MEMS-compatible, gold nanoisland anchored 1D aligned ZnO heterojunction nanofibers: unveiling the NO<sub>2</sub> sensing mechanism with <i>operando</i> photoluminescence studies
Ramakrishnan Vishnuraj, Jayaseelan Dhakshinamoorthy, Keerthi G. Nair, Mahaboobbatcha Aleem, Biji Pullithadathil
Abstract
Single step, on-chip fabrication of 1D aligned Au functionalized heterojunction ZnO nanofibers <italic>via</italic> coaxial electrospinning with <italic>in situ</italic> photoreduction has been demonstrated.
Topics & Concepts
PhotoluminescenceMaterials scienceHeterojunctionNanotechnologyNanofiberOptoelectronicsMicroelectromechanical systemsMechanism (biology)PhysicsQuantum mechanicsGas Sensing Nanomaterials and SensorsAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsZnO doping and properties