Ultra-sensitive low-frequency dual-mode humidity sensor using a methyl red-PVA-graphene oxide composite
Abstract
spin coating, followed by thermal annealing at 100 °C. The sensor exhibited stable and reliable performance across a wide humidity range (32-92% RH) at 25 °C, featuring a high capacitive sensitivity of 11 nF/%RH at 100 Hz, rapid response and recovery times of 6 and 8 seconds, respectively, and a low hysteresis of 17.3%. Additionally, the electrical performance of the MPG composite film was evaluated over a voltage range of -5 to 5 V at various temperatures. Results revealed enhanced conductivity with increasing temperature, attributed to increased lattice vibrations and the generation of thermally activated charge carriers. This temperature-dependent behavior highlights the composite's suitability for use in electronic devices that operate under diverse thermal conditions. This cost-effective ternary composite-based humidity sensor shows promise for use in hygrometers and real-time relative humidity monitoring in electronic devices.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors
Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
Advanced Fiber Optic Sensors
Publication details
- Journal / source
- RSC Advances
- Publisher
- Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
- Volume
- 16
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 1888–1899
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN