomers.

ACS nano·2026
Same author

Precursor-Modulated Synthesis Enables a Stable and Activatable Mn(III) Formate With the ReO<sub>3</sub>-Type Topology.

Small (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany)·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 9, 2025

Author Spotlight: Characterizing Porous Materials for Aiding the Development of Robust Metal-Organic Frameworks with Adsorption Behavior
06:45

Author Spotlight: Characterizing Porous Materials for Aiding the Development of Robust Metal-Organic Frameworks with Adsorption Behavior

Published on: March 8, 2024

8.4K

Metal-Organic Framework Based Gas Sensors.

Hongye Yuan1,2, Nanxi Li3, Weidong Fan1

  • 1Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore, 117585, Singapore.

Advanced Science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)
|December 23, 2021
PubMed
Summary

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) offer promising gas sensing capabilities due to their unique structures. This review comprehensively covers MOF-based gas sensors, detailing their mechanisms, fabrication, and future potential.

Keywords:
film fabricationgas sensorsmetal-organic frameworksmolecule sievingsensing performancetransduction mechanism

More Related Videos

Aerosol-assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition of Metal Oxide Structures: Zinc Oxide Rods
06:39

Aerosol-assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition of Metal Oxide Structures: Zinc Oxide Rods

Published on: September 14, 2017

13.3K
A Technical Guide for Performing Spectroscopic Measurements on Metal-Organic Frameworks
10:13

A Technical Guide for Performing Spectroscopic Measurements on Metal-Organic Frameworks

Published on: April 28, 2023

2.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Oct 9, 2025

Author Spotlight: Characterizing Porous Materials for Aiding the Development of Robust Metal-Organic Frameworks with Adsorption Behavior
06:45

Author Spotlight: Characterizing Porous Materials for Aiding the Development of Robust Metal-Organic Frameworks with Adsorption Behavior

Published on: March 8, 2024

8.4K
Aerosol-assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition of Metal Oxide Structures: Zinc Oxide Rods
06:39

Aerosol-assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition of Metal Oxide Structures: Zinc Oxide Rods

Published on: September 14, 2017

13.3K
A Technical Guide for Performing Spectroscopic Measurements on Metal-Organic Frameworks
10:13

A Technical Guide for Performing Spectroscopic Measurements on Metal-Organic Frameworks

Published on: April 28, 2023

2.6K

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Chemical Engineering

Background:

  • Growing concerns about air quality and industrial safety necessitate advanced gas sensing technologies.
  • Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) exhibit tunable properties ideal for high-performance gas sensors.
  • Existing reviews lack a comprehensive focus on MOF-based gas sensors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of the latest advancements in MOF-based gas sensors.
  • To correlate MOF structural/compositional features with sensing performance.
  • To identify challenges and opportunities for practical MOF gas sensor applications.

Main Methods:

  • Summarized MOF-based gas sensors utilizing various transduction mechanisms (chemiresistive, capacitive, FET, mass-sensitive, optical).
  • Reviewed progress in fabricating large-area MOF films for mass production.
  • Analyzed structure-property relationships for MOF gas sensing.

Main Results:

  • MOF-based sensors demonstrate enhanced sensitivity and selectivity due to preconcentration and molecule-sieving effects.
  • Diverse MOF structures enable tailored gas sensing applications.
  • Progress in large-area film fabrication facilitates sensor mass production.

Conclusions:

  • MOF-based gas sensors represent a significant advancement in sensing technology.
  • Further research into MOF design and fabrication is crucial for widespread adoption.
  • MOFs hold substantial potential for addressing critical air quality and safety monitoring needs.