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01-11-2014 | Research Paper

ZnO nanoparticles embedded in polyethylene-glycol (PEG) matrix as sensitive strain gauge elements

Authors: Jun Tang, Hao Guo, Ping An, Meng Chen, D. Tsoukalas, Yunbo Shi, Jun Liu, Chenyang Xue, Wendong Zhang

Published in: Journal of Nanoparticle Research | Issue 11/2014

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In this work, we investigate the strain-sensing properties of nanocomposite material made from ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) embedded in polyethylene-glycol (PEG) by measuring three different electrical parameters: piezo-resistance, piezo-capacitance, and piezo-impedance. To understand the conduction mechanisms involved in such a material and optimize its performance, a systematic experimental study of DC and AC conductivity was performed using various concentrations of ZnO NPs in PEG. The size range of the NPs is 10–400 nm in diameter. Our results show that conductivity is reduced as the concentration of ZnO NPs increases that reveals the role of ion trapping by ZnO NPs. We then discuss possible mechanisms of high strain sensitivity observed which is attributed to stress influencing surface defects of ZnO NPs as characterized by Raman measurements. Finally, application of the nanocomposite films on low-cost accelerometers is tested and results demonstrated high sensitivity of piezo-resistance and of piezo-capacitance in the range of 0–1 g.

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Title: ZnO nanoparticles embedded in polyethylene-glycol (PEG) matrix as sensitive strain gauge elements
Authors: Jun Tang
Hao Guo
Ping An
Meng Chen
D. Tsoukalas
Yunbo Shi
Jun Liu
Chenyang Xue
Wendong Zhang
Publication date: 01-11-2014
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Published in: Journal of Nanoparticle Research / Issue 11/2014
Print ISSN: 1388-0764
Electronic ISSN: 1572-896X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-014-2714-6

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