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Sensor element, method of making the same, and sensor device including the same

A technology of sensor element and conductive member, applied in the field of sensor element and its preparation and sensor device including the sensor element, can solve the problem of limited exposed surface of PIM layer and the like

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-06-12
3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO
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However, if the electrode is organic vapor impermeable, the exposed surface of the PIM layer where vapor absorption can occur can be limited

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[0115] All parts, percentages, ratios, etc. in the examples, as well as in the remainder of this specification, are by weight unless otherwise indicated. Solvents and other reagents used were purchased from Sigma-Aldrich Chemical Company, Milwaukee, WI, USA unless expressly stated otherwise.

[0116] As used hereinafter, the small area bottom electrode is equivalent to the first conductive electrode, the small area top electrode is equivalent to the second conductive electrode; the small area top connection electrode is equivalent to the second conductive member; and the first conductive member is equivalent to the spring-loaded contact pin , which is used to electrically connect the sensor to the operating circuit.

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[0120] Preparation of PIM

[0121] 5,5',6,6'-tetrahydroxy-3,3 , 3′,3′-Tetramethyl-1,1′-spirobisindene and tetrafluoroterephthalonitrile to prepare PIM materials.

[0122] 5,5',6,6'-tetrahydroxy-3,3,3',3'-tetrameth...

example 3-8 and comparative example G-H

[0175] Sensor elements were prepared as described in Example 1 and stored prior to testing. The description of the sensor elements is recorded in Table 12. After dicing the sample into separate sensor elements, test for short circuits and measure reference capacitance using a Protec multimeter. The reference capacitance of the sensor element samples according to Examples 3 and 4 was about 1.5 nF. The reference capacitance of the sensor element samples according to Example 5 and Comparative Example G was about 1.7 nF, and one sample according to Comparative Example G was short-circuited. The baseline capacitance of the sensor element samples according to Examples 6-8 and Comparative Example H was about 1.6 nF, except that some samples of Examples 6 and 8 and Comparative Example H were shorted.

[0176] Table 12

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[0178] According to Example 1, the response of the sensor element to MEK vapor was tested. Before the steam test, the sensor element was not heated. ...

example 9-12 and comparative example I-J

[0190] The sensor element was prepared as described in Example 1 and stored prior to testing, except by thermally evaporating 10.0 nm of titanium at a rate of 0.1 nm / sec followed by Figure 5 The mask shown deposits 100.0 nm of nickel at 0.5 nm / sec to deposit the top connection electrode.

[0191] The description of the sensor elements is recorded in Table 16. After dicing the sample into separate sensor elements, test for short circuits and measure reference capacitance using a Protec multimeter. Comparative Examples I-J were not shorted, but were not used as capacitors. The reference capacitance of Example 9 was about 1 nF, and one replica was shorted. The reference capacitance for Examples 10-11 is about 1.7nF.

[0192] Table 16

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[0194] The sensor element was tested for response to MEK vapor as in Example 1. The sensor element is not heated prior to the steam test. The initial capacitance and dissipation factor were recorded after the sensor element was...

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Abstract

The invention discloses a sensor element which includes a first conductive electrode having a first conductive member electrically coupled thereto; an absorptive dielectric layer comprising a polymer of intrinsic microporosity; and a second conductive electrode having a second conductive member electrically coupled thereto. The second conductive electrode comprises at least one noble metal, has a thickness of from 4 to 10 nanometers and is permeable to at least one organic vapor. The absorptive dielectric layer is at least partially disposed between the first conductive electrode and the second conductive electrode. A method of making the sensor element, and sensor device containing it, are also disclosed.

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Background technique [0001] The ability to detect chemical vapors, especially volatile organic compounds (VOCs), is important in many applications including environmental monitoring, among others. Such detection and / or monitoring of organic vapors is especially useful, for example, in so-called "end-of-life indicators", which are required for personal protective equipment such as respirators. [0002] Many methods have been developed for the detection of chemical analytes including, for example, optical, gravimetric, and microelectromechanical (MEMS) methods. In particular, sensors have been developed that monitor electrical properties (eg, capacitance, impedance, resistance, etc.). Such sensors often rely on changes in the electrical properties of the material when an analyte is adsorbed onto or absorbed into the material. [0003] In one vapor sensor design, a layer of intrinsically microporous polymer (PIM) is sandwiched between vapor-impermeable electrodes held at a bias...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): G01N27/00
CPCG01N27/128G01N27/416
Inventor M·C·帕拉佐托S·H·格里斯卡P·F·鲍德姜明灿
Owner 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO