Fabricating a highly sensitive graphene nanoplatelets resistance-based temperature sensor.

Purpose: This study aims to present an efficient and reliable graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs)-based temperature sensor. Design/methodology/approach: A high-quality dispersion of GNPs was dropped by casting method on platinum electrodes deposited on a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) substrate. The GNPs were characterized by scanning electron microscope, Raman spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction spectra to ensure its purity and quality. The temperature sensing behavior of the fabricated sensor was examined by subjecting it to different temperatures, range from room temperature (RT) to 150 °C. Findings: Excellent resistance linearity with temperature change was achieved. Temperature coefficient of resistance of the fabricated sensor was calculated as 1.4 × 10–3°C. The sensor also showed excellent repeatability and stability for the measured temperature range. Good response and recovery times were evaluated at all the measured temperatures. With measuring the sensor response, the ambient temperature can be determined. Originality/value: The present work presents a new simply and low cost fabricated temperature sensor based on GNPs working at a wide temperature range. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]