Measuring and testing – Gas analysis
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-12
2006-09-12
Williams, Hezron (Department: 2856)
Measuring and testing
Gas analysis
C438S048000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07104111
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides for variable-range hydrogen sensors and methods for making same. Such variable-range hydrogen sensors comprise a series of fabricated Pd—Ag (palladium-silver) nanowires—each wire of the series having a different Ag to Pd ratio—with nanobreakjunctions in them and wherein the nanowires have predefined dimensions and orientation. When the nanowires are exposed to H2, their lattace swells when the H2concentration reaches a threshold value (unique to that particular ratio of Pd to Ag). This causes the nanobreakjunctions to close leading to a 6–8 orders of magnitude decrease in the resistance along the length of the wire and providing a sensing mechanism for a range of hydrogen concentrations.
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Monty Greg
Ng Kwok
Yang Mohshi
Frank Rodney
Kordzik Kelly K.
Mickelson Edward
Nano-Proprietary, Inc.
Williams Hezron
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