Thus, the ZIF - 8 filter on
the Pd nanowires allows the predominant penetration of hydrogen molecules, leading to the acceleration of Pd - based H2 sensors with a 20-fold faster recovery and response speed compared to pristine Pd nanowires at room temperature.
ZIF - 8 film is easily coated on
Pd nanowires by simple dipping (for 2 - 6 hours) in a methanol solution including Zn (NO3) 2 · 6H2O and 2 - methylimidazole.
Lithographically patterned
Pd nanowires were simply overcoated with a Zn - based zeolite imidazole framework (ZIF - 8) layer composed of Zn ions and organic ligands.
To overcome the limitations of Pd - based hydrogen sensors, the research team introduced a MOF layer on top of
a Pd nanowire array.