The Response of UV/Blue Light and Ozone Sensing Using Ag-TiO(2) Planar Nanocomposite Thin Film

We successfully fabricated a planar nanocomposite film that uses a composite of silver nanoparticles and titanium dioxide film (Ag-TiO(2)) for ultraviolet (UV) and blue light detection and application in ozone gas sensor. Ultraviolet-visible spectra revealed that silver nanoparticles have a strong surface plasmon resonance (SPR) effect. A strong redshift of the plasmonic peak when the silver nanoparticles covered the TiO(2) thin film was observed. The value of conductivity change for the Ag-TiO(2) composite is 4–8 times greater than that of TiO(2) film under UV and blue light irradiation. The Ag-TiO(2) nanocomposite film successfully sensed 100 ppb ozone. The gas response of the composite film increased by roughly six and four times under UV and blue light irradiation, respectively. We demonstrated that a Ag-TiO(2) composite gas sensor can be used with visible light (blue). The planar composite significantly enhances photo catalysis. The composite films have practical application potential for wearable devices.