Mechanochemical Approach to Carbon Nanotubes-Based Piezoresistive Sensors’ Fabrication

The development of 3D porous nanocarbon composites has improved the performance of piezoresistive sensors. However, the functionalization and surface distribution of nanocarbon may limit conductivity and mechanical stability. In this study, a mechanochemical approach was developed to create an elast...

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Main Authors: Elisabetta Primiceri, Anna Grazia Monteduro, Francesco Montagna, Maria Serena Chiriacò, Francesco Ferrara, Mariaenrica Frigione, Giuseppe Maruccio, Antonio Turco
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/97/1/218
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Anna Grazia Monteduro
Francesco Montagna
Maria Serena Chiriacò
Francesco Ferrara
Mariaenrica Frigione
Giuseppe Maruccio
Antonio Turco
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Anna Grazia Monteduro
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description The development of 3D porous nanocarbon composites has improved the performance of piezoresistive sensors. However, the functionalization and surface distribution of nanocarbon may limit conductivity and mechanical stability. In this study, a mechanochemical approach was developed to create an elastomeric/CNTs 3D porous nanocomposite. By changing parameters such as CNT length and polymer amount, different composites with improved piezoresistive properties can be produced for wearables or fluidic devices. The material can withstand compressive stress up to 150 Kpa and has a sensitivity of up to 330 Kpa<sup>−1</sup> and a limit of detection of 0.2 Pa and 50 nm for pressure and extension, respectively.
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spelling doaj-art-655b200575eb4d9a8bddf92e2eeb53542025-08-20T02:57:04ZengMDPI AGProceedings2504-39002024-05-0197121810.3390/proceedings2024097218Mechanochemical Approach to Carbon Nanotubes-Based Piezoresistive Sensors’ FabricationElisabetta Primiceri0Anna Grazia Monteduro1Francesco Montagna2Maria Serena Chiriacò3Francesco Ferrara4Mariaenrica Frigione5Giuseppe Maruccio6Antonio Turco7CNR Nanotec Institute of Nanotechnology, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, ItalyCNR Nanotec Institute of Nanotechnology, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, ItalyDepartment of Innovation Engineering, University of Salento, Prov.le Lecce-Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, ItalyCNR Nanotec Institute of Nanotechnology, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, ItalyCNR Nanotec Institute of Nanotechnology, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, ItalyDepartment of Innovation Engineering, University of Salento, Prov.le Lecce-Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, ItalyCNR Nanotec Institute of Nanotechnology, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, ItalyCNR Nanotec Institute of Nanotechnology, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, ItalyThe development of 3D porous nanocarbon composites has improved the performance of piezoresistive sensors. However, the functionalization and surface distribution of nanocarbon may limit conductivity and mechanical stability. In this study, a mechanochemical approach was developed to create an elastomeric/CNTs 3D porous nanocomposite. By changing parameters such as CNT length and polymer amount, different composites with improved piezoresistive properties can be produced for wearables or fluidic devices. The material can withstand compressive stress up to 150 Kpa and has a sensitivity of up to 330 Kpa<sup>−1</sup> and a limit of detection of 0.2 Pa and 50 nm for pressure and extension, respectively.https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/97/1/218piezoresistive sensorcarbon nanotubesnanocompositeconductive flexible materials
spellingShingle Elisabetta Primiceri
Anna Grazia Monteduro
Francesco Montagna
Maria Serena Chiriacò
Francesco Ferrara
Mariaenrica Frigione
Giuseppe Maruccio
Antonio Turco
Mechanochemical Approach to Carbon Nanotubes-Based Piezoresistive Sensors’ Fabrication
Proceedings
piezoresistive sensor
carbon nanotubes
nanocomposite
conductive flexible materials
title Mechanochemical Approach to Carbon Nanotubes-Based Piezoresistive Sensors’ Fabrication
title_full Mechanochemical Approach to Carbon Nanotubes-Based Piezoresistive Sensors’ Fabrication
title_fullStr Mechanochemical Approach to Carbon Nanotubes-Based Piezoresistive Sensors’ Fabrication
title_full_unstemmed Mechanochemical Approach to Carbon Nanotubes-Based Piezoresistive Sensors’ Fabrication
title_short Mechanochemical Approach to Carbon Nanotubes-Based Piezoresistive Sensors’ Fabrication
title_sort mechanochemical approach to carbon nanotubes based piezoresistive sensors fabrication
topic piezoresistive sensor
carbon nanotubes
nanocomposite
conductive flexible materials
url https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/97/1/218
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