Abstract
The photovoltage spectra of tin oxide/porous silicon/silicon (SnO2/PS/Si) has been studied. It is shown that there exist two heterojunctions in SnO2/PS/Si structure. The photovoltage decreases evidently when the sample absorbs reducing gas. The photovoltage decreases by 16.4-27.5 percent when the absorbed gas contains 1 percent liquified petroleum, by 8.1-19.4 percent when the sample absorbs gas with 1 percent CO, and by 12.1-14.9 percent when the sample absorbs gas with 1 percent H2. The experimental results indicate that SnO2/PS/Si is a good material for gas sensor. The mechanism for the gas absorption of SnO2/PS/Si is discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 43-48 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Guti Dianzixue Yanjiu Yu Jinzhan/Research and Progress of Solid State Electronics |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 1998 |
Externally published | Yes |