Abstract
In this work ZnxCd1−xTiO3 (x=0.25, 0.5, 0.75) nanoparticles were synthesized using solid state reaction method. Detailed investigation of electrical properties and room temperature methanol sensing characteristics of synthesized nanoparticles was carried out. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Scanning Electron Microcopy (SEM) were used to determine the crystal structure and morphology of the prepared material. The transition from positive temperature coefficient of resistivity (PTCR) to negative temperature coefficient of resistivity (NTCR) was observed in Zn0.75Cd0.25TiO3, Zn0.50Cd0.50TiO3 and Zn0.25Cd0.75TiO3 nanoparticles at 268K, 248K and 278K respectively. Prototype sensors of prepared ZnxCd1−xTiO3 (x=0.25, 0.5, 0.75) nanoparticles were tested at 10ppm, 20ppm, 30ppm and 40ppm of methanol at room temperature. The Zn0.75Cd0.25TiO3 and Zn0.25Cd0.75TiO3 nanoparticles sensors exhibited fast response and recovery times and a linear response with increase in methanol concentration. The Zn0.5Cd0.5TiO3 nanoparticles sensors exhibited nonlinear response and slow response and recovery times. Response of sensors based on all compositions was stable over period of 30 days.
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