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Recent Advances in Mechano-Electrochemical Energy Harvesting Using Carbon Nanotube
Hyeon Jun Sim, Changsoon Choi
J Electr Electron Mater 2025;38(1):8-20.   Published online January 1, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4313/JKEM.2025.38.1.2
Energy harvesting technology offers an innovative solution for providing self-sustaining power to wearable and implantable electronic devices. However, traditional energy harvesters face limitations in operating within electrolytic environments or at low motion speeds. To overcome these challenges, a mechano-electrochemical energy harvester using carbon nanotubes has been developed. This technology relies on electrochemical ion movement to induce changes in electrochemical double-layer capacitance, enabling operation within electrolytes and optimizing performance at low deformation speeds. This environmentally friendly and sustainable energy solution is expected to play a crucial role in the advancement of future smart systems and wearable technologies.
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Effect of CNTs on Electrical Properties and Thermal Expansion of Semi-conductive Compounds for EHV Power Cables
Jae-gyu Han, Jae-shik Lee, Dong-hak Kim
J Electr Electron Mater 2023;36(6):603-608.   Published online November 1, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4313/JKEM.2023.36.6.11
Carbon black with high purity and excellent conductivity is used as a conductive filler in the semiconductive compound for EHV (Extra High Voltage) power cables of 345 kV or higher. When carbon black and CNT (carbon nanotube) are applied together as a conductive filler of a semiconductive compound, stable electrical properties of the semiconductive compound can be maintained even though the amount of conductive filler is significantly reduced. In EHV power cables, since the semi-conductive layer is close to the conductor, stable electrical characteristics are required even under high-temperature conditions caused by heat generated from the conductor. In this study, the theoretical principle that a semiconductive compound applied with carbon black and CNT can maintain excellent electrical properties even under high-temperature conditions was studied. Basically, the conductive fillers dispersed in the matrix form an electrical network. The base polymer and the matrix of the composite, expands by heat under high temperature conditions. Because of this, the electrical network connected by the conductive fillers is weakened. In particular, since the conductive filler has high thermal conductivity, the semiconductive compound causes more thermal expansion. Therefore, the effect of CNT as a conductive filler on the thermal conductivity, thermal expansion coefficient, and volume resistivity of the semiconductive compound was studied. From this result, thermal expansion and composition of the electrical network under high temperature conditions are explained.
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Electrical Properties of Carbon-Based Hybrid Resistor Bonded with Carbon Nanotube Paste
Sunwoo Lee, Eun Min Kim
J Electr Electron Mater 2023;36(5):482-487.   Published online September 1, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4313/JKEM.2023.36.5.7
A carbon-based hybrid resistor was fabricated using carbon nanotube (CNT) paste as an adhesive layer to establish electrically continuous ohmic contacts between CNT sheets and different CNT sheet or copper based metal alloy plates, and its electrical properties were evaluated. CNT sheets were fabricated using vacuum filtration with a CNT solution dispersed in isopropyl alcohol (IPA) solvent. The electrical characteristics of these carbon-based hybrid resistors were investigated.The CNT paste fulfilled the requirements for forming ohmic contacts between CNT sheets and metal alloy plates, which was attributed to the lowest work function difference and excellent wettability at the interface.
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Enhancing Electrical and Optical Properties in Mechanoluminescent Flexible Nanocomposite Based on ZnS:Cu-PDMS by Mixing CNTs
Tae-min Kim, Hyun-woo Kim, Jong-hyeok Yoon, Mi-hee Kim, Da-bin Jeon, Dae-choul Choi, Sung-nam Lee
J Electr Electron Mater 2023;36(5):531-535.   Published online September 1, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4313/JKEM.2023.36.5.15
Mechanoluminescence (ML) is a phenomenon where the application of mechanical force to ML materials generates an electric field and produces light, holding significant promise as an eco-friendly technology. However, challenges in commercializing ML technology has arisen due to its low brightness and short luminous lifetime. To address this, in this work, we enhance ML efficiency by mixing carbon nanotubes (CNTs) into a ZnS: Cu embedded in a polydimethylsiloxane composite ML device. The inclusion of CNTs boosts ML intensity by 98% compared to devices without CNTs, as the increasing CNT fraction elevates conductivity, thereby amplifying ML intensity. However, this increase in CNT fraction also leads to enhanced light absorption within the device. Consequently, we observe a trend where ML intensity rises initially but declines beyond a CNT fraction of 0.0015 wt%. Based on these findings, we anticipate that our research will make valuable contributions to the advancement of electrical powerless mechanoluminescent technology.
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We prepared carbon nanotube (CNT) paper by a vacuum filtration method for the use of a chip-typed resistor as a precision passive device with a constant resistance. Hybrid resistor composed of the CNT resistor with a negative temperature coefficient of resistance (T.C.R) and a metal alloy resistor with a positive T.C.R could lead to a constant resistance, because the resistance increase owing to the temperature increase at the metal alloy and decrease at the CNT could counterbalance each other. The constant resistance for the precision passive devices should be maintained even when a heat was generated by a current flow resulting in resistance change. Performance reliabilities of the CNT resistor for the precision passive device applications such as electrical load limit, environmental load limit, and life limit specified in IEC 60115-1 must be ensured. In this study, therefore, the rated power determination and T.C.R tests of the CNT paper were conducted. -900~-700 ppm/℃ of TCR, 0.1~0.2 A of the carrying current capacity, and 0.0625~0.125 W of the rated power limit were obtained from the CNT paper. Consequently, we confirmed that the application of CNT materials for the precision hybrid passive devices with a metal alloy could result in a better performance reliability with a zero tolerance.
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We fabricated plate typed shunt resistors composed of carbon nanotube (CNT) and metal alloy for measuring DC current. CNT plates were prepared from dispersed CNT/Urethane solution by squeezing method. Cu/Ni alloys were prepared from composition-designed alloy wires for adjusting the temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR) by pressing them. As well, we fabricated a hybrid resistor by squeezing the CNT/Urethane solution on the metal alloy plate directly. In order to confirm the composition ratio of the Cu/Ni alloy, we used an energy-dispersed X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). Cross-section and surface morphology were analyzed by using a scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Finally, we measured the initial resistance of 2.35 Ω at 25℃ for the CNT paper resistor, 7.56 mΩ for the alloy resistor, and 7.38 mΩ for the hybrid resistor. The TCR was also measured to be -778.72 ppm/℃ at the temperature range between 25℃ to 125℃ for the CNT paper resistor, 824.06 ppm/℃ for the alloy resistor, and 17.61 ppm/℃ for the hybrid resistor. Some of the hybrid resistors showed a near-zero TCR of 1.38, -2.77, 2.66, and 5.49 ppm/℃, which might be the world best-value ever reported. Consequently, we could expect an error-free measurement of the DC current using this resistor.
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Electrical Properties of CNT/Al/Cu Composite Fiber Deposited by Thermal Vacuum Evaporation
Jong-seok Kim, Paik-kyun Shin
J Electr Electron Mater 2021;34(2):105-109.   Published online March 1, 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4313/JKEM.2021.34.2.4
CNT fiber has been in the spotlight as a conductor, but the conductivity of CNT fibers do not match that of CNT. This study reveals that the conductivity of CNT fiber can be improved by depositing Al/Cu through vacuum evaporation. Cu is commonly used for deposition on CNT fibers. But low bonding strength of the interface between CNT and Cu could be a disadvantage. To overcome this, Al was deposited on the CNT fiber for forming aluminum carbide islands to increase the interfacial bonding strength. The conductivity characteristics were improved as the deposition time increased. The resistance was measured as a function of temperature, demonstrating that the temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR) is improved to be 241 ppm/℃ in comparison with that of as-received CNT fibers at -1,251 ppm/℃, when the CNT fibers are deposited with Al and Cu, respectively, for 90s and for 540s.
