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Detection and characterization of CO gas using LTCC micro-hotplates

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In the present work, a tin oxide (SnO2)-based gas sensor has been fabricated on Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramic (LTCC) substrate by screen printing method for detection of the silent killer gas (carbon monoxide). The tin oxide paste has been prepared for deposition on inter-digitated electrodes patterned on LTCC substrate. The developed gas sensor module has been fired at different temperatures (625, 820 and 860°C) and the effect of firing temperature has been studied. The developed sensor is small in size with low power consumption, better sensitivity and repeatability.

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The authors express their sincere thanks to Director, CSIR-CEERI Pilani, and Vice President, ASTIF, Jaipur. Partial work of this paper was carried out under CSIR-Fast Track Translational Project (MLP-102). The authors are thankful to Mr D K Kharbanda, Dr Achu Chandran, Mr Sunil Kumar, Mr I C Sharma, Mr B S Jangir, Mr Ankit Paptan, Mr Vikash Kumar and other members of Advanced Packaging Group, CSIR-CEERI Pilani. The authors are also thankful to Dr Rahul Prajesh and Mr Nahid for their support and help.

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  1. AMITY University Rajasthan, Amity Education Valley, Kant Kalwar, NH-11C, Jaipur-Delhi Highway, Jaipur, 303002, India

    Lokesh Kulhari & Kanad Ray

  2. CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute, Pilani, 333031, India

    Lokesh Kulhari, Nikhil Suri & P K Khanna

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Kulhari, L., Ray, K., Suri, N. et al. Detection and characterization of CO gas using LTCC micro-hotplates. Sādhanā 45, 71 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12046-020-1316-5

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