Abstract
Bismuth halide oxides (BiOX, where X = Cl, Br, I) are renowned in photocatalysis for their distinct layered structure, modifiable band gap, and affordability. However, their application in gas sensing has garnered comparatively less research attention. Notably, solid solutions of BiOX demonstrate superior attributes over pure BiOX compounds. BiOBrxI1-x solid solution was successfully synthesized using in situ precipitation method and used as a gas-sensitive material for ammonia (NH3) gas sensor. The structural and compositional integrity of the synthesized samples was meticulously confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), which revealed the coexistence of different BiOBr and BiOI phases. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) provided insights into the morphology, revealing a flower-like nanostructure, which favors the surface reaction rate. The electronic and optical properties of the material were further elucidated by photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy and ultraviolet–visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-DRS), which revealed that the band gap is tailored to facilitate the sensitivity and selectivity of ammonia detection. Key properties including surface area and porosity were quantitatively evaluated by Bruner-Emmett-Taylor (BET) analysis and found BiOBr0.9I0.1 sensor to have a specific surface area of 13.08 m2/g. Specifically, the BiOBr0.9I0.1 sensor's response ratio (Ra/Rg) to 100 ppm of ammonia reaches 8, approximately fourfold higher than that of the pure BiOBr sensor. The flower-like morphology of BiOBr0.9I0.1 enhances surface activity and charge transfer efficiency, thereby facilitating greater gas adsorption and elevating sensor performance. The rapid response and recovery times (12/24 s at 30 ppm), low detection threshold (LOD, 0.75 ppm), along with its selectivity and reproducibility at room temperature, position the BiOBr0.9I0.1 material as a promising candidate for ammonia gas detection.
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