This study investigates the electrical, magnetic, and
acetone detection
properties of Co3–x
Ni
x
O4-rGO (cobalt–nickel oxide reduced
with graphene) samples synthesized using two different methods: sol–gel
and hydrothermal. The structure, morphology, electrical, and magnetic
characteristics of the samples are examined, highlighting a significant
change in those with 4% Ni and rGO addition via the sol–gel
method. It is determined that the samples exhibit varistor and thermistor
behavior, with nonlinear coefficients and variable threshold voltages.
The inclusion of rGO positively affects the electrical properties
by improving charge carrier mobility. Additionally, the samples’
response to acetone as a target gas for vapor detection is investigated,
observing significant changes in electrical resistance in its presence.
Response times are short, with an acetone response R
g/R of 2.5 at room temperature and 1.1
at 200 °C, with the latter being the same sample that exhibited
changes in magnetic properties. This study provides a detailed insight
into the electrical, magnetic, and acetone detection properties of
Co3–x
Ni
x
O4-rGO samples, highlighting the influence of the synthesis
method on these properties and their potential for gas sensor applications.