Carbon Nanotube-Based Nanomechanical Sensor: Theoretical Analysis of Mechanical and Vibrational Properties

This paper reviews the recent research of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) used as nanomechanical sensing elements based mainly on theoretical models. CNTs have demonstrated considerable potential as nanomechanical mass sensor and atomic force microscope (AFM) tips. The mechanical and vibrational characteris...

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Main Author: Toshiaki Natsuki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-08-01
Series:Electronics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/6/3/56
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description This paper reviews the recent research of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) used as nanomechanical sensing elements based mainly on theoretical models. CNTs have demonstrated considerable potential as nanomechanical mass sensor and atomic force microscope (AFM) tips. The mechanical and vibrational characteristics of CNTs are introduced to the readers. The effects of main parameters of CNTs, such as dimensions, layer number, and boundary conditions on the performance characteristics are investigated and discussed. It is hoped that this review provides knowledge on the application of CNTs as nanomechanical sensors and computational methods for predicting their properties. Their theoretical studies based on the mechanical properties such as buckling strength and vibration frequency would give a useful reference for designing CNTs as nanomechanical mass sensor and AFM probes.
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spelling doaj.art-2e456b765d4c4981a86d0e363d4557702022-12-22T04:24:41ZengMDPI AGElectronics2079-92922017-08-01635610.3390/electronics6030056electronics6030056Carbon Nanotube-Based Nanomechanical Sensor: Theoretical Analysis of Mechanical and Vibrational PropertiesToshiaki Natsuki0Faculty of Textile Science and Technology, Shinshu University, 3-15-1 Tokida, Ueda-shi 386-8567, JapanThis paper reviews the recent research of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) used as nanomechanical sensing elements based mainly on theoretical models. CNTs have demonstrated considerable potential as nanomechanical mass sensor and atomic force microscope (AFM) tips. The mechanical and vibrational characteristics of CNTs are introduced to the readers. The effects of main parameters of CNTs, such as dimensions, layer number, and boundary conditions on the performance characteristics are investigated and discussed. It is hoped that this review provides knowledge on the application of CNTs as nanomechanical sensors and computational methods for predicting their properties. Their theoretical studies based on the mechanical properties such as buckling strength and vibration frequency would give a useful reference for designing CNTs as nanomechanical mass sensor and AFM probes.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/6/3/56carbon nanotubenanomechanical sensorvibrationbeam theorynonlocal elasticity
spellingShingle Toshiaki Natsuki
Carbon Nanotube-Based Nanomechanical Sensor: Theoretical Analysis of Mechanical and Vibrational Properties
Electronics
carbon nanotube
nanomechanical sensor
vibration
beam theory
nonlocal elasticity
title Carbon Nanotube-Based Nanomechanical Sensor: Theoretical Analysis of Mechanical and Vibrational Properties
title_full Carbon Nanotube-Based Nanomechanical Sensor: Theoretical Analysis of Mechanical and Vibrational Properties
title_fullStr Carbon Nanotube-Based Nanomechanical Sensor: Theoretical Analysis of Mechanical and Vibrational Properties
title_full_unstemmed Carbon Nanotube-Based Nanomechanical Sensor: Theoretical Analysis of Mechanical and Vibrational Properties
title_short Carbon Nanotube-Based Nanomechanical Sensor: Theoretical Analysis of Mechanical and Vibrational Properties
title_sort carbon nanotube based nanomechanical sensor theoretical analysis of mechanical and vibrational properties
topic carbon nanotube
nanomechanical sensor
vibration
beam theory
nonlocal elasticity
url https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/6/3/56
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