Chitosan-SnO2 Composite film-based self-powered galvanic cell for detecting ammonia gas at room temperature

Ammonia, recognized as a perilous compound for both environmental and human health, necessitates detection of its varied concentrations in the air for environmental conservation and safety. This study introduces a novel self-powered ammonia gas sensor, operating at room temperature using a chitosan...

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Main Authors: Balyan M., Ahmadipour M., Ahmad Z.A., Siregar B.
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description Ammonia, recognized as a perilous compound for both environmental and human health, necessitates detection of its varied concentrations in the air for environmental conservation and safety. This study introduces a novel self-powered ammonia gas sensor, operating at room temperature using a chitosan and tin dioxide (SnO?) composite film. Designed based on the galvanic cell principle, the sensor eliminates the need for external power sources, making it ideal for various environmental and industrial applications. Advanced morphological and compositional analyses were conducted through field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDAX), confirming the effective integration of SnO? into the chitosan matrix, enhancing surface oxygen content and porosity. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy revealed NH? groups in chitosan that interact with ammonia gas. The sensor demonstrated exceptional sensitivity and selectivity towards ammonia, with peak sensitivity reaching 26.13% at 50 ppm, significantly higher than pure chitosan?s 17.14%. The sensor showed a substantial increase in electrical voltage in response to ammonia,�effectively distinguishing it from gases such as acetone, ethanol, and toluene. This superior performance is attributed to the interaction between ammonia and NH? groups in chitosan, which promotes the release of trapped electrons. This research marks a significant advancement in gas detection technology, offering an eco-friendly, efficient, and reliable method for ammonia monitoring, essential for environmental protection and industrial safety. ? The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature 2024.
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spelling my.uniten.dspace-364452025-03-03T15:42:28Z Chitosan-SnO2 Composite film-based self-powered galvanic cell for detecting ammonia gas at room temperature Balyan M. Ahmadipour M. Ahmad Z.A. Siregar B. 57193790087 55533484700 56036883500 57193065442 Ammonia Atomic emission spectroscopy Chemical sensors Chitosan Energy dispersive spectroscopy Energy efficiency Field emission microscopes Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy Layered semiconductors Tin oxides Ammonia gas Ammonia gas sensors Chitosan-SnO2 Environmental conservation Environmental health Environmental safety Galvanic cells Human health Self-powered SnO 2 Tin dioxide Ammonia, recognized as a perilous compound for both environmental and human health, necessitates detection of its varied concentrations in the air for environmental conservation and safety. This study introduces a novel self-powered ammonia gas sensor, operating at room temperature using a chitosan and tin dioxide (SnO?) composite film. Designed based on the galvanic cell principle, the sensor eliminates the need for external power sources, making it ideal for various environmental and industrial applications. Advanced morphological and compositional analyses were conducted through field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDAX), confirming the effective integration of SnO? into the chitosan matrix, enhancing surface oxygen content and porosity. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy revealed NH? groups in chitosan that interact with ammonia gas. The sensor demonstrated exceptional sensitivity and selectivity towards ammonia, with peak sensitivity reaching 26.13% at 50 ppm, significantly higher than pure chitosan?s 17.14%. The sensor showed a substantial increase in electrical voltage in response to ammonia,�effectively distinguishing it from gases such as acetone, ethanol, and toluene. This superior performance is attributed to the interaction between ammonia and NH? groups in chitosan, which promotes the release of trapped electrons. This research marks a significant advancement in gas detection technology, offering an eco-friendly, efficient, and reliable method for ammonia monitoring, essential for environmental protection and industrial safety. ? The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature 2024. Final 2025-03-03T07:42:28Z 2025-03-03T07:42:28Z 2024 Article 10.1007/s00339-024-07810-2 2-s2.0-85201532534 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85201532534&doi=10.1007%2fs00339-024-07810-2&partnerID=40&md5=708dc671a45b0fa1ab14a9e01646cf9c https://irepository.uniten.edu.my/handle/123456789/36445 130 9 638 Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH Scopus
spellingShingle Ammonia
Atomic emission spectroscopy
Chemical sensors
Chitosan
Energy dispersive spectroscopy
Energy efficiency
Field emission microscopes
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy
Layered semiconductors
Tin oxides
Ammonia gas
Ammonia gas sensors
Chitosan-SnO2
Environmental conservation
Environmental health
Environmental safety
Galvanic cells
Human health
Self-powered
SnO 2
Tin dioxide
Balyan M.
Ahmadipour M.
Ahmad Z.A.
Siregar B.
Chitosan-SnO2 Composite film-based self-powered galvanic cell for detecting ammonia gas at room temperature
title Chitosan-SnO2 Composite film-based self-powered galvanic cell for detecting ammonia gas at room temperature
title_full Chitosan-SnO2 Composite film-based self-powered galvanic cell for detecting ammonia gas at room temperature
title_fullStr Chitosan-SnO2 Composite film-based self-powered galvanic cell for detecting ammonia gas at room temperature
title_full_unstemmed Chitosan-SnO2 Composite film-based self-powered galvanic cell for detecting ammonia gas at room temperature
title_short Chitosan-SnO2 Composite film-based self-powered galvanic cell for detecting ammonia gas at room temperature
title_sort chitosan-sno2 composite film-based self-powered galvanic cell for detecting ammonia gas at room temperature
topic Ammonia
Atomic emission spectroscopy
Chemical sensors
Chitosan
Energy dispersive spectroscopy
Energy efficiency
Field emission microscopes
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy
Layered semiconductors
Tin oxides
Ammonia gas
Ammonia gas sensors
Chitosan-SnO2
Environmental conservation
Environmental health
Environmental safety
Galvanic cells
Human health
Self-powered
SnO 2
Tin dioxide
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