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Synthesis by a chemical method and characterization of CaZrO3 powders: Potential application as humidity sensors

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Autor(es):
Andre, R. S. ; Zanetti, S. M. ; Varela, J. A. ; Longo, E.
Número total de Autores: 4
Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
Fonte: CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL; v. 40, n. 10, p. 8-pg., 2014-12-01.
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CaZrO3 stoichiometric and non-stoichiometric (CaO- and ZrO2-excess) powders were synthesized by a chemical method which is based on polymeric precursors. The mesoporous material was characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectrometry, field emission gun scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and N-2 adsorption-desorption measurements. The humidity sensing properties were evaluated by using an inductance, capacitance and resistance analyzer. The results revealed that all samples responded well to the humidity by showing a change in resistance values; however, hysteresis mean values in the 25-70% relative humidity (RH) range were higher than that of 5%. The CaO-excess sample sensitivity calculated in the 10-85% RH range was 3261. Complex impedance measurements indicated that the improved sample sensitivities can be attributed to their mesoporous structure along with hetero-junctions formed by second phases. Sample resistances varied by about three orders of magnitude in the RH range. These results demonstrate the great potential of CZO samples for use in the development of new humidity sensors. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd and Techna Group S.r.l. All rights reserved. (AU)

Processo FAPESP: 08/57872-1 - Instituto Nacional de Ciências dos Materiais em Nanotecnologia
Beneficiário:Elson Longo da Silva
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Temático
Processo FAPESP: 13/07296-2 - CDMF - Centro de Desenvolvimento de Materiais Funcionais
Beneficiário:Elson Longo da Silva
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Centros de Pesquisa, Inovação e Difusão - CEPIDs