Practical aspects in design of one-electrode semiconductor gas sensors: Status report

This review provides an analysis of one-electrode semiconductor gas sensor characteristics. Typical designs and fabrication of one-electrode semiconductor gas sensors are discussed, along with their operation and practical application. Advantages and disadvantages of one-electrode semiconductor gas sensors in comparison with pellistors and other solid state gas sensors are presented. Approaches for optimization of operation parameters are also delineated.

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