scholarly journals Enhanced Piezoelectric Properties of Poly(Vinylidenefluoride-Co-Trifluoroethylene)/Carbon-Based Nanomaterial Composite Films for Pressure Sensing Applications

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 2999
Author(s):  
Jia-Wun Li ◽  
Chen-Yang Huang ◽  
Kuan-Yu Chen ◽  
Jian-Xun Chen ◽  
Xiao-Yong Hsu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Piezoelectric Effect ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Cooh Group ◽  
Sensing Element ◽  
Β Phase ◽  
Sensing Applications ◽  
Maleic Anhydride Copolymer ◽  
Carbon Based Nanomaterials ◽  
Modified Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Carbon Based

In this study, heat and polarization treatments were applied to poly(vinylidenefluoride-co-trifluoroethylene (PVDF-TrFE) films to improve their crystallinity and piezoelectric effect. Carbon-based nanomaterials (CBNs) of multiple dimensions (i.e., modified zero-dimensional (0D) carbon black (OCB), one-dimensional (1D) modified carbon nanotubes (CNT–COOH) and two-dimensional (2D) graphene oxide (GO)) were added to the copolymer to study the effects of different CBN dimensions on the crystallinity and piezoelectric effect of PVDF-TrFE films. Additionally, amphiphilic polymeric dispersants were added to improve the dispersibility of CBNs; the dispersant was synthesized by the amidation, and imidization reactions of styrene-maleic anhydride copolymer (SMAz) and polyoxyalkylene amine (M1000). Polymer solutions with different ratios of CBN to dispersant (z = 10:1, 5:1, 1:1, 1:5, 1:10) were prepared. The enhanced dispersibility enabled the fluorine atoms in the PVDF-TrFE molecular chain to more efficiently form hydrogen bonds with the –COOH group in the CBN, thereby increasing the content of the β crystal phase (the origin of the piezoelectric effect) of the film. Therefore, the resulting film exhibited a higher output voltage on the application side and better sensitivity on the sensing element. The addition of CNT–COOH and polymeric dispersants increased the β-phase content in PVDF-TrFE from 73.6% to 86.4%, which in turn raised the piezoelectric coefficient from 19.8 ± 1.0 to 26.4 ± 1.3 pC/N. The composite film-based pressure sensor also exhibited a high degree of sensitivity, which is expected to have commercial potential in the future.

Carbon-Based Nanomaterials for Drugs Sensing: A Review

2014 ◽  
Vol 807 ◽  
pp. 13-39
Author(s):  
Bavani Kasinathan ◽  
Ruzniza Mohd Zawawi
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Carbon Nanofibers ◽  
Chemical Vapour Deposition ◽  
Vapour Deposition ◽  
Chemical Vapour ◽  
Sensing Applications ◽  
Carbon Based Nanomaterials ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Carbon Based

Carbon-based nanomaterials such as graphene, carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofibers and nanodiamonds have been fascinated considerable attention as promising materials for drug sensing. These materials have tremendous amount of attraction due to some extraordinary features such as excellent electrical and thermal conductivities as well as high mechanical strength. Hence, these nanomaterials have been used extensively in sensor technology in order to achieved desired sensitivities. To date, carbon based nanomaterials have been exploit in the development of various drug sensing due to their simple preparation methods, and cost effectiveness. The aim of this review is to focus upon carbon based nanomaterials predominantly on drugs sensing applications. This review has been written in summary form including properties, fabrication method, and analytical performances.Abbreviation:Au, Gold; CNFs, Carbon Nanofibers; CNTs, Carbon Nanotubes; CVD, Chemical Vapour Deposition; D-, Dextrorotatory enantiomer; D, Dimensional; DNase, deoxyribonuclease; ESD, Electrospinning deposition; GCE, Glassy Carbon Electrode; Gr, Graphene; GrO, Graphene Oxide; ILs, ionic liquids; L-, Levorotatory enantiomer; LOD, Limit of Detection; MTase, Methyltransferases; MW, Microwave; MWCNTs, Multi-walled Carbon nanotubes; NDs, Nanodiamonds; NPs, Nanoparticles; PECVD, Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapour Deposition; RGO, Reduced Graphene Oxide; SPE, Screen-Printed Electrode; SPR, Surface Plasmon resonance; ssDNA, single-stranded DNA; SWCNTs, Single-walled Carbon nanotubes.

