Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1), P. 71 - 71
Published: Dec. 30, 2024
The
paper
presents
a
review
of
CNTs
synthesis
methods
and
their
application
as
functional
filler
to
obtain
polymer
composites
for
various
technical
purposes
strain
gauges,
electrical
heating,
anti-static
coatings,
electrically
conductive
compounds,
etc.
Various
allow
with
different
morphology
structural
properties
be
created,
which
expands
the
possibilities
such
nanoscale
structures.
Polymers
can
provide
effects
‘shape
memory’
self-repair
mechanical
defects.
Different
combinations
polymers
dispersed
fillers
influence
change
in
thermal
conductivity,
well
positive
temperature
coefficient
resistance,
makes
it
possible
achieve
effect
self-regulation
during
heating.
make
form
PTCR
(positive
resistance)
elastomers
at
lower
concentrations,
preserve
strength
use
more
efficient
modes
heat
generation.
For
improve
sensitivity
extend
measurement
range.
thermoplastic
provides
operation
electric
heating
level
200
°C
(voltage
240
V),
allows
heaters
operate
power
supply
from
household
network.
CNTs-based
gauges
condition
monitoring
composite
materials.
Journal of Composites Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
9(1), P. 8 - 8
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Strain
gauges
and
strain
gauge
transducers
are
important
tools
in
the
field
of
material
resistance
research
to
measure
stresses
strains
solids.
These
methods
devices
have
a
wide
range
applications,
from
construction
mechanical
engineering,
where
properties
materials
need
be
monitored
optimized.
The
use
nanomaterials
allows
for
more
sensitive
compact
sensors.
Nanotechnology
makes
it
possible
create
with
improved
electrical
properties.
At
same
time,
unique
that
make
them
ideal
gauges.
This
paper
considers
different
types
composites
based
on
polymer
matrices
additives
dispersed
nanomaterials,
which
designed
tasks.
Thermoplastics
elastomers
can
used
as
matrices.
Dispersed
fillers
MXene
such
carbon
nanotubes,
graphene,
metals,
etc.
Despite
obvious
advantages
conducting
polymers
modified
structures,
there
problems
creating
effective
ability
operate
under
large
deformations
an
sensitivity
accuracy
measurements
range.
article
also
provides
brief
information
technical
evolution
gauges,
wire
foil
nanocomposites.
A
modern
classification
is
provided.
disadvantages
existing
shown.
review
contains
commercial
mechanisms
conductivity
formation
described
detail.
areas
application
nanocomposite
specified
purpose
this
study
determine
prospects
various
aimed
at
readers.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(38)
Published: Aug. 9, 2024
This
review
examines
the
recent
advancements
in
transparent
electrodes
and
their
crucial
role
multimodal
sensing
technologies.
Transparent
electrodes,
notable
for
optical
transparency
electrical
conductivity,
are
revolutionizing
sensors
by
enabling
simultaneous
detection
of
diverse
physical,
chemical,
biological
signals.
Materials
like
graphene,
carbon
nanotubes,
conductive
polymers,
which
offer
a
balance
between
transparency,
mechanical
flexibility,
at
forefront
this
development.
These
integral
various
applications,
from
healthcare
to
solar
cell
technologies,
enhancing
sensor
performance
complex
environments.
The
paper
addresses
challenges
applying
these
such
as
need
high
optoelectronic
performance,
biocompatibility.
It
explores
new
materials
innovative
techniques
overcome
hurdles,
aiming
broaden
capabilities
devices.
provides
comparative
analysis
different
electrode
materials,
discussing
applications
ongoing
development
novel
systems
sensing.
exploration
offers
insights
into
future
highlighting
transformative
potential
bioelectronics
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(6), P. 1659 - 1659
Published: March 7, 2025
The
durability
of
piezoresistive
sensor
materials
is
a
core
prerequisite
for
their
implementation
in
structural
health
monitoring
systems.
In
this
work,
three
were
subjected
to
extensive
cyclic
tensile
loadings,
and
behaviour
was
analysed
before,
after,
during
testing.
To
end,
aluminium
specimens
coated
with
different
industry-grade
lacquers,
then
applied
onto
each
specimen.
Sensors
made
from
carbon
black
displayed
excellent
linearity
even
after
loading
cycles
(R2>0.88).
A
decline
all
sensors
based
on
allotropes
discovered,
whereas
the
polymer-based
improved.
Furthermore,
adhesion
substrate
great
importance.
Good
ensures
strains
underlying
structure
are
correctly
transmitted
into
materials.
Based
contact
angle
measurements
liquids
work
determined.
findings
verified
by
tape
tests.
Chemical Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Carbon-based
iontronics
is
an
emerging
field.
Various
nanostructured
carbon
materials
enable
bio-inspired
information
sensing,
processing,
and
actuation
by
mimicking
bioelectric
signals
bioactive
ion
interactions.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(22), P. 12368 - 12368
Published: Nov. 18, 2024
Nanotechnology
and
machine
learning
(ML)
are
rapidly
emerging
fields
with
numerous
real-world
applications
in
medicine,
materials
science,
computer
engineering,
data
processing.
ML
enhances
nanotechnology
by
facilitating
the
processing
of
dataset
nanomaterial
synthesis,
characterization,
optimization
nanoscale
properties.
Conversely,
improves
speed
efficiency
computing
power,
which
is
crucial
for
algorithms.
Although
capabilities
still
their
infancy,
a
review
research
literature
provides
insights
into
exciting
frontiers
these
suggests
that
integration
can
be
transformative.
Future
directions
include
developing
tools
manipulating
nanomaterials
ensuring
ethical
unbiased
collection
models.
This
emphasizes
importance
coevolution
technologies
mutual
reinforcement
to
advance
scientific
societal
goals.
C – Journal of Carbon Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(2), P. 33 - 33
Published: March 31, 2024
This
study
focuses
on
the
cytotoxic
evaluation
of
functionalized
multi-walled
carbon
nanotubes
(MWCNT)
and
microbial
biofilm
formation
poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)
(PHBV)
nanocomposites
incorporating
MWCNTs
with
gamma-aminobutyric
acid
(GABA)
carboxyl
groups.
The
materials
were
characterized
for
cytotoxicity
to
fibroblasts
antimicrobial
effects
against
Escherichia
coli,
Staphylococcus
aureus
Candida
albicans.
functionalization
was
performed
through
oxidation
(CNT-Ox)
GABA
attachment
(CNT-GB).
PHBV/CNT
produced
via
melt
mixing.
All
MWCNT
suspensions
showed
non-toxic
behaviors
after
24
h
incubation
(viability
higher
than
70%);
however,
prolonged
concentrations
led
increased
cytotoxicity.
antibacterial
potential
S.
a
reduction
in
64%
PHBV/CNT-GB
20%
PHBV/CNT-Ox,
compared
neat
PHBV.
Against
C.
albicans,
no
observed.
results
indicate
promising
applications
managing
bacterial
infections,
GABA-functionalized
CNTs
showing
enhanced
performance.