Band-Engineered α-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>@NiO P-N Heterojunction for Room-Temperature NH<sub>3</sub> Detection and Real-Time Meat Spoilage Monitoring
Recent advancements in biomarker technology have revolutionized diagnostic and monitoring applications, yet their potential in food quality assessment remains largely untapped. Herein, we report a breakthrough in gas-sensitive nanocomposite engineering through the design of α-Fe<sub>2</sub&...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-06-01
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| Series: | Nanomaterials |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/15/13/987 |
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| Summary: | Recent advancements in biomarker technology have revolutionized diagnostic and monitoring applications, yet their potential in food quality assessment remains largely untapped. Herein, we report a breakthrough in gas-sensitive nanocomposite engineering through the design of α-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-NiO heterostructures synthesized via a single-step hydrothermal protocol. The introduction of NiO led to increased oxygen vacancies and active sites, thereby reducing the sensor’s operating temperature. Additionally, the P-N heterojunction structure promoted the redistribution of electrons and hole, thus enhancing its conductivity. The optimized sensor exhibited high sensitivity (75.5% at 100 ppm), fast response/recovery (20 s/92 s), and perfect selectivity for NH<sub>3</sub> at room temperature. In the end, based on this sensor and combined with a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), a rapid and nondestructive meat spoilage detection system was constructed to reflect the degree of spoilage of meat with the help of NH<sub>3</sub> concentration, providing a valuable strategy for the application of biomarker detection in the food industry. |
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| ISSN: | 2079-4991 |