Analyzing resistance response of embedded PDMS and carbon nanotubes composite under tensile strain

• Published in: Microelectronic engineering Vol. 117; pp. 1 - 7
• Main Authors: Liu, Chao-Xuan, Choi, Jin-Woo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 01.04.2014; Elsevier
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Carbon nanotubes; Cross-disciplinary physics: materials science; rheology; Deformation resistance; Devices; Elastomer; Electrical engineering. Electrical power engineering; Electronics; Exact sciences and technology; General equipment and techniques; Hysteresis; Instruments, apparatus, components and techniques common to several branches of physics and astronomy; Materials; Materials science; Multi wall carbon nanotubes; Nanocomposite; Nanoscale materials and structures: fabrication and characterization; Nanostructure; Nanotubes; Physics; Sensors (chemical, optical, electrical, movement, gas, etc.); remote sensing; Silicone resins; Strain; Strain rate; Strain sensing; Stress; Stresses; Testing, measurement, noise and reliability; Carbon nanotubes; Strain sensing; Nanocomposite; Hysteresis; Stress; Elastomer; Dimethylsiloxane polymer; High strain; Molding; Elastomers; Stress strain; Strain sensing element; Strain sensors; Tensile stress; Composite materials; Nanocomposites; Multiwalled nanotube; Strains; Stress effects; Strain measurement; Test equipment; Polymers; Nanostructured materials; Strain rate

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