Spray-Deposited Rare Earth Metal Ion (Sm<sup>3+</sup>, Ce<sup>3+</sup>, Pr<sup>3+</sup>, La<sup>3+</sup>)-Doped CdO Thin Films for Enhanced Formaldehyde Gas Sensing Characteristics
P. Velusamy, R. Ramesh Babu, Awais Ahmad, Munirah D. Albaqami, Reham Ghazi Alotabi, E. Elangovan
Abstract
Ω.cm) was achieved for the CdO thin film doped with La. High gas sensitivity (71.42%) was achieved for CdO thin films doped with La. The donor dopant regulated the electrical conductivity and gas sensing capabilities of CdO thin films.
Topics & Concepts
DopantMaterials scienceThin filmCadmium oxideAnalytical Chemistry (journal)Electrical resistivity and conductivityDopingCrystalliteMicrostructureConductivityMineralogyMetallurgyNanotechnologyCadmiumChemistryOptoelectronicsChromatographyElectrical engineeringEngineeringPhysical chemistryGas Sensing Nanomaterials and SensorsZnO doping and propertiesGa2O3 and related materials