Sensitive Formaldehyde Detection with QCM Sensor Based on PAAm/MWCNTs and PVAm/MWCNTs

Abstract

Two formaldehyde detection methods are proposed by applying composite film quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) sensors. QCM sensor coated with PAAm/MWCNTs and PVAm/ MWCNTs shows excellent characteristics of lower limit and high sensitivity. The lower limit of PVAm/MWCNTs is 0.5 ppm, and its detection sensitivity is 0.74 ppm/Hz. Upon working at different concentrations of formaldehyde and fabricating in different proportions, the reuse performance, gas selectivity, and response at room temperature show contrasting results. The main advantages of the two sensors presented are fast reaction, low cost, and easy manufacture. Compared to other formaldehyde sensors based on QCM, the PAAm/MWCNT-and PVAm/ MWCNT-coated QCM sensors are able to concurrently show excellent selectivity, reuse performance, and high sensitivity, which is of great significance to detect the environmental quality.

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