• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.184-188
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• 2008

본 연구는 산도 변화에 따라 색이 빠르게 변하는 특성을 가지고는 있는 반응성 염료(1,3-bisdicyanovinylindane)를 이용하여 신속하고 정확한 산성가스 검출을 위한 화학적 센서 제작을 위한 방법을 제안하였다. 반응성 염료(1,3-bisdicyanovinylindane)는 산성 상태에서 염료와 양성자의 해리되어 흡광도의 변화를 이용하면 손쉽게 미세화학센서를 제작 할 수 있었다. 또한, 반응성 염료는 수용액 상태에서 매우 안정적인 음전하를 지니고 있어 양전하를 지니는 고분자 전해질과 쉽게 layer-by-layer(LBL) 방법을 이용하여 다층 박막 구조를 쉽게 구현할 수 있었다. 먼저, 마이크로스탬프 위에 비반응성 염료와 양전하 고분자 전해질을 적층하여 다층박막을 형성한 후 센서기판에 프린팅한다. 이후 지시염료와 양전하 고분자 전해질을 다시 적층하여 최종 가스센서를 구현한다. 고안된 가스 센서는 산성가스와 반응을 통해 사용자에게 주의를 유도하는 해골 모양을 표현하여 실제 응용성을 보여주었다. 제시된 산성가스 감지센서는 첫째로 제작 과정이 매우 단순하며 저비용이고 둘째로 완성된 감지센서는 환원 과정을 통해 여러번 재사용될 수 있으며 마지막으로 센서 제작 공정이 매우 단순하며 수용액을 기반으로 하는 환경친화적 방법이다.

• Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Materials
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.159-162
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• 2016

We studied an electrolyte-dielectric metal (EDM) device based on a Si₃N₄ layer-coated anodic aluminium oxide (AAO) template for chemical sensors. The AAO templates were fabricated using a two-step anodization procedure at 0℃ and 70 V in 0.3 M oxalic acid, after which the Si₃N₄ was deposited on them using plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD). The average pore size was approximately 106 nm and the depth of the AAO templates was 24.6 nm to 86.5 nm. The Si₃N₄ layer-coated AAO is more stable than a single AAO template.

• 센서학회지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.220-226
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• 2020

Graphene has been widely considered a promising candidate for high-quality chemical sensors, owing to its outstanding characteristics, such as sensitive gas adsorption at room temperature, high conductivity, high flexibility, and high transparency. However, the main drawback of a graphene-based gas sensor is the necessity for external heaters due to its slow response, incomplete recovery, and low selectivity at room temperature. Conventional heating devices have limitations such as large volume, thermal safety issues, and high power consumption. Moreover, metal-based heating systems cannot be applied to transparent and flexible devices. Thus, to solve this problem, a method of supplying the thermal energy necessary for gas sensing via the self-heating of graphene by utilizing its high carrier mobility has been studied. Herein, we provide a brief review of recent studies on self-activated graphene-based gas sensors. This review also describes various strategies for the self-activation of graphene sensors and the enhancement of their sensing properties.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제34권9호
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• pp.2781-2786
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• 2013

We examined the effect of electrode fingers and gaps of coplanar interdigitated electrode (IDE) structures to characterize the ammonium salt-containing polyelectrolyte film of resistance-based humidity sensors. IDEs designed for this purpose were flexible gold electrodes deposited on a polyimide substrate using a printing process because the geometry presents a potential for tunable sensitivity over other electrode designs. The basic design of the sensors consisted of IDEs with a different number of electrode fingers such as 3, 4, and 5 and gap sizes of 310, 360, 410, and $460{\mu}m$. Details of the AC complex impedance characteristics such as the Nyquist plot, Bode plot, and activation energy based on electrode construction were investigated.

• 센서학회지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.217-223
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• 2014

Nerve agents are major chemical warfare agents with the "G series" and "V series" being the most widely known because of their lethal effect. Although not conspicuously used in major wars, the potential detrimental impact on modern society had been revealed from the sarin terror attack on Tokyo subway, which affected thousands of people. In this mini-review, major nerve agents of the "G series" and "V series" have been described along with various types of their detection methods. The physical properties and hydrolysis mechanisms of the major nerve agents are discussed since these are important factors to be considered in choosing detection methods, and specifying the procedures for sample preparations in order to enhance detection precision. Various types of extraction methods, including liquid-phase, solid-phase, gas-phase and solid-phase microextraction (SPME), are described. Recent development in the use of gas sensors for detecting nerve agents is also summarized.

• Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology
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• 제4권4호
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• pp.125-139
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• 2013

The electrical conductive polymers (ECPs) reported at my research group are introduced in this review, which works are started from the late Professor Su-Moon Park's pioneering research for polyaniline at the University of New Mexico. The electrochemical and spectroelectrochemical properties and their applications to sensor and energy conversion systems are briefly described. At first, the growth and degradation mechanism of polyaniline describes and we extend to polypyrrole, polyazulene, polydiaminonaphthalenes, and polyterthiophene derivatives. In addition, the preparation of monomer precursors having functional groups is briefly described that can give us many exceptional applications for several chemical reactions. We describe the application of these ECPs for the fabrication of chemical sensors, biosensors, biofuel cells, and solar cells.

