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Few layer graphene/silver nanocomposite based flexible and resistive liquefied petroleum gas sensor

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The LPG gas sensing characteristics of hybrid few-layered graphene (FLG)/ silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) nanoarchitecture have been investigated. FLG and silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) enhance the LPG gas sensing characteristics by collectively involving in the electronic transportation and diffusion mechanisms. FLG, Ag and FLG/ Silver nanocomposites are developed by ultra-sonication assisted method, and the effect of flexibility on gas sensing performance was thoroughly examined. The sensing materials as thin films are developed via drop-casting technique on photo lithography patterned flexible interdigitated electrodes (IDEs). The gas sensing characteristics of the prepared sensor are studied for LPG and other analytes at room temperature. The maximum response is observed for FLG/Ag nanocomposite to 100 ppm LPG at room temperature. FLG/Ag nanocomposite sensor demonstrates rapid response, high selectivity, reproducibility and good stability over a period of 30 days. Further the durability and flexibility tests conducted for the FLG/Ag hybrid sensor at bending angles reveal 78% stability even after 15 days of sensing studies.

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The author (KVR) is thankful to Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)—Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, [Project No. SB/EMEQ-183/2013] for the generous financial support.

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    Solleti Goutham & Kalagadda Venkateswara Rao

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  3. Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology, Warangal, Telangana, India

    Naradala Jayarambabu

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Goutham, S., P, J., Jayarambabu, N. et al. Few layer graphene/silver nanocomposite based flexible and resistive liquefied petroleum gas sensor. J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 32, 23889–23899 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-021-06835-0

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