Carbon-based Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Sensing Applications

2020 ◽  
pp. 147-174
Author(s):  
Elochukwu Stephen Agudosi ◽  
Ezzat Chan Abdullah ◽  
Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak ◽  
Mohammad Khalid
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Sensing Applications ◽  
Carbon Based Nanomaterials ◽  
Carbon Based

scholarly journals Carbon Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Functionalization and Sensing Applications

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 967
Author(s):  
Giorgio Speranza
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanomaterials ◽  
Carbon Quantum Dots ◽  
High Specific Surface Area ◽  
Design And Synthesis ◽  
Sensing Applications ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Carbon Based Nanomaterials ◽  
Inorganic Molecules ◽  
Carbon Based

Recent advances in nanomaterial design and synthesis has resulted in robust sensing systems that display superior analytical performance. The use of nanomaterials within sensors has accelerated new routes and opportunities for the detection of analytes or target molecules. Among others, carbon-based sensors have reported biocompatibility, better sensitivity, better selectivity and lower limits of detection to reveal a wide range of organic and inorganic molecules. Carbon nanomaterials are among the most extensively studied materials because of their unique properties spanning from the high specific surface area, high carrier mobility, high electrical conductivity, flexibility, and optical transparency fostering their use in sensing applications. In this paper, a comprehensive review has been made to cover recent developments in the field of carbon-based nanomaterials for sensing applications. The review describes nanomaterials like fullerenes, carbon onions, carbon quantum dots, nanodiamonds, carbon nanotubes, and graphene. Synthesis of these nanostructures has been discussed along with their functionalization methods. The recent application of all these nanomaterials in sensing applications has been highlighted for the principal applicative field and the future prospects and possibilities have been outlined.

scholarly journals Boosting Performance of Self-Polarized Fully Printed Piezoelectric Nanogenerators via Modulated Strength of Hydrogen Bonding Interactions

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1908
Author(s):  
Hai Li ◽  
Sooman Lim
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Bonding ◽  
Composite Film ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Β Phase ◽  
Hydrogen Bonding Interactions ◽  
Barium Titanate Nanoparticles ◽  
Surface Modified ◽  
Piezoelectric Devices ◽  
Piezoelectric Nanogenerators

Self-polarized piezoelectric devices have attracted significant interest owing to their fabrication processes with low energy consumption. Herein, novel poling-free piezoelectric nanogenerators (PENGs) based on self-polarized polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) induced by the incorporation of different surface-modified barium titanate nanoparticles (BTO NPs) were prepared via a fully printing process. To reveal the effect of intermolecular interactions between PVDF and NP surface groups, BTO NPs were modified with hydrophilic polydopamine (PDA) and hydrophobic 1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorodecyltriethoxysilane (PFDTES) to yield PDA-BTO and PFD-BTO, respectively. This study demonstrates that the stronger hydrogen bonding interactions existed in PFD-BTO/PVDF composite film comparative to the PDA-BTO/PVDF composite film induced the higher β-phase formation (90%), which was evidenced by the XRD, FTIR and DSC results, as well as led to a better dispersion of NPs and improved mechanical properties of composite films. Consequently, PFD-BTO/PVDF-based PENGs without electric poling exhibited a significantly improved output voltage of 5.9 V and power density of 102 μW cm−3, which was 1.8 and 2.9 times higher than that of PDA-BTO/PVDF-based PENGs, respectively. This study provides a promising approach for advancing the search for high-performance, self-polarized PENGs in next-generation electric and electronic industries.

Fight against COVID-19 pandemic with the help of carbon-based nanomaterials

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shadpour Mallakpour ◽  
Elham Azadi ◽  
Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Disease ◽  
The World ◽  
Carbon Based Nanomaterials ◽  
Viral Respiratory ◽  
Carbon Based

COVID-19, this viral respiratory disease, which was first reported in Wuhan, China, in 2019 and subsequently, spread around the world, is caused via the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. These days, all countries...

scholarly journals A Review: Carbon Nanotube-Based Piezoresistive Strain Sensors

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Waris Obitayo ◽  
Tao Liu
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Strain Sensors ◽  
Voltage Response ◽  
Strain Sensing ◽  
Multiwalled Carbon ◽  
Sensing Applications ◽  
Mechanical Deformations ◽  
Electrical Resistivities

The use of carbon nanotubes for piezoresistive strain sensors has acquired significant attention due to its unique electromechanical properties. In this comprehensive review paper, we discussed some important aspects of carbon nanotubes for strain sensing at both the nanoscale and macroscale. Carbon nanotubes undergo changes in their band structures when subjected to mechanical deformations. This phenomenon makes them applicable for strain sensing applications. This paper signifies the type of carbon nanotubes best suitable for piezoresistive strain sensors. The electrical resistivities of carbon nanotube thin film increase linearly with strain, making it an ideal material for a piezoresistive strain sensor. Carbon nanotube composite films, which are usually fabricated by mixing small amounts of single-walled or multiwalled carbon nanotubes with selected polymers, have shown promising characteristics of piezoresistive strain sensors. Studies also show that carbon nanotubes display a stable and predictable voltage response as a function of temperature.

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