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A novel multimode interference methane sensor utilizes a ZIF-8/PDMS composite film for highly sensitive detection. This advanced sensor offers rapid response and excellent stability for environmental methane monitoring.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Optical Engineering
Environmental Sensing

Background:

Accurate methane detection is crucial for environmental monitoring and safety.
Existing methane sensors face challenges in sensitivity, response time, and stability.
Development of novel sensing materials and structures is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and optimize a multimode interference (MMI) methane sensor.
To enhance sensor sensitivity using a ZIF-8/PDMS composite film.
To investigate the structural parameters affecting sensor performance.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of a ZIF-8/PDMS composite film.
Integration of the composite film with a multimode interference fiber.
Optimization of sensor structure parameters (TSMF length, film thickness, taper diameter) through simulation and experimentation.
Detection of methane concentration via wavelength shifts in the interference spectrum.

Main Results:

The ZIF-8/PDMS composite film exhibits methane adsorption-induced refractive index changes.
Optimized sensor structure achieved a maximum sensitivity of 0.231 nm/%^-1.
The sensor demonstrated excellent structural stability and measurement repeatability.
Rapid response time of 40 s and recovery time of 3–5 min were recorded.

Conclusions:

The proposed MMI methane sensor based on ZIF-8/PDMS composite film offers high sensitivity.
The sensor shows significant potential for practical applications in environmental methane detection.
Further optimization could lead to even more advanced methane sensing technologies.