Scanning Electron Microscope Evaluation of the Poly(vinylidene fluoride)/Multiple-Walled Carbon Nanotubes—Metal Oxides Nanocomposites

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 333-337
Author(s):  
Esther Lorrayne Machado Pereira ◽  
Adriana de Souza Medeiros Batista ◽  
Fabíola A. S. Ribeiro ◽  
Adelina P. Soares ◽  
Arno H. Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
Metal Oxides ◽  
Vinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Poly Vinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Scanning Electron

Highly sensitive compression sensors using three-dimensional printed polydimethylsiloxane/carbon nanotube nanocomposites

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (8) ◽  
pp. 1216-1224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Charara ◽  
Mohammad Abshirini ◽  
Mrinal C Saha ◽  
M Cengiz Altan ◽  
Yingtao Liu
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Highly Sensitive ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Scanning Electron

This article presents three-dimensional printed and highly sensitive polydimethylsiloxane/multi-walled carbon nanotube sensors for compressive strain and pressure measurements. An electrically conductive polydimethylsiloxane/multi-walled carbon nanotube nanocomposite is developed to three-dimensional print compression sensors in a freestanding and layer-by-layer manner. The dispersion of multi-walled carbon nanotubes in polydimethylsiloxane allows the uncured nanocomposite to stand freely without any support throughout the printing process. The cross section of the compression sensors is examined under scanning electron microscope to identify the microstructure of nanocomposites, revealing good dispersion of multi-walled carbon nanotubes within the polydimethylsiloxane matrix. The sensor’s sensitivity was characterized under cyclic compression loading at various max strains, showing an especially high sensitivity at lower strains. The sensing capability of the three-dimensional printed nanocomposites shows minimum variation at various applied strain rates, indicating its versatile potential in a wide range of applications. Cyclic tests under compressive loading for over 8 h demonstrate that the long-term sensing performance is consistent. Finally, in situ micromechanical compressive tests under scanning electron microscope validated the sensor’s piezoresistive mechanism, showing the rearrangement, reorientation, and bending of the multi-walled carbon nanotubes under compressive loads, were the main reasons that lead to the piezoresistive sensing capabilities in the three-dimensional printed nanocomposites.

scholarly journals KATALIS KARBON YANG DIBUAT DENGAN METODE HUMMERS TERMODIFIKASI UNTUK ASETILASI GLISEROL

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Nur Hidayati ◽  
Wahib Khoiruddin ◽  
Isnadiah Endang Mastuti ◽  
Wahyu Devi Satna Pambudi
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Biodiesel Production ◽  
X Rays ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Scanning Electron

Gliserol adalah produk samping yang dihasilkan dari proses pembuatan biodiesel. Karena peningkatan produksi biodiesel, utilisasi gliserol yang melimpah menjadi asetin berpeluang dilakukan karena manfaat asetin sebagai sumber bahan baku untuk material lainnya yang bernilai lebih. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuat katalis grafena oksida dari multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) dengan menggunakan metode hummers termodifikasi. Karakterisasi katalis GO dilakukan dengan menggunakan uji X-Rays Diffraction (XRD) dan Scanning Electron Microscope-Energi Dispersive X-ray (SEM-EDX). Aktivitas katalitik pada asetilasi gliserol menunjukkan konversi yang tinggi mencapai 94% pada suhu 110°C dalam 2 jam reaksi dengan menggunakan katalis 3% berat. Kata kunci: Asetilasi, Gliserol, Grafena Oksida, Metode Hummers Termodifikasi AbstractGlycerol is a by-product of biodiesel production. Due to the increase in biodiesel production, the utilization of abundant glycerol into acetin has the opportunity to be carried out because of the benefits of acetin as a source of raw material for other materials of higher value. This study aims to prepare graphene oxide catalysts from multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) using the modified Hummers method. The characterizations of GO catalyst were assessed using X-Rays Diffraction (XRD) and Scanning Electron Microscope-Energi Dispersive X-ray (SEM-EDX). The catalytic activity of glycerol acetylation showed a high conversion reaching 94% at 110°C in 2 hours of reaction using a 3% by weight catalyst.

Enhanced Electromechanical Properties in Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) (PVDF)-Based Nanocomposites

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sujay Deshmukh ◽  
Zoubeida Ounaies
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Vinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Electromechanical Properties ◽  
Molecular Chemistry ◽  
Single Walled Carbon ◽  
Β Phase ◽  
Alternative Approach ◽  
Poly Vinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Efforts to enhance the electromechanical properties of Poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) and its copolymers have been directed at optimizing the molecular chemistry, stretching and poling parameters. This study investigates an alternative approach to enhancing the properties via adding nanoinclusions in PVDF. We investigate the enhanced electrostrictive response in PVDF by adding Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes (SWNTs). We also show the change in the non-polar morphology of “as-is” PVDF to the polar γ phase by adding SWNTs and eventually to the piezoelectric β phase by stretching the nanocomposites.

