A hybrid nanostructure based on reduced graphene oxide and ZnO has been obtained for the detection of volatile organic compounds. The sensing properties of the hybrid structure have been studied for different concentrations of ethanol and acetone. The response of the hybrid material is significantly higher compared to pristine ZnO nanostructures. The obtained results have shown that the nanohybrid is a promising structure for the monitoring of environmental pollutants and for the application of breath tests in assessment of exposure to volatile organic compounds.

A composite structure based on reduced graphene oxide and metal oxide nanomaterials for chemical sensors

Galstyan Vardan;Comini Elisabetta;Kholmanov Iskandar;Ponzoni Andrea;Sberveglieri Veronica;Faglia Guido;Sberveglieri Giorgio
2016

Abstract

A hybrid nanostructure based on reduced graphene oxide and ZnO has been obtained for the detection of volatile organic compounds. The sensing properties of the hybrid structure have been studied for different concentrations of ethanol and acetone. The response of the hybrid material is significantly higher compared to pristine ZnO nanostructures. The obtained results have shown that the nanohybrid is a promising structure for the monitoring of environmental pollutants and for the application of breath tests in assessment of exposure to volatile organic compounds.
2016
Istituto Nazionale di Ottica - INO
chemical sensors
reduced graphene oxide (RGO)
volatile organic compounds
zinc oxide (ZnO)
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