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Thermal Characteristics Simulation with Detecting Temperature for the Wearable Nylon-Yarn NOx Gas Sensors
Kyung-uk Jang
J Electr Electron Mater 2020;33(4):321-325.   Published online July 1, 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4313/JKEM.2021.33.4.13
Atmospheric environmental problems have a major impact on human health and lifestyle. In humans, inhalation of nitrogen oxides causes respiratory diseases, such as bronchitis. In this paper, thermal analysis of a gas sensor was carried out to design and fabricate a wearable nylon-yarn gas sensor for the detection of NOx gas. In the thermal analysis method, the thermal diffusion process was analyzed while operating the sensors at 40 and 60℃ to secure a temperature range that does not cause thermal runaway due to temperature in the operating environment. Thermal diffusion analysis was performed using the COMSOL software. The thermal analysis results could be useful for analyzing gas adsorption and desorption, as well as the design of gas sensors. The thermal energy diffusion rate increased slightly from 10.05 to 10.1 K/mm as the sensor temperature increased from 40 to 60℃. It was concluded that the sensor could be operated in this temperature range without thermal breakdown.
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A Study on the Fabrication of Multi-Walled Nanotubes (MWCNT) Based Thin Film and Chemical Sensor Operation Characteristics
Jae Ha Noh, Junseck Choi, Dongwan Ko, Joonyoung Seo, Sangtae Lee, Jung-yeul Jung, Jiho Chang
J Electr Electron Mater 2020;33(3):181-185.   Published online May 1, 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4313/JKEM.2021.33.3.5
Hazardous and noxious substance (HNS) detection sensors were fabricated using multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and various binder materials for ion batteries. To obtain uniformly printed films, the printing precision according to the substrate cleaning method was monitored, and the printing paste mixing ratio was investigated. Binders were prepared using styrene butadiene rubber + carboxymethyl cellulose (SBR+CMC), polyvinylidene fluoride + n-methyl-2-pyrrolidene (PVDF+NMP), and mixed with MWCNTs. The surface morphology of the printed films was examined using an optical microscope and a scanning electron microscope, and their electrical properties are investigated using an I-V sourcemeter. Finally, sensing properties of MWCNT printed films were measured according to changes in the concentration of the chemical under the various applied voltages. In conclusion, the MWCNT printed films made of (SBR+CMC) were found to be feasible for application to the detection of hazardous and noxious chemicals spilled in seawater.
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Electrical Properties of Plate Typed Shunt Resistors with Low TCR Property
Youngtaek Lim, Eun-min Kim, Sang-won Lee, Jeong-rae Ahn, Sunwoo Lee
J Electr Electron Mater 2019;32(3):219-222.   Published online May 1, 2019
In this study, we fabricated plate-type shunt resistors with thermal stability by parallelly connecting metal alloy plates with positive temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR) and carbon nanotube (CNT) plates with negative TCR. The metal alloy plates, which were prepared by alloying Cu and Mn with a composition of 91 wt% of Cu and 9 wt% of Mn, showed around 800 ppm/℃ of TCR, and the CNT plates prepared from the CNT solution by using the vacuum filtration method showed around -800 ppm/℃ of TCR. The shunt resistor that was fabricated by stacking metal alloy plates and CNT plates in this work showed about 46.93 ppm/℃ of TCR. Therefore, we conclude that a shunt resistor with low TCR can be realized by simply adjusting the TCR of the metal alloy only, because the TCR of the CNT plate has an identical value.
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HNS Detection Properties of Printed Ag:CNT Film as Liquid Sensor
Dongwan Ko, Junseck Choi, Sangtae Lee, Jiho Chang
J Electr Electron Mater 2019;32(3):223-228.   Published online May 1, 2019
We fabricated a printed Ag:CNT film as a liquid sensor for the detection of HNS (hazardous and noxious substances) in seawater. The paste required for printing was prepared using Ag powder, MWCNTs (multi-walled carbon nanotubes), and an organic binder. The heat treatment process for binder removal was optimized. In order to confirm that the sensor was operational, the resistance change characteristics in brine (3.5%) and methanol (99.8%) were assessed at 20℃. EDL (electrical double layer) formation and redox reactivity were confirmed as the most important reactions affect each electrical property of sensor in brine and methanol. From these results, it was determined that printed Ag:CNT film can be applied as a sensor to detect HNS in seawater.
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The Detection Characterization of NOX Gas Using the MWCNT/ZnO Composite Film Gas Sensors by Heat Treatment
Hyun-soo Kim, Kyung-uk Jang
J Electr Electron Mater 2018;31(7):521-526.   Published online November 1, 2018
In particular, gas sensors require characteristics such as high speed, sensitivity, and selectivity. In this study, we fabricated a NOX gas sensor by using a multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT)/zinc oxide (ZnO) composite film. The fabricated MWCNT/ZnO gas sensor was then treated by a 450℃ temperature process to increase its detection sensitivity for NOx gas. We compared the detection characteristics of a ZnO film gas sensor, MWCNT film gas sensor, and the MWCNT/ZnO composited film gas sensor with and without the heat-treatment process. The fabricated gas sensors were used to detect NOX gas at different concentrations. The gas sensor absorbed NOX gas molecules, exhibiting increased sensitivity. The sensitivity of the gas sensor was increased by increasing the gas concentration. Additionally, while changing the temperature inside the chamber for the MWCNT/ZnO composite film gas sensor, we obtained its sensitivity for detecting NOX gas. Compared with ZnO, the MWCNT film gas sensor is excellent for detecting NOX gas. From the experimental results, we confirmed the enhanced gas sensor sensing mechanism. The increased effect by electronic interaction between the MWCNT and ZnO films contributes to the improved sensor performance.
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A Study on the Formation of Detection Electrode for the IED Removal Robot by Using A Photosensitive CNT Paste
Hye Jin Kwon
J Electr Electron Mater 2018;31(4):231-237.   Published online May 1, 2018
In this study, two important requirements for the home production of a robot to detect and remove improvised explosive devices (IEDs) are presented in terms of the total cost for robot system development and the performance improvement of the mine detection technology. Firstly, cost analyses were performed in order to provide a reasonable solution following an engineering estimate method. As a result, the total cost for a mass production system without the mine detection system was estimated to be approximately 396 million won. For the case including the mine detection system, the total cost was estimated to be approximately 411 million won, in which labor costs and overhead charges were slightly increased and the material costs for the mine detection system were negligible. Secondly, a method for fabricating the carbon nanotube (CNT) based gas detection sensor was studied. The detection electrodes were formed by a photolithography process using a photosensitive CNT paste. As a result, this method was shown to be a scalable and expandable technology for producing excellent mine detection sensors. In particular, it was found that surface treatments by using adhesive taping or ion beam bombardment methods are effective for exposing the CNTs to the ambient air environment. Fowler-Nordheim (F-N) plots were obtained from the electron-emission characteristics of the surface treated CNT paste. The F-N plot suggests that sufficient electrons are available for transport between CNT surfaces and chemical molecules, which will make an effective chemiresistive sensor for the advanced IED detection system.
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Electrical Property of Electrospun PCL/MWCNTs Nanofiber with Additive Silver Thin Film
Jin Un Kim, Kyong Min Kim, Kyoung Wan Park, Jung Hyun Sok
J Electr Electron Mater 2018;31(4):238-243.   Published online May 1, 2018
A nanofiber was fabricated with carbon nanotubes for transparent electrodes. It was prepared with a composite solution of bio-molecules polycaprolactone (PCL) and multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) by electrospinning on a glass substrate, following which its electrical characteristics were investigated. The content of MWCNTs was varied during electrospinning, while that of PCL was fixed. Further, a nanometer-thick thin film of silver was deposited on the nanofiber layer using a thermal evaporator to improve the electrical characteristics; the sheet resistance significantly reduced after this deposition. The results showed that this carbon nanotube nanofiber has potential applications in biotechnology and as a flexible transparent display material.
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The Analysis of Mechanism for the Gas Sensor of MWCNT/ZnO Composites Film Using the NOX Gas Detection Characteristics
Ju-hyung Son, Hyun-soo Kim, Yong-seo Park, Kyung-uk Jang
J Electr Electron Mater 2018;31(3):188-192.   Published online March 1, 2018
In this study, we fabricated an NOX gas sensor using a composite film of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT)/zinc oxide (ZnO). Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) show good electronic conductivity and chemical-stability, and zinc oxide (ZnO) is a wide band gap semiconductor with a large exciton binding energy. Gas sensors require characteristics such as high speed, sensitivity, and selectivity. The fabricated gas sensor was used to detect NOX gas at different NOX concentrations. The sensitivity of the gas sensor increased with increasing gas concentrations. Additionally, while changing the temperature inside the chamber containing the MWCNT/ZnO gas sensor, we obtained the sensitivity and normalized responses for detecting NOX gas in comparison to ZnO and MWCNT film gas sensors. From the experimental results, we confirmed that the gas sensor sensing mechanism was enhanced in the composite-film gas-sensor and that the electronic interaction between MWCNT and ZnO contributed to the improved sensor performance.
