Ultra-sensitive low-frequency dual-mode humidity sensor using a methyl red-PVA-graphene oxide composite

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Authors: Mushahid Hussain, Nadir Ali Khan, Wei‐Chun Lin, Muhammad Yaseen, Fakhra Aziz, Muhammad Ali, Naseem Abbas
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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