Hydrogen energy, as the most promising clean energy source, is increasingly important in both contemporary industrial and daily life, and it is expected to replace traditional fossil energy. However, the flammable and explosive nature of hydrogen make the development and utilization of hydrogen sensors increasingl important. Among these sensors, hydrogen gasochromic sensors stand out which exhibit identifiable color changes in hydrogen by the naked eye without the need for additional electrical systems. Meanwhile, the low operating temperature of this sensor reduces the risk of hydrogen explosions due to high temperatures. In this paper, Pd/WO3 gasochromic material was prepared by anodic oxidation and ultraviolet reduction. The hydrochromic material was drop-coated onto a flexible substrate to obtain a hydrochromic sensor, which shows excellent hydrogen detection capabilities. Firstly, the sensor exhibits a rapid and obvious color change, with a color difference of up to 51 within 95 seconds. Secondly, the sensor operates at room temperature, which significantly reduces the risk of hydrogen explosions. Finally, the sensor has a low detection limit, and it can still exhibit a visible color change at hydrogen concentrations as low as volume fraction of 0.04%. In addition, the use of a flexible substrate allows the sensor to be adapted to various irregular potential leakage points, making it a wider range of applications.
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