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Phase Transition and Improvement of Output Efficiency of the PZT/PVDF Piezoelectric Device by Adding Carbon Nanotubes
Youngtaek Lim, Sunwoo Lee
J Electr Electron Mater 2018;31(2):94-97.   Published online February 1, 2018
Lead zirconate titanate/poly-vinylidene fluoride (PZT/PVDF) piezoelectric devices were fabricated by incorporating carbon nanotubes (CNTs), for use as flexible energy harvesting devices. CNTs were added to maximize the formation of the β phase of PVDF to enhance the piezoelectricity of the devices. The phase transition of PVDF induced by the addition of CNTs was confirmed by analyzing the X-ray diffraction patterns, scanning electron microscopy images, and atomic force microscopy images. The enhanced output efficiency of the PZT/PVDF piezoelectric devices was confirmed by measuring the output current and voltage of the fabricated devices. The maximum output current and voltage of the PZT/PVDF piezoelectric devices was 200 nA and 350 mV, respectively, upon incorporation of 0.06 wt% CNTs.
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Heat Energy Diffusion Analysis in the Gas Sensor Body with the Variation of Drain-Source Electrode Distance
Kyung-uk Jang
J Electr Electron Mater 2017;30(9):589-595.   Published online September 1, 2017
MOS-FET structured gas sensors were manufactured using MWCNTs for application as NOx gas sensors. As the gas sensors need to be heated to facilitate desorption of the gas molecules, heat dispersion plays a key role in boosting the degree of uniformity of molecular desorption. We report the desorption of gas molecules from the sensor at 150℃ for different sensor electrode gaps (30, 60, and 90 μm). The COMSOL analysis program was used to verify the process of heat dispersion. For heat analysis, structure of FET gas sensor modeling was proceeded. In addition, a property value of the material was used for two-dimensional modeling. To ascertain the degree of heat dispersion by FEM, the governing equations were presented as partial differential equations. The heat analysis revealed that although a large electrode gap is advantageous for effective gas adsorption, consideration of the heat dispersion gradient indicated that the optimal electrode gap for the sensor is 60 μm.
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Formation of β-phase PVDF by Introduction of CNTs in the CNT/PVDF Composite Film and Resulting Improvement of Piezoelectric Performance
Young-taek Lim, Sunwoo Lee
J Electr Electron Mater 2016;29(11):712-715.   Published online November 1, 2016
In this paper, we fabricated flexible CNT/PVDF piezoelectric composite device by introducing CNTs (carbon nanotubes) into PVDF (poly-vinylidene fluoride) solution using spray coating technique. Flexible PEDOT:PSS conducting polymer was used as electrodes. We tried to improve the piezoelectric performance from the CNT/PVDF composite film by increasing the portion of the β-phase PVDF in the film. We confirmed the structural conformation of the CNT/PVDF composite film as a function of CNT concentration by using FT-IR (fourier transform infra-red). As increasing CNT concentration, portion of the β-phase PVDF and resulting piezoelectric performance increased in the CNT/PVDF composite film. We found that CNTs introduced were played as seeds for formation of the β-phase PVDF in the CNT/PVDF composite film and resulting improvement of the piezoelectric performance.
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Improvement of Piezoelectric Performance of the CNT/PVDF Composite Film by Enhancing Conductivity of the PEDOT:PSS Electrodes
Young-taek Lim, Sunwoo Lee
J Electr Electron Mater 2016;29(11):716-719.   Published online November 1, 2016
In this paper, we fabricated flexible CNT/PVDF (carbon nanotube / polyvinylidene fluoride) piezoelectric composite device with flexible poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) : polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS) conducting polymer electrode using spray coating method. We tried to improve the piezoelectric performance from the CNT/PVDF composite film by enhancing electrical conductivity of the PEDOT:PSS electrodes. Electrical conductivity of the PEDOT:PSS electrode was enhanced by dipping it into the EG (ethylene glycol) solvent. Changes of chemical composition of the PEDOT:PSS electrode were analyzed with the dipping time by XPS (x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy) in terms of oxygen (O1s). Finally, Piezoelectric performances such as output voltage and current were measured with the dipping time. We found that enhanced electrical conductivity of the PEDOT:PSS electrodes resulted in improvement of the piezoelectric performance of the CNT/PVDF films.
