Development of a Three-Dimensional Nanostructure SnO-Based Gas Sensor for Room-Temperature Hydrogen Detection.

The development of gas sensors with high sensitivity and low operating temperatures is essential for practical applications in environmental monitoring and industrial safety. SnO-based gas sensors, despite their widespread use, often suffer from high working temperatures and limited sensitivity to H gas, which presents significant challenges for their performance and application. This study addresses these issues by introducing a novel SnO-based sensor featuring a three-dimensional (3D) nanostructure, designed to enhance sensitivity and allow for room-temperature operation. This work lies in the use of a 3D anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) template to deposit SnO nanoparticles through ultrasonic spray pyrolysis, followed by modification with platinum (Pt) nanoparticles to further enhance the sensor's response. The as-prepared sensors were extensively characterized, and their H sensing performance was evaluated. The results show that the 3D nanostructure provides a uniform and dense distribution of SnO nanoparticles, which significantly improves the sensor's sensitivity and repeatability, especially in H detection at room temperature. This work demonstrates the potential of utilizing 3D nanostructures to overcome the traditional limitations of SnO-based sensors.