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Microwave-assisted solvothermal synthesis of In-MIL-68 derived hollow In2O3 microrods for enhanced 1-pentanol sensing performance

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Author(s):
de Sa, Bruna S. ; Perfecto, Tarcisio M. ; de Oliveira, Davi S. ; Volanti, Diogo P.
Total Authors: 4
Document type: Journal article
Source: MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS; v. 37, p. 6-pg., 2023-09-27.
Abstract

The development of microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOCs) sensors is helpful due to the detection of toxic contaminants in foods, non-invasive disease diagnosis, and monitoring of contamination in industrial processes. Materials that are typically applied in the sensors field are semiconductor metal oxides (SMOx) since they have shown efficiency in identifying gases. Using metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as precursors is an exciting approach to producing well-structured SMOx. Therefore, we report the preparation and characterization of In-MIL-68 (a MOF composed of terephthalic acid) derived hollow In2O3 microrods. The sensor material was obtained by the microwave-assisted solvothermal (MAS) method and subsequent calcination. We also show the application of the hollow In2O3 microrods as a 1-pentanol sensor for the first time. The sensor demonstrated exceptional sensitivity to this MVOC compared to other sensors reported in the literature, achieving a great response of 390 for 100 ppm of this compound at 350 degrees C. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 18/00033-0 - Sensing devices of volatile organic compounds based on ZnO hollow/p-type semiconductors heterostructures
Grantee:Tarcísio Micheli Perfecto
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 20/06421-1 - Development of sensors derived from metal-organic frameworks to detect microbial volatile organic compounds
Grantee:Diogo Paschoalini Volanti
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 18/01258-5 - Novel chemical catalytic and photocatalytic processes for the direct conversion of methane and CO2 to products
Grantee:José Maria Correa Bueno
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
FAPESP's process: 20/05233-7 - Advanced composites based on semiconductor metal oxide and carbon structures for volatile organic compounds sensing
Grantee:Bruna Soares de Sa
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate (Direct)