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Carbon nanotube four-terminal devices for pressure sensing applications

  • Toan Dinh
  • , Tuan-Khoa Nguyen
  • , Hoang-Phuong Phan
  • , Canh-Dung Tran
  • , Van Dau
  • , Nam-Trung Nguyen
  • , Dzung Viet Dao

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2 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are of high interest for sensing applications, owing to their superior mechanical strength, high Young’s modulus and low density. In this work, we report on a facile approach for the fabrication of carbon nanotube devices using a four terminal configuration. Oriented carbon nanotube films were pulled out from a CNT forest wafer and then twisted into a yarn. Both the CNT film and yarn were arranged on elastomer membranes/diaphragms which were arranged on a laser cut acrylic frame to form pressure sensors. The sensors were calibrated using a precisely controlled pressure system, showing a large change of the output voltage of approximately 50 mV at a constant supply current of 100 µA and under a low applied pressure of 15 mbar. The results indicate the high potential of using CNT films and yarns for pressure sensing applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSustainable Design and Manufacturing
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 5th International Conference on Sustainable Design and Manufacturing KES-SDM-18
EditorsDzung Dao, Robert J. Howlett, Rossi Setchi, Ljubo Vlacic
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages199-207
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)9783030042899
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019
Externally publishedYes
Event5th International Conference on Sustainable Design and Manufacturing, SDM 2018 - Gold Coast, Australia
Duration: 24 Jun 201826 Jun 2018

Publication series

NameSmart Innovation, Systems and Technologies
Volume130
ISSN (Print)2190-3018
ISSN (Electronic)2190-3026

Conference

Conference5th International Conference on Sustainable Design and Manufacturing, SDM 2018
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityGold Coast
Period24/06/1826/06/18

Keywords

  • Carbon nanotube
  • Flexible/stretchable devices
  • Pressure sensor

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