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Lingxiao Xue1, Jiahao Cui2, Ruiying Li1
1Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Stomatological Hospital & School of Stomatology, State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China.
Inspired by cells, a new cascade catalysis gas sensor (CoSnO₃@mCeO₂) enhances acetone detection. This single-particle platform uses a core-shell structure for improved sensitivity and a low detection limit.
Area of Science:
- Nanomaterials Science
- Chemical Engineering
- Sensor Technology
Background:
- Cells inspire cascade catalysis for challenging reactions and compartmentalized nanostructures.
- Gas sensors require enhanced sensitivity and selectivity for accurate detection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and fabricate a single-particle cascade catalysis gas sensing platform (CoSnO₃@mCeO₂).
- To investigate the enhanced acetone sensing performance of the CoSnO₃@mCeO₂ core-shell structure.
Main Methods:
- Synthesized uniform CoSn(OH)₆@mCe(OH)ₓ core-shell particles with controlled mesostructures.
- Thermally treated to obtain CoSnO₃@mCeO₂ particles for gas sensor fabrication.
- Evaluated gas sensing performance for acetone detection.
Main Results:
- CoSnO₃@mCeO₂ sensors showed nearly three times higher acetone sensitivity compared to individual CoSnO₃ sensors.
- Achieved an ultralow limit of detection for acetone at 5.22 ppb.
- Demonstrated enhanced sensitivity via a tandem catalytic reforming-oxidation mechanism.
Conclusions:
- The CoSnO₃@mCeO₂ core-shell structure effectively utilizes cascade catalysis for gas sensing.
- This single-particle cascade catalysis design offers a new paradigm for advanced nanodevices.
- The platform shows potential for developing highly sensitive and selective gas sensors.
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