• Computers and Concrete
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.133-144
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• 2020

This paper aims to study vibration characteristics of chiral and zigzag double-walled carbon nanotubes entrenched on Donnell shell model. The Eringen's nonlocal elastic equations are being combined with Donnell shell theory to observe small scale response. Wave propagation is proposed technique to establish field equations of model subjected to four distinct end supports. A nonlocal model has been formulated to explore the frequency spectrum of both chiral and zigzag double-walled CNTs along with diversity of indices and nonlocal parameter. The significance of scale effect in relevance of length-to-diameter and thickness- to- radius ratios are discussed and displayed in detail. The numerical solution based on this nonlocal Donnell shell model can be further used to predict other frequency phenomena of double-walled and multi-walled CNTs.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제83권3호
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• pp.283-292
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• 2022

A nonlinear vibrational analysis of sandwich curved panels having multi-scale face sheets has been performed in this article based on differential quadrature method (DQM). All mechanical properties of multi-scale skins have been established in the context of three-dimensional Mori-Tanaka scheme for which the influences of glass fibers and random carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been taken into account. The governing equations for sandwich the panel have been developed based upon thin shell formulation in which geometry nonlinearities have been taken into account. Next, DQ approach has been applied to solve the governing equations for determining the relationships of frequencies with deflections for curved panels. It will be demonstrated that the relationships of frequencies with deflections are dependent on the changing of CNT weight fractions, fibers alignment, fibers volume, panel radius and skin thickness.

• 센서학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.131-139
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• 2023

Ascorbic acid plays a crucial role in the regulation of neurotransmitters and enzymes in the central nervous system. Maintaining an optimal level of ascorbic acid, which is between 0.6-2 mg/dL, is vital for preventing oxidative stress and associated health conditions, such as cancer, diabetes, and liver disease. Therefore, the detection of ascorbic acid is of the utmost importance. Electrochemical sensing has gained significant attention among the various detection methods, owing to its simplicity, speed, affordability, high selectivity, and real-time analysis capabilities. However, conventional electrodes have poor signal response, which has led to the development of modified electrodes with better signal response and selectivity. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and their composites have emerged as promising materials for the electrochemical detection of ascorbic acid. CNTs possess unique mechanical, electrical, and chemical properties that depend on their structure, and their large surface area and excellent electron transport properties make them ideal candidates for electrochemical sensing. Recently, various CNT composites with different materials and nanoparticles have been studied to enhance the electrochemical detection of ascorbic acid. Therefore, this review aims to highlight the significance of CNTs and their composites for improving the sensitivity and selectivity of ascorbic acid detection. Specifically, it focuses on the use of CNTs and their composites in electrochemical sensing to revolutionize the detection of ascorbic acid and contribute to the prevention of oxidative stress-related health conditions. The potential benefits of this technology make it a promising area for future research and development.

• Wind and Structures
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.131-156
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• 2017

This paper deals with the dynamic stability of embedded functionally graded (FG)-carbon nanotubes (CNTs)-reinforced micro cylindrical shells. The structure is subjected to harmonic non-uniform temperature distribution and 2D magnetic field. The CNT reinforcement is either uniformly distributed or FG along the thickness direction where the effective properties of nano-composite structure are estimated through Mixture low. The viscoelastic properties of structure are captured based on the Kelvin-Voigt theory. The surrounding viscoelastic medium is considered nonhomogeneous with the spring, orthotropic shear and damper constants. The material properties of cylindrical shell and the viscoelastic medium constants are assumed temperature-dependent. The first order shear deformation theory (FSDT) or Mindlin theory in conjunction with Hamilton's principle is utilized for deriving the motion equations where the size effects are considered based on Eringen's nonlocal theory. Based on differential quadrature (DQ) and Bolotin methods, the dynamic instability region (DIR) of structure is obtained for different boundary conditions. The effects of different parameters such as volume percent and distribution type of CNTs, mode number, viscoelastic medium type, temperature, boundary conditions, magnetic field, nonlocal parameter and structural damping constant are shown on the DIR of system. Numerical results indicate that the FGX distribution of CNTs is better than other considered cases. In addition, considering structural damping of system reduces the resonance frequency.

• Composites Research
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• 제31권5호
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• pp.282-287
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• 2018

본 연구는 광물화된 탄소나노튜브를 고분자 기지재료의 강화재로 사용할 때, 계면 결합력이 기존 탄소나노튜브 강화재에 비해 어떤 차이를 보이는지 분자동역학 시뮬레이션을 통해 탐구한다. 최근 탄소나노튜브에 질소를 도핑한 후 표면을 광물화 하는 실험 연구가 보고되고 있다. 하지만 복합재료의 강화제로 첨가되었을 때 보일 수 있는 물성 증가 현상에 대한 연구는 아직 부족하다. 광물질로는 실리카($SiO_2$)를 사용했고 고분자 기지재료로는 열 가소성 수지인 poly(methyl metacrylate) (PMMA)를 사용했다. 계면 결합력과 계면 전단 응력을 계산하기 위해 강화재를 기지재료로부터 빼내는 pull-out 시뮬레이션이 진행되었다. 계산 결과, 실리카 광물화된 탄소나노튜브가 고분자 기지재료와 향상된 계면 상호작용을 가지는 것으로 조사되었다. 본 연구진은 향후 광물화된 탄소나노튜브 강화재가 첨가된 나노 복합재료의 열 기계적 물성을 분석하여 다양한 분야에서의 활용 가능성을 제시할 계획이다.