• 센서학회지
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• 제29권6호
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• pp.382-387
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• 2020

Hydrogen (H₂) is considered as a new clean energy resource for replacing petroleum because it produces only H₂O after the combustion process. However, owing to its explosive nature, it is extremely important to detect H₂ gas in the ambient atmosphere. This has triggered the development of H₂ gas sensors. 2-dimensional (2D) graphene has emerged as one of the most promising candidates for chemical sensors in various industries. In particular, graphene exhibits outstanding potential in chemoresistive gas sensors for the detection of diverse harmful gases and the control of indoor air quality. Graphene-based chemoresistive gas sensors have attracted tremendous attention owing to their promising properties such as room temperature operation, effective gas adsorption, and high flexibility and transparency. Pristine graphene exhibits good sensitivity to NO₂ gas at room temperature and relatively low sensitivity to H₂ gas. Thus, research to control the selectivity of graphene gas sensors and improve the sensitivity to H₂ gas has been performed. Noble metal decoration and metal oxide decoration on the surface of graphene are the most favored approaches for effectively controlling the selectivity of graphene gas sensors. Herein, we introduce several strategies that enhance the sensitivity of graphene gas sensors to H₂ gas.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제33권6호
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• pp.1851-1855
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• 2012

The $NO_2$ gas sensing properties of multiple-networked, Pt-loaded $TeO_2$ nanorod sensors were examined. Scanning electron microscopy revealed nanowires with diameters of 50-100 nm and lengths of a few micrometers. Transmission electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction showed that the nanrods were tetragonal-structured, single crystal $TeO_2$. The Pt-loaded $TeO_2$ nanorod sensors exhibited sensitivities of 11.00, 10.26, 11.23 and 11.97% at $NO_2$ concentrations of 10, 50, 100 and 200 ppm, respectively, at $300^{\circ}C$. These sensitivities were more than 10 times higher than those of bare-$TeO_2$ nanorod sensors. The response times of the sensors were 310, 260, 270 and 230 sec at $NO_2$ concentrations of 10, 50, 100 and 200 ppm, respectively. The recovery times of the Pt-loaded $TeO_2$ nanorods were 390, 330, 335, and 330 sec at $NO_2$ concentrations of 10, 50, 100 and 200 ppm, respectively. The origin of the enhanced sensing properties of the $TeO_2$ nanorods by Pt loading is discussed.

• 센서학회지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.75-81
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• 2023

The significance of gas sensors has been emphasized in various industries and applications, owing to the growing significance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) management in corporate operations. In particular, the monitoring of hazardous gas leakages and detection of fugitive emissions have recently garnered significant attention across several industrial sectors. As industrial workplaces evolve to ensure the safety of their working environments and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the demand for high-performance gas sensors in industrial sectors dealing with toxic substances is on the rise. However, conventional gas-sensing systems have limitations in monitoring fugitive gas leakages at both critical and subcritical concentrations in complex environments. To overcome these difficulties, recent studies in the field of gas sensors have employed techniques such as mobile robotic olfaction, remote optical sensing, chemical grid sensing, and remote acoustic sensing. This review highlights the significant progress made in various technologies that have enabled accurate and real-time mapping of gas distribution and localization of hazardous gas sources. These recent advancements in gas-sensing technology have shed light on the future role of gas-detection systems in industrial safety.

• 분석과학
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.201-210
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• 2024

Surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) has emerged as a powerful technique for detecting and analyzing chemical and biological molecules at ultra-low concentrations. The effectiveness of SERS largely depends on structures with sub-10 nm gaps, prompting the proposal of various nanostructures as efficient SERS-active platforms. Among these, single-crystalline gold nanowires (AuNWs) are particularly promising due to their large dielectric constants, well-defined geometries, atomically smooth surfaces, and surface plasmon resonance across the visible spectrum, which produce strong SERS enhancements. This review comprehensively explores the synthesis, functionalization, and application of Au NWs in SERS. We discuss various methods for synthesizing AuNWs, including the vapor transport method, which influences their morphological and optical properties. We also review practical applications in chemical and biosensing, showcasing the adaptability of Au NWs-based SERS platforms in detecting a range of analytes, from environmental pollutants to biological markers. The review concludes with a discussion on future perspectives that aim to enhance sensor performance and broaden application domains, highlighting the potential of these sensors to revolutionize diagnostics and environmental monitoring. This review underscores the transformative impact of AuNW-based SERS sensors in analytical chemistry, environmental science, and biomedical diagnostics, paving the way for next-generation sensing technologies.