Fabrication of Carbon Nanotube/Low Density Polyethylene Composites for Strain Sensing

2011 ◽  
Vol 495 ◽  
pp. 33-36
Author(s):  
Radwa R. Abdel Chafy ◽  
Mustafa H. Arafa ◽  
Amal M. K. Esawi
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Resistance ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Load Condition ◽  
Strain Range ◽  
Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Gauge Factor ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Strain Sensing ◽  
Percolation Behavior ◽  
Measured Resistance

Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) have shown remarkable electrical, piezoresistive properties as well as other physical properties. The aim of this study is to investigate the potential of CNT-polymer composites in strain sensing using low density polyethylene (LDPE) polymer. Different CNT loadings were used (0, 1, 2, 3.5, 5, 6.5 and 8 weight %). CNT/LDPE composite films of 1mm thickness were fabricated using compression molding. The electrical resistance at no load condition was measured and the percolation behavior was obtained. The percolation threshold was found to be in the range of (2-5) wt%, where a decrease in resistivity by 5 orders of magnitude was observed. The sensitivity (gauge factor – GF) of the films was evaluated by correlating the strain applied with the simultaneously measured resistance. For a strain range of up to 320 µε, a gauge factor of 200 was achieved at a CNT loading of 5 wt%.

scholarly journals Dielectric properties: a gateway to antibacterial assay—a case study of low-density polyethylene/chitosan composite films

2014 ◽  
Vol 46 (7) ◽  
pp. 422-429 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madathil Sunilkumar ◽  
Ambalakkandy Abdul Gafoor ◽  
Abdulaziz Anas ◽  
Areepuravan Parakkal Haseena ◽  
Athiyanathil Sujith
Keyword(s):  
Dielectric Properties ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Antibacterial Assay ◽  
Chitosan Composite

scholarly journals Development of technology for producing biodegradable hybrid composites based on polyethylene, starch, and monoglycerides

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 44-55
Author(s):  
I. Yu. Vasilyev ◽  
V. V. Ananyev ◽  
V. V. Kolpakova ◽  
A. S. Sardzhveladze
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Hybrid Composites ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Biodegradable Composite ◽  
Develop Technology ◽  
Distilled Monoglycerides

Objectives. This work aimed to develop technology to produce biodegradable hybrid composite (BHC) films based on low-density polyethylene (LDPE) 115030-070 and thermoplastic starches (TPS) of various origins (corn, pea, and rice), with distilled monoglycerides as the plasticizer. The properties of the produced BHC films were studied and the optimal native starch : glycerol : monoglycerides ratio is proposed.Methods. TPS and BHC films based on this material were produced from different types of native starches in laboratory extruders (Brabender and MashPlast, Russia), and the extruded melts were subjected to ultrasonic vibrations. The structure and appearance of the BHC films were studied using scanning electron microscopy and rheology. Their biodegradability was assessed by immersing them in biocompost for three months. To evaluate the mechanical performance of the BHC films produced with and without ultrasound, the changes in tensile stress and elongation at break were determined during the biodegradation process.Results. The BHC films had a homogeneous structure, except small agglomerates (non-melted starch grains), which did not reduce their quality. The films with monoglycerides had high tensile strength, which was comparable with low-density polyethylene. After removing samples of the BHC films from the biocompost, their tensile strength decreased by 20%, which shows their biodegradability.Conclusions. The produced biodegradable composite films and the technology used to produce them will be applicable for the packaging industry to reduce environmental impact.

scholarly journals Characterization of Nanosilica/Low-Density Polyethylene Nanocomposite Materials

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malek Alghdeir ◽  
Khaled Mayya ◽  
Mohamed Dib
Keyword(s):  
Composite Films ◽  
Far Infrared ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
Optical Measurements ◽  
Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Melt Mixing ◽  
Ir Radiation ◽  
Ldpe Composites ◽  
Nanosilica Particles

Six ratios of nanosilica particles were employed to fabricate low-density polyethylene (LDPE) composites using melt mixing and hot molding methods. Several composite films with different ratios (0.5, 1, 2.5, 5, 7.5, and 10 wt%) of SiO2 were prepared. The obtained composite films were identified and characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-VIS). At a specific mixing ratio, far infrared radiation transmittance was prohibited while the ultraviolet-visible transmittance is allowed; this will be explained in detail. Optical measurements show that the composite films prevent the transmission of IR radiation near 9 μm and allow UV-VIS transmission during sun-shining time. The mechanical behaviour of a nanosilica-reinforced LDPE composite was studied using tensile tests. The addition of 1 wt% nanosilica has successfully enhanced the mechanical properties of the LDPE material.