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The Analysis of NOX Gas Detection Characteristics for the Gas Sensor Using the MWCNT/ZnO Composites Film
Hyun Soo Kim, Won Jae Lee, Yong Seo Park, Kyung Uk Jang
J Electr Electron Mater 2016;29(5):312-316.   Published online May 1, 2016
In this study, we fabricated NOX gas sensor by using multi-walled carbon nanotubes(MWCNT)/zinc oxide(ZnO) composite film. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have good electronic, chemical-stability, and sensitivity characteristics. And zinc oxide (ZnO) is a wide band gap and large exciton binding energy semiconductor. In particular, gas sensors require characteristics such as high speed, sensitivity, and selectivity. The fabricated gas sensor was used to detect NOX gas for different values of the NOX gas concentrations. The gas sensor that absorbed NOX gas molecules showed a increasing in resistance. The sensitivity of the gas sensor was increased by increasing the gas concentrations. Additionally, while changing the temperature inside the chamber for the MWCNT/ZnO composite film gas sensor, we obtained the sensitivity. And the comparison analysis to ZnO film gas sensor for detecting NOX gas. From the experiment result, we confirmed improvement of NOX gas detection characteristics using the MWCNT/ZnO composite film.
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Nano and Oxide Electronics : Regular Paper ; Organic Compounds Vapor Detection Properties of MWCNT/PMMA Composite Film Detector
Young Taek Lim, Paik Kyun Shin, Sunwoo Lee
J Electr Electron Mater 2015;28(11):727-730.   Published online November 1, 2015
In this paper, we fabricated organic compounds detector using the MWCNT/PMMA (multi-walled carbon nanotube / polymethylmethacrylate) composite film. We used polymer film as a matrix material for the device framework, and introduced CNTs for reacting with the organic compounds resulting in changing electrical conductivity. Spray coating method was used to form the MWCNT/PMMA composite film detector, and pattern formation of the detector was done by shadow mask during the spray coating process. We investigated changes of electrical conductivity of the detector before and after the organic compounds exposure. Electrical conductivity of the detector tended to decrease after the exposure with various organic compounds such as acetone, tetrahydrofuran(THF), toluene, and dimethylformamide (DMF). Finally we conclude that organic compounds detection by the MWCNT/PMMA composite film detector was possible, and expect the feasibility of commercial MWCNT/PMMA composite film detector for various organic compounds.
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In this paper, we investigated the relations between dispersion of CNTs (carbon nanotubes) and electrical conductivity in the CNT/PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) composite film. By adding hydrophobic CNTs as filler into the PVDF matrix, we fabricated hydrophobic and electrically conducting polymer coating film. Dispersion of CNTs in the CNT/PVDF composite film plays a significant role in terms of electrical conductivity and wetting property. Spray coating method was used to form the CNT/PVDF composite films by injecting the dispersed CNTs in the PVDF solution with different weight ratios from 0.7 wt% to 7 wt%. We investigated the electrical properties and contact angles of the CNT/PVDF composite films with the CNT concentration. Finally we discussed the conducting mechanism and feasibility of the CNT/PVDF composite film for the conducting polymer films.
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Technology Education : Thermal Transport Phenomena in the FET Typed MWCNT Gas Sensor with the 60 μm Electrode Distance
Kyung Uk Jang
J Electr Electron Mater 2015;28(6):403-407.   Published online June 1, 2015
Generally, MWCNT, with thermal, chemical and electrical superiority, is manufactured with CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition). Using MWCNT, it is comonly used as gas sensor of MOS-FET structure. In this study, in order to repeatedly detect gases, the author had to effectively eliminate gases absorbed in a MWCNT sensor. So as to eliminate gases absorbed in a MWCNT sesor, the sensor was applied heat of 423[K], and in order to observe how the applied heat was diffused within the sensor, the author interpreted the diffusion process of heat, using COMSOL interpretation program. In order to interpret the diffusion process of heat, the author progressed modeling with the structure of MWCNT gas sensor in 2-dimension, and defining heat transfer velocity(u=△T/△χ), accorded to governing equation within the sensor, the author proposed heat transfer mechanism.
