Méndez-Colberg H.G., Martínez-Iñesta M.M.
University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus, US
Keywords: aluminum oxide, hydrogen, nanowires, palladium, reduction, sensitivity, sensor, solid-state, thin films
A Pd/Anodic alumina membrane (AAM) ensemble was formed by using Solid State Reduction. The ensemble consisted of Pd thin films on both sides of the AAM with connecting nanowires as evidenced with Scanning Electron Microscopy images. Samples with 1.5%wt, 2.5%wt, 5%wt and 10% wt Pd were studied for applications in hydrogen sensing. X-ray diffraction was used to determine the concentration at which the α→ β Pd phase transition occurred. All samples responded to hydrogen but the sample with 2.5% wt Pd was the most sensitive and had the most accurate results with minimal baseline drifting. Results show that solid-state reduction is a facile and economical alternative for making Pd sensor elements.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 1, Nanotechnology 2014: Graphene, CNTs, Particles, Films & Composites
Published: June 15, 2014
Pages: 204 - 207
Industry sector: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
Topic: Nanoparticle Synthesis & Applications
ISBN: 978-1-4822-5826-4