Electrically tunable micro-lens with a strain-enhanced polymer nanocomposite actuator (Conference Presentation)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florenta A. Costache ◽  
Boscij Pawlik ◽  
Andreas Rieck
Keyword(s):  
Polymer Nanocomposite ◽  
Micro Lens

scholarly journals Plano-convex Variable Focal Length Micro-lens with a Polymer Nanocomposite Actuator

2016 ◽  
Vol 168 ◽  
pp. 1496-1499 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boscij Pawlik ◽  
Andreas Rieck ◽  
Florenta Costache
Keyword(s):  
Focal Length ◽  
Polymer Nanocomposite ◽  
Micro Lens

Controlling bubble density in MWNT/polymer nanocomposite foams by MWNT surface modification

2012 ◽  
Vol 72 (2) ◽  
pp. 190-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Limeng Chen ◽  
Behic K. Goren ◽  
Rahmi Ozisik ◽  
Linda S. Schadler
Keyword(s):  
Surface Modification ◽  
Polymer Nanocomposite ◽  
Nanocomposite Foams ◽  
Bubble Density

scholarly journals Economical rapid-prototyping of aspherical lenses

2019 ◽  
Vol 215 ◽  
pp. 04001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angelina Müller ◽  
Matthias C. Wapler ◽  
Ulrike Wallrabe
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Expansion ◽  
Rapid Prototyping ◽  
Shape Optimization ◽  
Surface Deformation ◽  
Fabrication Process ◽  
Aspherical Lens ◽  
Laser Structuring ◽  
Aspherical Lenses ◽  
Design Freedom ◽  
Micro Lens

We present a rapid-prototyping process to fabricate aspherical lens arrays based on surface deformation due to thermal expansion of PDMS. Using laser-structuring and molding in combination with an FEM-based shape optimization, we were able to design, fabricate and characterize different micro-lens arrays. This fabrication process can be used for almost any kind of arbitrary lens shape, which allows for a large design freedom for micro lenses.

Improvement of reliability of polymer nanocomposite based transparent memory device by oxygen vacancy rich ZnO nanorods

2016 ◽  
Vol 164 ◽  
pp. 53-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Snigdha Bhattacharjee ◽  
Pranab Kumar Sarkar ◽  
Nandini Roy ◽  
Asim Roy
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Vacancy ◽  
Zno Nanorods ◽  
Polymer Nanocomposite ◽  
Memory Device

scholarly journals Recent Advances in the Synthesis of Polymer-Grafted Low-K and High-K Nanoparticles for Dielectric and Electronic Applications

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (10) ◽  
pp. 2942
Author(s):  
Bhausaheb V. Tawade ◽  
Ikeoluwa E. Apata ◽  
Nihar Pradhan ◽  
Alamgir Karim ◽  
Dharmaraj Raghavan
Keyword(s):  
Energy Density ◽  
Polymer Nanocomposites ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Breakdown Strength ◽  
Polymer Nanocomposite ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Polymer Chains ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Grafted Nanoparticles ◽  
Grafting From

The synthesis of polymer-grafted nanoparticles (PGNPs) or hairy nanoparticles (HNPs) by tethering of polymer chains to the surface of nanoparticles is an important technique to obtain nanostructured hybrid materials that have been widely used in the formulation of advanced polymer nanocomposites. Ceramic-based polymer nanocomposites integrate key attributes of polymer and ceramic nanomaterial to improve the dielectric properties such as breakdown strength, energy density and dielectric loss. This review describes the ”grafting from” and ”grafting to” approaches commonly adopted to graft polymer chains on NPs pertaining to nano-dielectrics. The article also covers various surface initiated controlled radical polymerization techniques, along with templated approaches for grafting of polymer chains onto SiO2, TiO2, BaTiO3, and Al2O3 nanomaterials. As a look towards applications, an outlook on high-performance polymer nanocomposite capacitors for the design of high energy density pulsed power thin-film capacitors is also presented.

scholarly journals A Review on Polymer Nanocomposites and Their Effective Applications in Membranes and Adsorbents for Water Treatment and Gas Separation

Membranes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 139
Author(s):  
Oluranti Agboola ◽  
Ojo Sunday Isaac Fayomi ◽  
Ayoola Ayodeji ◽  
Augustine Omoniyi Ayeni ◽  
Edith E. Alagbe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gases ◽  
Polymer Nanocomposites ◽  
Gas Separation ◽  
Rapid Growth ◽  
Dye Removal ◽  
Anthropogenic Activities ◽  
Polymer Nanocomposite ◽  
Population Increase ◽  
Nanocomposite Membranes

Globally, environmental challenges have been recognised as a matter of concern. Among these challenges are the reduced availability and quality of drinking water, and greenhouse gases that give rise to change in climate by entrapping heat, which result in respirational illness from smog and air pollution. Globally, the rate of demand for the use of freshwater has outgrown the rate of population increase; as the rapid growth in town and cities place a huge pressure on neighbouring water resources. Besides, the rapid growth in anthropogenic activities, such as the generation of energy and its conveyance, release carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, warming the planet. Polymer nanocomposite has played a significant role in finding solutions to current environmental problems. It has found interest due to its high potential for the reduction of gas emission, and elimination of pollutants, heavy metals, dyes, and oil in wastewater. The revolution of integrating developed novel nanomaterials such as nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, nanofibers and activated carbon, in polymers, have instigated revitalizing and favourable inventive nanotechnologies for the treatment of wastewater and gas separation. This review discusses the effective employment of polymer nanocomposites for environmental utilizations. Polymer nanocomposite membranes for wastewater treatment and gas separation were reviewed together with their mechanisms. The use of polymer nanocomposites as an adsorbent for toxic metals ions removal and an adsorbent for dye removal were also discussed, together with the mechanism of the adsorption process. Patents in the utilization of innovative polymeric nanocomposite membranes for environmental utilizations were discussed.

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