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Investigation of Pd content in C–Pd films for hydrogen sensor applications

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Nanocomposite carbonaceous-palladium (Nc-C-Pd) films were synthesized by physical vapor deposition method (PVD). Scanning electron microscopy studies showed that they were composed of carbonaceous matrix containing Pd nanograins. Nc-C-Pd films were also characterized by thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray powder diffraction, and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectral analysis. The content of Pd in films synthesized at different PVD conditions was determined based on TG measurements. Technological parameters of PVD process affected C/Pd ratio. FTIR spectra exhibited characteristic absorption bands for the precursors of carbonaceous-palladium samples (fullerene C60 and palladium acetate). The influence of hydrogen on electrical properties of the films was tested by measuring their resistance in the presence of hydrogen (1% H2/N2).

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This project is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund within the Innovative Economy Operational Programme 2007–2013 (title of the project “Development of technology for a new generation of the hydrogen and hydrogen compounds sensor for applications in above normative conditions” No UDA-POIG.01.03.01-14-071/08-06).

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    Ewa Kowalska, Elżbieta Czerwosz, Anna Kamińska & Mirosław Kozłowski

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Kowalska, E., Czerwosz, E., Kamińska, A. et al. Investigation of Pd content in C–Pd films for hydrogen sensor applications. J Therm Anal Calorim 108, 1017–1023 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-011-1932-8

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