Figures & data
Figure 1. A schematic drawing of sensing element based on ZnO/MWCNTs composites.
Figure 2. The XRD patterns of ZnO/MWCNTs nanocomposites prepared at irradiation powers of 300, 450 and 700 W.
Figure 3. Average grain size of ZnO nanoparticle in the composite at various irradiation powers.
Figure 4. SEM images of ZnO/MWCNTs nanocomposites obtained by microwave irradiation: (a) 300 W, (b) 450 W and (c) 700 W.
Figure 5. Alcohol-sensing performance of ZnO/MWCNTs-based sensor.
Figure 6. Calculated response time of the device as a function of irradiation power.
Figure 7. The sensitivity of ZnO/MWCNTs nanocomposite-based sensor response toward alcohol.