Characterization of MWCNTs-polystyrene nanocomposite based strain sensor

2020 ◽  
pp. 095440892096630
Author(s):  
Tarun Singla ◽  
Amrinder Pal Singh ◽  
Suresh Kumar ◽  
Gagandeep Singh ◽  
Navin Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Electrical Response ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Tensile Load ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Gauge Factor ◽  
Strain Sensing ◽  
Nano Composite ◽  
Microscopy Technique ◽  
Sensing Applications

The usage of nano phase materials for strain sensing applications has attracted attention due to their unique electromechanical properties. The nanocomposite as piezo-resistive films provides an alternative for the realization of strain sensors with high sensitivity than the conventional sensors based on metal and semiconductor strain gauges. In this work, polymer based nano-composite with carbon nanotubes as filler were developed. The multi-walled carbon nanotubes/polystyrene (MWCNTs/PS) nano-composite films were prepared with different wt.% of CNTs using solution mixing method. Field emission scanning electron microscopy technique was carried out to investigate the morphology and dispersion of CNTs in the nano-composite sample. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy technique was employed to characterize the bonds present in the prepared nano-composite. The electrical response of the composite films was recorded in the form of current-voltage (I-V) characteristics using source meter. The electromechanical response of the nano-composite films with different wt.% of filler CNTs was recorded by applying uni-axial tensile load. The electromechanical responses were then analyzed to obtain gauge factor for the strain sensitivity. The highest gauge factor of 133 was recorded during tensile testing of the nano-composite with 3 wt.% of CNTs fillers.

Thermal oxidation of self-degradable composite films based on low-density polyethylene

2004 ◽  
Vol 92 (3) ◽  
pp. 1392-1396 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. A. Ol'Khov ◽  
L. S. Shibryaeva ◽  
A. L. Lordanskii ◽  
G. E. Zaikov
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Oxidation ◽  
Composite Films ◽  
Low Density Polyethylene ◽  
Low Density

scholarly journals Graphene as a Piezoresistive Material in Strain Sensing Applications

Micromachines ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 119
Author(s):  
Farid Sayar Irani ◽  
Ali Hosseinpour Shafaghi ◽  
Melih Can Tasdelen ◽  
Tugce Delipinar ◽  
Ceyda Elcin Kaya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Strain ◽  
Evolutionary Process ◽  
Strain Range ◽  
Device Fabrication ◽  
Strain Sensors ◽  
Gauge Factor ◽  
Strain Sensing ◽  
Characterization Methods ◽  
Accuracy Measurement ◽  
Sensing Applications

High accuracy measurement of mechanical strain is critical and broadly practiced in several application areas including structural health monitoring, industrial process control, manufacturing, avionics and the automotive industry, to name a few. Strain sensors, otherwise known as strain gauges, are fueled by various nanomaterials, among which graphene has attracted great interest in recent years, due to its unique electro-mechanical characteristics. Graphene shows not only exceptional physical properties but also has remarkable mechanical properties, such as piezoresistivity, which makes it a perfect candidate for strain sensing applications. In the present review, we provide an in-depth overview of the latest studies focusing on graphene and its strain sensing mechanism along with various applications. We start by providing a description of the fundamental properties, synthesis techniques and characterization methods of graphene, and then build forward to the discussion of numerous types of graphene-based strain sensors with side-by-side tabular comparison in terms of figures-of-merit, including strain range and sensitivity, otherwise referred to as the gauge factor. We demonstrate the material synthesis, device fabrication and integration challenges for researchers to achieve both wide strain range and high sensitivity in graphene-based strain sensors. Last of all, several applications of graphene-based strain sensors for different purposes are described. All in all, the evolutionary process of graphene-based strain sensors in recent years, as well as the upcoming challenges and future directions for emerging studies are highlighted.

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