Controlled synthesis of Pt and Co₃O₄ dual-functionalized In₂O₃ nanoassemblies for room temperature detection of carbon monoxide

We have designed and successfully synthesized innovative Pt and Co₃O₄ nanostructure co-decorated In₂O₃ nano-branches via stepwise facile chemical approaches for roomerature CO gas sensing. The present results indicate that the combination of well-dispersed tiny Pt nanoparticles and the secondary oxide, p-type Co₃O₄, nanostructures with optimized fractions onto the n-type In₂O₃ nano-branches is an effective strategy which could lead to lowering the operating temperature to room temperature and significantly improving the sensitivity as well as the detection limit to a sub-ppm level, for meeting the requirement of advanced gas sensors for the next generation.