• 대한전기학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한전기학회 2007년도 Techno-Fair 및 추계학술대회 논문집 전기물성,응용부문
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• pp.90-91
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• 2007

Nano-sized conical-type tungsten(W) field-emitters based on carbon nanotubes(CNTs) are fabricated with the configuration of CNTs/catalyst/buffer/W-tip by adopting various buffer layers, such as TiN, Al, Al/TiN, and Al/hi/TiN. This study focuses on elucidating how the buffer layers affect the structural properties of CNTs and the electron-emission characteristics of CNT-emitters. Field-emission scanning electron microscopy(FESEM) and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy(HRTEM) are used to monitor the nanostructures and surface morphologies of all the catalysts and CNTs grown. The crystalline structure of CNTs is also characterized by Raman spectroscopy. Furthermore, the measurement of field-emission characteristics for all the field-emitters fabricated shows that the emitter using the Al/Ni/TiN stacked buffer reveals the most excellent performances, such as maximum emission current of $202{\mu}A$, threshold field of 2.08V/${\mu}m$, and long-term (up to 24h) stability of emission current.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제61권2호
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• pp.175-188
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• 2023

화석연료를 대체할 수 있는 친환경 미래 에너지로 수소에너지에 대한 전세계적 관심이 높아지고 있다. 이에 따라 미생물, 원자력 등을 이용한 차세대 수소 생산 기술이 개발되고 있으나, 화석연료 기반의 수소 생산 비용을 뛰어 넘기에는 아직 많은 시간과 노력이 필요한 상황이다. 화석연료 기반의 수소 생산 과정에서 온실가스의 배출량을 최소화 할 수 있는 방안으로 메탄 직접분해 반응 기술이 최근 관심을 모으고 있다. 공정의 경제성 향상을 위해서 수소 생산과 동시에 생산된 탄소물질의 고부가화 대한 연구가 필수적이며, 고부가 탄소 물질 중 하나인 탄소나노튜브(Carbon nanotube, CNT)의 품질 및 수율 등과 관련한 촉매반응 연구가 지속되어 왔다. 또한 공정기술 측면에서, 연속적인 생산이 가능하며 기체-고체 접촉 효율이 좋은 유동층 공정을 적용시켜 생산성과 경제성을 확보하고자 하는 연구가 시도되었다. 최근 유동층을 이용한 메탄 직접분해 반응기술은 수소 270 kg/day, 탄소 1000 kg/day의 생산이 가능한 정도의 기술 개발이 진행되었으며, 향후 촉매 재활성화, 분리 및 재순환 기술 등이 개발되면 공정의 효율이 크게 제고될 것이다. 이에 본 총설에서는 메탄 직접 분해에 활용되는 촉매 및 유동층 메탄 열분해 기술의 최근 연구들을 고찰하였다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제53권3호
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• pp.497-517
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• 2015

In this study, nonlocal nonlinear buckling analysis of embedded polymeric temperature-dependent microplates resting on an elastic matrix as orthotropic temperature-dependent elastomeric medium is investigated. The microplate is reinforced by single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) in which the equivalent material properties nanocomposite are estimated based on the rule of mixture. For the carbon-nanotube reinforced composite (CNTRC) plate, both cases of uniform distribution (UD) and functionally graded (FG) distribution patterns of SWCNT reinforcements are considered. The small size effects of microplate are considered based on Eringen's nonlocal theory. Based on orthotropic Mindlin plate theory along with von K$\acute{a}$rm$\acute{a}$n geometric nonlinearity and Hamilton's principle, the governing equations are derived. Generalized differential quadrature method (GDQM) is applied for obtaining the buckling load of system. The effects of different parameters such as nonlocal parameters, volume fractions of SWCNTs, distribution type of SWCNTs in polymer, elastomeric medium, aspect ratio, boundary condition, orientation of foundation orthtotropy direction and temperature are considered on the nonlinear buckling of the microplate. Results indicate that CNT distribution close to top and bottom are more efficient than those distributed nearby the mid-plane for increasing the buckling load.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제48권3호
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• pp.799-804
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• 2016

A miniature X-ray tube based on a carbon-nanotube electron emitter has been employed for the application to a dental radiography. The miniature X-ray tube has an outer diameter of 7 mm and a length of 47 mm. The miniature X-ray tube is operated in a negative high-voltage mode in which the X-ray target is electrically grounded. In addition, X-rays are generated only to the teeth directions using a collimator while X-rays generated to other directions are shielded. Hence, the X-ray tube can be safely inserted into a human mouth. Using the intra-oral X-ray tube, a dental radiography is demonstrated where the positions of an X-ray source and a sensor are reversed compared with a conventional dental radiography system. X-ray images of five neighboring teeth are obtained and, furthermore, both left and right molar images are achieved by a single X-ray shot of the miniature X-ray tube.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.713-733
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• 2015

In this paper, viscous fluid induced nonlinear free vibration and instability analysis of a functionally graded carbon nanotube-reinforced composite (CNTRC) cylindrical shell integrated with two uniformly distributed piezoelectric layers on the top and bottom surfaces of the cylindrical shell are presented. Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) are selected as reinforcement and effective material properties of FG-CNTRC cylindrical shell are assumed to be graded through the thickness direction and are estimated through the rule of mixture. The elastic foundation is modeled by temperature-dependent orthotropic Pasternak medium. Considering coupling of mechanical and electrical fields, Mindlin shell theory and Hamilton's principle, the motion equations are derived. Nonlinear frequency and critical fluid velocity of sandwich structure are calculated based on differential quadrature method (DQM). The effects of different parameters such as distribution type of SWCNTs, volume fractions of SWCNTs, elastic medium and temperature gradient are discussed on the vibration and instability behavior of the sandwich structure. Results indicate that considering elastic foundation increases frequency and critical fluid velocity of system.