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Nano and Oxide Electronics : Regular Paper ; Flexible Antenna Radiator Fabricated Using the CNT/PVDF Composite Film
Yong Jin Kim, Young Taek Lim, Sun Woo Lee
J Electr Electron Mater 2015;28(3):196-200.   Published online March 1, 2015
In this paper, we fabricated flexible antenna radiator using the CNT/PVDF (carbon nanotube /polyviny lidene fluoride) composite film. We used polymer film as a matrix material for the flexible devices, and introduced CNTs for adding conductivity into the film resulting in obtaining performances of the antenna radiator. Spray coating method was used to form the CNT/PVDF composite radiator, and pattern formation of the radiator was done by shadow mask during the spray coating process. We investigated the electrical properties of the CNT/PVDF composite films with the CNT concentration, and also estimated the radiator performance. Finally we discuss the feasibility of the CNT/PVDF composite radiator for the flexible antenna.
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Regular Paper : Anti-corrosion Property of the CNT/PVDF Composite Coating Films for Preventing the Corrosion of the Ground System
Young Taek Lim, Paik Kyun Shin, Sun Kyu Choi, Sun Woo Lee
J Electr Electron Mater 2014;27(11):736-739.   Published online November 1, 2014
In this paper, we propose a enhanced anti-corrosion property of the ground system by coatingthe CNT/PVDF composite film on it. Polymer material used for preventing the corrosion of groundsystem is polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), and conducting filler for obtaining conductivity of the compositefilm is multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). The MWCNTs were dispersed in the organic solventof methyl ethyl ketone 2-butanone (MEK) with different concentration ratios, and the PVDF was solvedin the MEK solvent with constant concentration ratio of 1 wt%. The CNT/PVDF composite solution wasperpared by mixing and re-dispersing the CNT solution and the PVDF solution. Finally, the CNT/PVDFcomposite films were fabricated by the spray coating method using the above composite solution. Electrical conductivity, surface states, and anti-corrosion property of the CNT/PVDF composite filmscoated on the Cu substrate were evaluated. We found that the CNT/PVDF composite film showedrelatively low resistance, hydrophobic surface state, and chemical stability. Consequently, we couldimprove the anti-corrosion property and maintain the electrical conductivity of the ground system bycoating the CNT/PVDF composite film on it.
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Rcgular Paper : Technology Education ; NOx Gas Detection Characteristics of MWCNT Gas Sensor by Electrode Spacing Variation
Kyung Uk Jang, Hyun Soo Kim
J Electr Electron Mater 2014;27(10):668-672.   Published online October 1, 2014
Carbon nanotubes(CNT) has chemical stability and great sensitivity characteristics. In particular, the gassensor required characteristics such as rapid, selectivity and sensitivity sensor. Therefore, CNT are ideal materialsto gas sensor. So, we fabricated the NOx gas sensors of MOS-FET type using the MWCNT (multi-walled carbonnanotube). The fabricated sensor was used to detect the NOx gas for the variation of Vgs (gate-source voltage)and electrode changed electrode spacing=30, 60, 90[㎛]. The gas sensor absorbed with the NOx gas moleculesshowed the decrease of resistance, and the sensitivity of sensor was increased by magnification of electrodespacing. Furthermore, when the voltage(Vgs) was applied to the gas sensor, the decrease in resistance wasincreased. On the other hand, the sensor sensitivity for the injection of NOx gas was the highest value at theelectrode spacing 90[㎛]. We also obtained the adsorption energy(Vgs) using the Arrhenius plots by the reduction ofresistance due to the voltage variations. As a result, we obtained that the adsorption energy was increased withthe increment of the applied voltages.
