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Review Paper | Chemistry | Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026 | Pages: 1798 - 1802 | India
Synthesis and Investigation of the Effect of Calcination Temperature on the Structural, Electrical, and Gas Sensing Properties of Nanocomposites
Abstract: This work examines the synthesis and performance optimization of nanocomposites for gas sensing applications, with particular attention to the influence of calcination temperature on structural, electrical, and sensing behavior. It discusses major synthesis routes, including sol-gel, hydrothermal, and co-precipitation methods, and highlights how controlled calcination shapes crystallinity, particle size, conductivity, surface activity, and gas adsorption characteristics. The discussion connects these material properties to sensor sensitivity, selectivity, and long-term stability in detecting hazardous gases. Optimization strategies involving doping, morphology control, and molecular modelling are also considered for improving sensor design and reducing practical limitations. Beyond gas sensing, the study reflects on wider applications of calcined nanocomposites in environmental monitoring, energy storage, photocatalysis, biomedical systems, and wearable technologies. Current challenges related to durability, multifunctionality, and scalable integration are addressed alongside emerging opportunities for innovation. The analysis underscores that careful tuning of synthesis conditions and thermal treatment remains central to advancing high-performance nanocomposite sensors for industrial, environmental, and healthcare applications.
Keywords: Nanocomposites, Calcination Temperature, Gas Sensors, Material Optimization, Sensor Applications
How to Cite?: G. R. Nagargoje, Charushila K. Nerkar, Santosh S. Chobe, "Synthesis and Investigation of the Effect of Calcination Temperature on the Structural, Electrical, and Gas Sensing Properties of Nanocomposites", Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1798-1802, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26428143228, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26428143228