A Multi-functional NO2 gas monitor and Self-Alarm based on Laser-Induced graphene

The increasingly serious air pollution problem makes the development of high-performance gas monitoring system extremely urgent. Especially for nitrogen dioxide (NO2), which is harmful to both people and the environment. The combination of reliable real-time monitoring and early warning is of great significance yet less study. Here, we designed a laser-induced graphene (LIG)-based multi-functional NO2 monitor and self-alarm (MMSA), in which a rectangle area is used as a dual-functional module to realize high-performance temperature condition and acoustic alarm by applying direct/alternating current voltage excitation source. The molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) sensitive material works in concert with the LIG interdigital electrodes (IDEs), and the gas monitor achieves high sensitivity (86.81% for 5 ppm, and 22.90% for 250 ppb) and excellent recoverability, aided by the good electrothermal property of LIG, overcoming the dilemma of poor sensing performance of MoS2 at room temperature (RT). To top it off, the thermoacoustic effect of the LIG could bring about an intuitional sound signal, and a proof-of-concept demonstrates the timely acoustic warning response of the MMSA to exceeded NO2 concentrations.

Automated summary

The development of high-performance gas monitoring system is urgent due to serious air pollution, with a focus on nitrogen dioxide. A laser-induced graphene-based multi-functional NO2 monitor and self-alarm system was designed to achieve high sensitivity and reliable early warning, integrating MoS2 and LIG materials for improved performance at room temperature. The system also demonstrates timely acoustic warning response to excessive NO2 concentrations.