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Nano and Oxide Electronics : Characteristics and Preparation of CNT:ZnO Gas Sensors
So Jin Yoon, Il Yu
J Electr Electron Mater 2014;27(7):468-471.   Published online July 1, 2014
The effects of ZnO coating on the sensing properties of CNT:ZnO based gas sensors were studied for H2S gas. The nano ZnO sensing materials were grown by hydrothermal reaction method. CNT:ZnO was prepared by ball-mill method. The mole range of nano ZnO coating on CNT surface was from 0 to 10%. The CNT:ZnO gas sensors were fabricated by a screen printing method on alumina substrates. The structural and morphological properties of the CNT:ZnO sensing materials were investigated by XRD, EDS, SEM and TEM. The XRD patterns showed that CNT:ZnO powders with hexagonal structure were grown with (002) dominant peak. The diameter of CNT from TEM was about28 nm.
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Technology Education : NOx Gas Detection Characterization with Vgs in the MWCNT Gas Sensor of MOS-FET Type
Hyun Soo Kim, Yong Seo Park, Kyung Uk Jang
J Electr Electron Mater 2014;27(4):257-261.   Published online April 1, 2014
Carbon nanotubes (CNT) has the excellent physical characteristics in the sensor, medicine, manufacturing and energy fields, and it has been studied in those fields for the several years. We fabricated the NOx gas sensors of MOS-FET type using the MWCNT. The fabricated sensor was used to detect the NOx gas for the variation of Vgs (gate-source voltage) with the ambient temperature. The gas sensor absorbed the NOx gas molecules showed the decrease of resistance, and the sensitivity of sensor was reduced by the NOx gas molecules accumulated on the MWCNT surface. Furthermore, when the voltage (Vgs) was applied to the gas sensor, the term of the decrease in resistance was increased. On the other hand, the sensor sensitivity for the injection of NOx gas was the highest value at the ambient temperature of 40℃. We also obtained the adsorption energy (Vgs)using the Arrhenius plots by the reduction of resistance due to the Vgs voltage variations. As a result, we obtained that the adsorption energy also was increased with the increasement of the applied Vgs voltages.
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Nano and Oxide Electronics : Regular Paper; Regular Paper Fabrication of CNT/PVDF Composite Film and Its Electrical Properties
Sunwoo Lee, Nak Chun Jung
J Electr Electron Mater 2013;26(8):620-623.   Published online August 1, 2013
The carbon nanotube / poly-vinylidene fluoride (CNT/PVDF) composite films for the nano-generator devices were fabricated by spray coating method using the CNT/PVDF solution, which was prepared by adding PVDF pellets into the CNT dispersed N-Methyl-2-pyrroli-done (NMP) solution. The flexible CNT/PVDF composite films were investigated by the scanning electron microscopy, which revealed that the CNTs were uniformly dispersed in the PVDF matrix and thickness of the films was approximately 20 jim. Fourier transform infra-red spectra were used to investigate crystal structure of the as-spray-coated CNT/PVDF films, and we found that they revealed extremely large portion of the f3 phase PVDF. The capacitance of the CNT/PVDF films increased by adding CNTs into the PVDF matrix, and finally saturated. However, the resistance didn`t show any saturation effect in the CNT concentration range of 0- 4 wt%. Finally, the resulting nano-generator devices revealed reasonable current output after given mechanical stress.
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Nano and Oxide Electronics : Self-poling Mechanism of CNT/PVDF Piezoelectric Composite Films Prepared by Spray Coating Method
Sun Woo Lee
J Electr Electron Mater 2013;26(7):550-554.   Published online July 1, 2013
Abstract: Carbon nanotubes (CNT) / polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) piezoelectric composite films for nanogenerator devices were fabricated by spray coating method. When the CNT/PVDF mixture solution passes through the spray nozzle with small diameter by the compressed nitrogen gas, electric charges are generated in the liquid by a triboelectric effect. Then randomly distributed {3 phase PVDF film could be re-oriented by the electric field resulting from the accumulated electrical charges, and might be resulted in extremely one-directionally aligned 13 phase PVDF film without additional electric field for poling. X-ray diffraction patterns were used to investigate crystal structure of the CNT/PVDF composite films. It was confirmed that they revealed extremely large portion of the f3 phase PVDF crystalline in the film. Therefore we could obtain the poled CNT/PVDF piezoelectric composite films by the spray coating method without additional poling process.
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