Abstract
Cobalt phthalocyanine (CoPc), an organic semiconductor, has been introduced as an active sensing layer in a surface-type multipurpose sensor owing to its stability, low fabrication cost, and multifunctional sensitivity. The capacitance of the sensor was recorded to increase 26.7-fold for a change in relative humidity (RH) from 0% to 92.3%, 12.6-fold for a change in illumination from 11.5 lx to 23,000 lx, and 5.2-fold for a change in temperature from 27°C to 187°C. The morphology of the active thin film of the sensor was analyzed by atomic force microscopy, revealing a rough surface favorable for moisture absorption and light harvesting. The CoPc film was amorphous in nature according to x-ray diffraction analysis. By virtue of its response to humidity, light, and temperature, this represents an attractive approach for cost-effective environmental sensing applications.
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