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Herein, we illustrate a feasible strategy to strengthen the gas sensing of Y-doped CaZrO3 (YxCa1-xZr0.7O3-δ (x = 0.05, 0.06, and 0.07))/0.1Co3O4 used as sensing materials. This compound was prepared via a solid-state reaction technique. The structural, morphological, electrical, and sensing features such as phase identification, microstructure, ionic conductivity, total conductivity and sensitivity of the fabricated sensors were evaluated via X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, electron-blocking method, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry. In addition, the influence of the Y-dopant on the properties of YxCa1-xZr0.7O3-δ/Co3O4 was thoroughly studied. XRD results revealed the formation of the orthorhombic perovskite phase of YxCa1-xZr0.7O3-δ. Moreover, the obtained results from the electrical properties elucidated high electronic and low ionic conductivities, and small polaron conduction of YxCa1-xZr0.7O3-δ/Co3O4. Furthermore, the results confirmed an excellent limiting current plateau for the fabricated oxygen sensor based on YxCa1-xZr0.7O3-δ/Co3O4. In particular, experimental observation indicates that Y-doping at the Ca site and/or Zr site might be difficult.