Title :
Chemical Sensors from Lead Metallophthalocyanine Whiskers
Author :
Strelcov, E. ; Kolmakov, A.
Author_Institution :
Southern Illinois Univ., Carbondale
Abstract :
Lead phthalocyanine (PbPc) single crystal whiskers were grown in vacuum via physical vapor deposition technique. The individual whiskers were used as gas-sensing elements of the conductometric gas sensing devices. These chemiresistors were found to respond sensitively and selectively to NO2. High crystallinity and high surface to bulk ratio determine the advantageous stability and time response characteristics of such sensing elements in comparison with polycrystalline films.
Keywords :
gas sensors; vapour deposition; NO2; chemical sensors; chemiresistors; conductometric gas sensing devices; gas-sensing elements; lead metallophthalocyanine whiskers; lead phthalocyanine single crystal whiskers; physical vapor deposition technique; polycrystalline films; Chemical elements; Chemical sensors; Conductivity; Crystallization; Crystals; Fabrication; Lead; Optical films; Temperature; Thin film sensors;
Conference_Titel :
Sensors, 2007 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1261-7
Electronic_ISBN :
1930-0395
DOI :
10.1109/ICSENS.2007.4388479