Papers by Author: Yasuhiro Shimizu

Abstract: Several approaches to improve H₂ sensing properties of TiO₂-based diode-types sensors have been investigated. Those include the adoption of a Pd-Pt alloy electrode instead of using a pure Pd electrode, formation of a polymer coating atop the Pd-Pt alloy electrode and an Au coating on the Pd-Pt alloy electrode. The advantages of the using of the Pd-Pt alloy electrode, the polymer or Au coatings are demonstrated.

Abstract: H2 sensing properties of anodic TiO2 films equipped with Pd or Pd-Pt alloy electrodes has been investigated in air and in N2 atmosphere at 250°C and room temperature. The use of a Pd-Pt alloy electrode and a Pt paste improved the magnitude of H2 response, response time, stability and pretreatment- and atmosphere-dependent response properties under humid environments.