Mg2+/Na+-doped rutile TiO2 nanofiber mats for high-speed and anti-fogged humidity sensors

Talanta. 2009 Aug 15;79(3):953-8. doi: 10.1016/j.talanta.2009.05.035. Epub 2009 May 27.

Abstract

Mg(2+) and Na(+) doped rutile TiO2 nanofibers have been prepared through in situ electrospinning technique and calcination with poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP) nanofibers as sacrificed template. The as-prepared composite nanofibers are spin-coated onto a ceramic substrate with three pairs of carbon interdigital electrodes to measure its humidity sensing behaviors. The product exhibits high-speed response (2s) and recovery (1s) for detecting moisture. Additionally, under UV irradiation, a water contact angle (theta) of nearly 0 degrees has been observed based on the product, providing our humidity sensor with the anti-fogged properties.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Chemistry Techniques, Analytical / instrumentation*
  • Humidity*
  • Magnesium / chemistry*
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Sodium / chemistry*
  • Time Factors
  • Titanium / chemistry*
  • Ultraviolet Rays

Substances

  • titanium dioxide
  • Sodium
  • Titanium
  • Magnesium