Nanomanipulator-assisted fabrication and characterization of carbon nanotubes inside scanning electron microscope

Micron ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 471-476 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seong Chu Lim ◽  
Keun Soo Kim ◽  
Im Bok Lee ◽  
Seung Yol Jeong ◽  
Shinje Cho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
Fabrication And Characterization ◽  
Scanning Electron

Photovoltaic properties of multi walled carbon nanotubes - poly(3-octathiophene) conducting polymer blends structures

2013 ◽  
Vol 1493 ◽  
pp. 139-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Punya A. Basnayaka ◽  
Pedro Villalba ◽  
Manoj K. Ram ◽  
Lee Stefanakos ◽  
Ashok Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Conducting Polymer ◽  
Photoelectrochemical Cell ◽  
Photovoltaic Properties ◽  
Multi Wall Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Scanning Electron

AbstractIn the present study, we have studied photoelectrochemical properties of poly(3-octathiophene) (P3OT), blending with multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). P3OT blended with MWCNTs was characterized using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), Raman spectroscope, and Cyclic Voltammetry (CV) techniques, respectively. The photoelectrochemical current of the MWCNs-P3OT based cell under illumination was investigated by applying a voltage. The blend consisting of 10% MWCNTs in P3OT gave the promising photocurrent in 0.2 M tetra-butyl-ammonium-tetrafluoroborate (TBATFB), electrolyte. Experimental results indicate that photocurrent obtained from MWCNT-P3OT was three times higher than simple P3OT-based conducting polymer. The electrochemical responses of MWCNT-P3OT films in different electrolytes such as 0.2M TBATFB, 0.2 M LiClO4, 1 M H2SO4 and 0.2 M LiBF6 were investigated for comparative photocurrent properties of the photoelectrochemical cell.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF FUNCTIONALIZED MULTI-WALLED CARBON NANOTUBES ON FILTERABILITY AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF RAYON NANOCOMPOSITE FILAMENTS

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Holia Onggo ◽  
Rike Yudianti ◽  
Endang Ruchiat
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Carbon Nanotube Dispersion ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Multi Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Nanotube Dispersion ◽  
Scanning Electron

Carbon nanotube-rayon composite filaments was fabricated by spinning and coagulation of the mixture of 100mL functionalized carbon nanotube dispersion (containing 0.72 g FCNT) and cellulose xanthate in NaOH solution using viscose process. In the process, CNT was functionalized using mixture of acidic solution ( H2SO4/HNO3, 3:1 v/v). Influence of functionalized (FCNT) and non-functionalized carbon nanotubes (nFCNT) on the fabrication of rayon nanocomposite filament was studied. Physical and morphological properties of the nanocomposite filaments were characterized by single filament tenacity tester, photo micrograph, scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM). Filterability and mechanical properties of FCNT-rayon nanocomposite filament greatly improved by reducing clogging constant from 1689 to 153 and increasing tenacity from 2.72 to 3.01 g/denier and decreasing elongation from 57.1 to 36.5% respectively compared with those of nFCNT-rayon nanocomposite filament.Keywords: functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes, nanocomposite filament, mechanical properties, filterability, dispersion  ABSTRAKRayon nanocomposite filaments telah dibuat melalui proses pemilinan (spinning) dan koagulasi (coagulation) dari campuran 100 mL larutan functionalized carbon nanotube dispersion (FCNT=0,72 g), selulosa santat dalam larutan NaOH melalui proses viskosa. CNT di functionalisasi (FCNT) menggunakan campuran larutan asam (H2SO4/HNO3, 3:1 v/v). Pengaruh fungsionalisasi CNT pada pembuatan rayon nanocomposite filaments dipelajari dengan cara membandingkannya dengan CNT tanpa fungsionalisasi (nFCNT). Sifat fisik dan morfologi dari rayon-nanocomposite filaments dikarakterisasi menggunakan tenacity tester, photo micrograph, scanning electron microscope (SEM) dan transmission electron microscope (TEM). Viskosa FCNT memiliki daya saring (Kw) cukup baik yaitu 155, sedangkan viskosa nFCNT  memiliki daya saring 1689 (tidak baik). Kekuatan mekanik dari FCNT-rayon nanocomposite filaments berturut turut adalah 3,01 g/denier (tenacity), dan 36,5% (elongation), lebih baik dibandingkan dengan nFCNT-rayon nanocomposite filament: 2,72 g/denier (tenacity) dan 57,1% (elongation).Kata kunci: fungsionalisasi multi-walled carbon nanotubes, rayon-nanocomposite filament, sifat mekanik, daya saring, dispersi

scholarly journals High-performance cellulose nanofibers, single-walled carbon nanotubes and ionic liquid actuators with a poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene)/ionic liquid gel electrolyte layer

RSC Advances ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (15) ◽  
pp. 8215-8221 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naohiro Terasawa ◽  
Kinji Asaka
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Ionic Liquid ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Vinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Cellulose Nanofibers ◽  
Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Electromechanical Properties ◽  
Single Walled Carbon ◽  
Poly Vinylidene Fluoride ◽  
Walled Carbon Nanotubes

This study describes new actuators with cellulose nanofibers, single-walled carbon nanotubes and ionic liquids (CNFs/SWCNTs/ILs) and examines the electrochemical and electromechanical properties of the CNF/SWCNT/IL gel hybrid actuators.

Effect of Experimental Factors in the Growth of Carbon Nanotubes from CO2 by MPECVD Process

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Fritzie Hannah Baldovino ◽  
Joseph L. Auresenia
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Gas Chromatography ◽  
Chemical Vapor Deposition ◽  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Scanning Electron Microscope ◽  
Silicon Wafer ◽  
Vapor Deposition ◽  
Microwave Plasma ◽  
Chemical Vapor ◽  
Scanning Electron

The effects of experimental factors such as type of catalyst (nickel and cobalt) and substrate (iron and silicon wafer) in the growth of carbon nanotubes (CNT) from CO2 by microwave plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (MPECVD) was systematically studied. Catalyst size and CNT grown were examined using scanning electron microscope (SEM). Furthermore, gas chromatography (GC) was used to analyze the effluent gas. Moreover, suitable type of catalyst and substrate were determined in terms on the amount of CNT grown, purity, and carbon conversion.Keywords : carbon nanotubes, chemical vapor deposition, nanotechnology

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