Carbon-based nanocomposites for sensing applications-a review

Carbon nanomaterials exhibit unique morphological and physical properties. When used as fillers in various matrices such as polymers, they can provide enhanced electrical, thermal and mechanical characteristics. The emerging field of sensing technologies has witnessed remarkable advancements, result...

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Main Authors: Davood Peyrow Hedayati, Stefania Termine, Christopher Bascucci, Paul Al Malak, Paolo Bondavalli, Dionisis Semitekolos, Frank Clemens, Costas Charitidis, Robert Böhm
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Published: IOP Publishing 2024-01-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1088/2515-7639/ad91e1
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Stefania Termine
Christopher Bascucci
Paul Al Malak
Paolo Bondavalli
Dionisis Semitekolos
Frank Clemens
Costas Charitidis
Robert Böhm
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Stefania Termine
Christopher Bascucci
Paul Al Malak
Paolo Bondavalli
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Frank Clemens
Costas Charitidis
Robert Böhm
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description Carbon nanomaterials exhibit unique morphological and physical properties. When used as fillers in various matrices such as polymers, they can provide enhanced electrical, thermal and mechanical characteristics. The emerging field of sensing technologies has witnessed remarkable advancements, resulting from the integration of carbon-based nanocomposites. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the latest a developments in key carbon-based nanocomposite sensors. First, the unique properties of carbon nanomaterials are reviewed covering the full dimensional spectrum, followed by main synthesis routes addressing critical aspects such as morphology, surface functionalization, and doping strategies. Later, the synergistic effects arising from the combination of carbon nanomaterials with other components, such as polymers, are explored in detail, emphasizing the role of percolation levels in the overall sensing performance. The different sensing applications presented in this review cover a broad range, including strain, temperature, gas and biosensing. The mechanisms and principles governing the sensing capabilities of carbon-based nanocomposites are provided, shedding light on the interactions between analytes and nanocomposite surfaces. A critical analysis of current challenges and prospects is also presented, outlining potential avenues for further research and innovation. Finally, this review aims to serve as a valuable resource for researchers interested in carbon-based nanocomposites and their evolving role in advancing sensing technologies.
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spelling doaj-art-155ee38ec25644a58f9591c129a0eea32025-08-20T02:28:27ZengIOP PublishingJPhys Materials2515-76392024-01-018101200110.1088/2515-7639/ad91e1Carbon-based nanocomposites for sensing applications-a reviewDavood Peyrow Hedayati0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9175-5403Stefania Termine1https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3610-1287Christopher Bascucci2https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8106-2438Paul Al Malak3https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3567-1640Paolo Bondavalli4https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8782-3998Dionisis Semitekolos5https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6204-6931Frank Clemens6https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8253-170XCostas Charitidis7https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1367-7603Robert Böhm8https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7768-4592Faculty of Engineering, Leipzig University of Applied Sciences , PF 30 11 66, 04251 Leipzig, GermanyResearch Laboratory of Advanced, Composite, Nano Materials & Nanotechnology (R-NanoLab), School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens , 9 Heroon, Polytechniou St., Zografos, 157 80 Athens, GreeceDepartment of Functional Materials, Empa Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology , Dubendorf 8600, SwitzerlandThales Research and Technology , Palaiseau 91767, FranceThales Research and Technology , Palaiseau 91767, FranceResearch Laboratory of Advanced, Composite, Nano Materials & Nanotechnology (R-NanoLab), School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens , 9 Heroon, Polytechniou St., Zografos, 157 80 Athens, GreeceDepartment of Functional Materials, Empa Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology , Dubendorf 8600, SwitzerlandResearch Laboratory of Advanced, Composite, Nano Materials & Nanotechnology (R-NanoLab), School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens , 9 Heroon, Polytechniou St., Zografos, 157 80 Athens, GreeceFaculty of Engineering, Leipzig University of Applied Sciences , PF 30 11 66, 04251 Leipzig, GermanyCarbon nanomaterials exhibit unique morphological and physical properties. When used as fillers in various matrices such as polymers, they can provide enhanced electrical, thermal and mechanical characteristics. The emerging field of sensing technologies has witnessed remarkable advancements, resulting from the integration of carbon-based nanocomposites. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the latest a developments in key carbon-based nanocomposite sensors. First, the unique properties of carbon nanomaterials are reviewed covering the full dimensional spectrum, followed by main synthesis routes addressing critical aspects such as morphology, surface functionalization, and doping strategies. Later, the synergistic effects arising from the combination of carbon nanomaterials with other components, such as polymers, are explored in detail, emphasizing the role of percolation levels in the overall sensing performance. The different sensing applications presented in this review cover a broad range, including strain, temperature, gas and biosensing. The mechanisms and principles governing the sensing capabilities of carbon-based nanocomposites are provided, shedding light on the interactions between analytes and nanocomposite surfaces. A critical analysis of current challenges and prospects is also presented, outlining potential avenues for further research and innovation. Finally, this review aims to serve as a valuable resource for researchers interested in carbon-based nanocomposites and their evolving role in advancing sensing technologies.https://doi.org/10.1088/2515-7639/ad91e1carbon nanomaterialscarbon-based nanocompositessensing applicationsstrain sensorsstructural health monitoringtemperature sensors
spellingShingle Davood Peyrow Hedayati
Stefania Termine
Christopher Bascucci
Paul Al Malak
Paolo Bondavalli
Dionisis Semitekolos
Frank Clemens
Costas Charitidis
Robert Böhm
Carbon-based nanocomposites for sensing applications-a review
JPhys Materials
carbon nanomaterials
carbon-based nanocomposites
sensing applications
strain sensors
structural health monitoring
temperature sensors
title Carbon-based nanocomposites for sensing applications-a review
title_full Carbon-based nanocomposites for sensing applications-a review
title_fullStr Carbon-based nanocomposites for sensing applications-a review
title_full_unstemmed Carbon-based nanocomposites for sensing applications-a review
title_short Carbon-based nanocomposites for sensing applications-a review
title_sort carbon based nanocomposites for sensing applications a review
topic carbon nanomaterials
carbon-based nanocomposites
sensing applications
strain sensors
structural health monitoring
temperature sensors
url https://doi.org/10.1088/2515-7639/ad91e1
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