Effects of silicon nanowire array fabricated by spontaneous electrochemical reaction on volatile organic solvent sensing

Shih Yi Chien*, Chin Pao Cheng, Hui Ling Sung, Yu Man Shang

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

In order to prevent the risk of volatile organic solvent over exposure in the atmosphere, a sensitive sensing device is needed for detection in common workplaces. Silicon nanowires carrying the high surface-bulk ratio as a unique characteristic could be used for volatile organic solvent sensing. This study proposed to create the sensing device through spontaneous electrochemical reaction. In terms of advantages that silicon nanowire array on volatile organic solvent sensing, sensing of diethyl ether revealed the optimal outcome. The study also discussed the relation of organic solvents molecular and the electrons distribution on silicon nanowires surface, to further weight the impact of the effect on sensing sensitivity.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication4th IEEE International NanoElectronics Conference, INEC 2011
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Event4th IEEE International Nanoelectronics Conference, INEC 2011 - Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
Duration: 2011 Jun 212011 Jun 24

Publication series

NameProceedings - International NanoElectronics Conference, INEC
ISSN (Print)2159-3523

Other

Other4th IEEE International Nanoelectronics Conference, INEC 2011
Country/TerritoryTaiwan
CityTao-Yuan
Period2011/06/212011/06/24

Keywords

  • silicon nanowires
  • spontaneous electrochemical reaction
  • volatile organic solvent sensing

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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