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CNT-based displacement sensor

  • Khasan S. Karimov , Muhammad Saleem , Zioda M. Karieva , Adam Khan and Abdul Mateen
Published/Copyright: June 11, 2013
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International Journal of Materials Research
From the journal International Journal of Materials Research Volume 103 Issue 7

Abstract

In this study, carbon-nanotubes-based Al/CNT/Al displacement sensors were designed, fabricated by deposition of the carbon nanotubes on an adhesive elastic polymer tape, and placed in the elastic casing, and investigated. The diameter of multiwalled nanotubes varied between 10–30 nm. The thickness of the carbon nanotube layers in the samples was 300–430 μm. The interelectrode distance (length) and width of the surface-type samples were in the range of 4–6 mm and 3–4 mm, respectively. The DC resistance of the sensors from different batches was decreased on average by 3 times as the displacement was increased up to 900 μm. The resistance–displacement relationships were supported by simulation.

Keywords: Carbon nanotube (CNT); Displacement sensor; Resistance
* Correspondence address Dr. Muhammad Saleem Department of Physics, Govt. College of ScienceWahdat Road, Lahore, Pakistan Tel.: +924299260040 Fax: +924299260041 E-mail: ;

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Received: 2011-1-24
Accepted: 2011-11-26
Published Online: 2013-06-11
Published in Print: 2012-07-01

© 2012, Carl Hanser Verlag, München

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https://doi.org/10.3139/146.110692
Keywords for this article
Carbon nanotube (CNT); Displacement sensor; Resistance

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  6. High-temperature deformation behavior and thermal properties of an Ni30Co17Fe53 alloy
  7. Microstructural and mechanical properties of dual-phase steels welded using GMAW with solid and flux-cored welding wires
  8. Microstructure – wear performance relationship of hypoeutectic 15% Cr-2% Mo white iron
  9. The enhancement of wear properties of squeeze-cast A356 composites reinforced with B4C particulates
  10. Phase diagram of the Al–Dy–Zr ternary system at 773 K
  11. Calorimetric investigations of liquid gold–antimony–tin alloys
  12. Combustion synthesis and characterization of bulk nanostructured Ni50Al17Fe33 alloy
  13. Effect of sand blasting on structural, thermal, and mechanical properties of Zr58.3Cu18.8Al14.6Ni8.3 bulk metallic glass
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