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Optical Sensing Methods for Metal Oxide Nanomaterials

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Metal Oxide Nanomaterials for Chemical Sensors

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Optical analysis of metal oxides as a means of transduction in sensing devices provides an alternative method for the detection of target analytes. The optical properties of metal oxides are rich with opportunity as luminescence, dielectric function changes and optically active dopants are all sensitive to environmental changes and can be utilized in a sensing device. A detailed description of the latest work on the photoluminescence of metal oxides will be provided, with a focus on ZnO, SnO2 and TiO2 nanoscale thin films as well as nanorods. Changes in the dielectric function of perovskite metal oxide coated long period fiber gratings has been shown to be a convenient sensing device and results pertaining to these metal oxides containing alkaline earth metals and their use in the detection of CO2 will be highlighted. Optically active dopants, pertaining specifically to metal nanoparticles such as Au, Cu and Ag, can serve as beacons for reactions and environmental changes within metal oxide nanocomposite thin films through the interrogation of changes in their plasmonic properties. In particular sensing applications within harsh conditions, including elevated temperature and either oxidizing or reduction gas environments will be detailed. Each of these optical techniques will be reviewed and any key environmental, film deposition methods or reaction conditions will be highlighted in light of their potential effects on sensor detection limits, sensitivity or selectivity characteristics.

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The author’s work was supported in part by the United States Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory under contract number DE-NT0007918. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory. Funding for support of this work is also acknowledged from the National Science Foundation (1006399) and the NYSTAR Environmental Quality Systems Research Center.

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Joy, N.A., Carpenter, M.A. (2013). Optical Sensing Methods for Metal Oxide Nanomaterials. In: Carpenter, M., Mathur, S., Kolmakov, A. (eds) Metal Oxide Nanomaterials for Chemical Sensors. Integrated Analytical Systems. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-5395-6_12

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