<div dir="ltr"><div>When using EGFET pH sensing configuration (very similar to a metal/sensing membrane to collect ions from solution and generate voltage).....does the sensing thin film have to be conductive or insulating?</div><div><br></div><div>Example Setup:</div><div><br></div><div><img src="cid:ii_1614c9c1af71c967" alt="Inline image 1" width="544" height="343"><br></div><div><br></div><div>I am using EGFET setup with commercial transistor that is connected to a Au electrode with a ZnO thin film (150 nm) on the part to be immersed in solution to sense the pH. I also use a reference electrode to set the offset voltage and bias the transistor.....does my ZnO thin film have to be conductive or insulating for reliable sensor performance?</div><div><br></div><div>It is generally reported in literature that the preferred orientation of ZnO used for such purposes is (002) although few reported amorphous....but conductivity is not usually discussed. Since ZnO's conductivity is highly tunable, it would be very helpful if its conductivity matches the requirement for a good sensitivity and reliable measurements.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>All responses and discussions are appreciated...thanks in advance,</div><div><br></div><div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=-5mNcfYAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate" target="_blank">Mohamed T. Ghoneim</a>, <div>Postdoctoral Researcher</div><div><span style="font-size:12.8px">MIT </span>Media Lab, Building E-15, Fourth Floor, Room 443g.</div><div><span style="font-size:12.8px"><a href="https://sites.google.com/view/mtghoneim" target="_blank">Website<br></a></span><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
</div>