Highly sensitive detection of VOC using impact ionization induced by photoelectron

Yunsung Kang, Han Il Jung, Dae Hyun Baek, Kyounghoon Lee, Soonjae Pyo, Jongbaeg Kim

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Abstract

We have developed a highly sensitive volatile organic compounds (VOCs) sensor using impact ionization induced by photoelectron. A novel mechanism of VOC detection, the screening effect of VOC cations, was proposed and experimentally verified for the first time. The fabricated sensor could detect various concentrations of toluene ranging from 500 down to 10 ppm under long wavelength of UV light (254 nm) illumination. In addition, reliable and repeatable sensing characteristics were obtained at the exposure to ethylene with high ionization energy.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 IEEE 30th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages183-186
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781509050789
DOIs
StatePublished - 23 Feb 2017
Event30th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2017 - Las Vegas, United States
Duration: 22 Jan 201726 Jan 2017

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
ISSN (Print)1084-6999

Conference

Conference30th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, MEMS 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLas Vegas
Period22/01/1726/01/17

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