Enhancing acetone gas sensor performance with cobalt oxide doping in LaFeO\(_{3}\) prepared by co-precipitation

Andhy  SETIAWAN; Farah Aprisza  SHEELMAREVAA; Muhamad Taufik  ULHAKIM; Dani Gustaman  SYARIF; Endi SUHENDI

doi:10.55713/jmmm.v35i1.1919

Authors

Andhy SETIAWAN Physics Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi No. 229, Isola, Sukasari, Bandung, West Java, 40154, Indonesia
Farah Aprisza SHEELMAREVAA Physics Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi No. 229, Isola, Sukasari, Bandung, West Java, 40154, Indonesia
Muhamad Taufik ULHAKIM Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Buana Perjuangan Karawang, Jl. HS Ronggo Waluyo, Puseurjaya, Telukjambe Timur, Karawang, West Java, 41361, Indonesia
Dani Gustaman SYARIF National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Jl. Tamansari No. 71 Lebak Siliwangi, Coblong, Bandung, West Java, 40132, Indonesia
Endi SUHENDI Physics Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi No. 229, Isola, Sukasari, Bandung, West Java, 40154, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55713/jmmm.v35i1.1919

Keywords:

Dopant effect, acetone gas sensor, cobalt oxide, LaFeO3, co-precipitation

Abstract

Semiconductor-based gas sensors frequently encounter difficulties in attaining optimal performance due to challenges such as temporal stability and low sensitivity, stemming from their insulating properties at room temperature. To address these limitations, this study proposes a novel approach by preparing cobalt-doped LaFeO₃ (LaFeO₃-Co) using the co-precipitation method, with doping concentrations of 2.5 mol% and 5.0 mol%. The acetone gas sensors were fabricated into thick films via the screen-printing technique, and their performance was thoroughly characterized. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirmed a cubic crystal structure, and the addition of 2.5 mol% cobalt was found to reduce the particle size of LaFeO₃, enhancing its gas-sensing performance. Conversely, the addition of 5.0 mol% of cobalt led to an increase in particle size, which might have hindered sensor performance. Electrical characterization revealed that the LaFeO₃-Co sensor with 2.5 mol% doping achieved the highest response of 13.30 at 330°C and 270 ppm of acetone gas. This study underscores the promise of Co-doped LaFeO₃ in enhancing gas-sensing capabilities, marking a substantial advancement in the development of high-performance acetone gas sensors. However, further optimization and investigation are necessary to fully realize its potential for commercialization.

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