Development and Comparative Analysis of MWCNT-Polymer Composites for Bioelectronics Application

Abstract:

The development of biosensors is essential while determining the inside body assaying and assessing implants in-vivo applications. Researchers are doing remarkable studies in certain areas, but output for receiving, adaptability and circulation of nutrients are also essential. For examining the similar functionality, multi-walled carbon nanotube epoxy-composite with varying filler percentages is examined and compared using electromechanical and morphological assessment. Mechanical investigations like tensile and flexural tests were performed in addition to the hardness of specimens. The DC conductivity test is performed to determine the charge conductivity along with NMR for measuring the signal responses. The surface characterization is performed to determine the morphological properties of specimens. It is observed that the mechanical properties increased and decreased after exceeding the filler composition to addition to 2% of total weight. In comparison, the conductivity and magnetic resonance enhance to a further extent showing proportional to addition of nanofillers, thus making them potential applications for flexible organic bioelectronics products.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 1085)
• Pages: 67-76
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-c96j7e
• Online since: April 2023
• Authors: Toshit Jain, Jinesh Kumar Jain*, Daleel Saad Abdul-Zahra
• Keywords: DC Conductivity, Epoxy Composite, Mechanical Investigation, MWCNT, NMR

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