Porous Co 3 O 4 spheres with bimodal pore distribution (size: 2-3 nm and ~ 30 nm) were prepared by ultrasonic spray pyrolysis of aqueous droplets containing Co-acetate and polyethylene glycol (PEG), while dense Co 3 O 4 secondary particles with monomodal pore distribution (size: 2-3 nm) were prepared from the spray solution without PEG. The formation of mesopores (~ 30 nm) was attributed to the decomposition of PEG. The responses of a porous Co 3 O 4 sensor to various indoor air pollutants such as 5 ppm C 2 H 5 OH, xylene, toluene, benzene, and HCHO at 200°C were found to be significantly higher than those of a commercial sensor using Co 3 O 4 and dense Co 3 O 4 secondary particles. Enhanced gas response of porous Co 3 O 4 sensor was attributed to high surface area and the effective diffusion of analyte gas through mesopores (~ 30 nm). Highly sensitive porous Co 3 O 4 sensor can be used to monitor various indoor air pollutants.