Browsing by Subject "Carbon nanotubes"
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A comparative variability analysis for CMOS and CNFET 6T SRAM cells
(2011)
Conference report
Restricted access - publisher's policyStatistical device variability may be a limiting factor for further miniaturizing nodes in silicon bulk CMOS technology. On the other hand, in novel technologies such as Carbon Nanotubes Field Effect Transistors (CNFETs), ... -
A finite deformation membrane based on inter-atomic potentials for the transverse mechanics of nanotubes
(2003-03)
Article
Open AccessA finite deformation hyper-elastic membrane theory based on inter-atomic potentials for crystalline films composed of a single atomic layer is developed. For this purpose, an extension of the standard Born rule that exploits ... -
Application of multiwall carbon nanotubes to increase the wear resistance of electrical contacts
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya / Universität Saarlandes, 2013)
Bachelor thesis
Restricted access - author's decision
Covenantee: Universität des SaarlandesPresent thesis, is an interdisciplinary project intended to develop an easy applicable, wear durable and electrical contact enhancer for electrical connectors. Employing an already extensively explored carbon nanotubes ... -
Assessment of CNT-doping and hot-wet storage aging effects on Mode I, II and I/II interlaminar fracture toughness of a UD Graphite/Epoxy material system
(Elsevier, 2020-02-01)
Article
Open AccessThe interlaminar fracture toughness of two unidirectional Graphite/Epoxy composite material systems has been experimentally assessed. The systems studied were prepreg composite and prepreg composite treated with carbon ... -
Carbon nanotubes as nanocarriers for antimalarial drugs
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-07)
Bachelor thesis
Open Access
Covenantee: Institut de Bioenginyeria de CatalunyaAdvances in nanotechnology have opened up exciting prospects in the field of pharmacology. Most antimalarial drugs contain aromatic rings that make them highly insoluble in the blood circulation in their free form. This ... -
Composites based on epoxy resins and poly(3-thiophene methyl acetate) nanoparticles: mechanical and electrical properties
(2014-09-18)
Article
Open AccessConducting polymer nanocomposites (CPnC) have been prepared by loading different concentrations of poly(3-thiophene methyl acetate) (P3TMA) nanoparticles to an epoxy network. Therefore, the typical limitations of CPs ... -
Continuum mechanics modeling and simulation of carbon nanotubes
(2005-12)
Article
Open AccessThe understanding of the mechanics of atomistic systems greatly benefits from continuum mechanics. One appealing approach aims at deductively constructing continuum theories starting from models of the interatomic interactions. ... -
Design of a smart lime mortar with conductive micro and nano fillers for structural health monitoring
(2023-02)
Article
Open AccessStructural health monitoring is an essential tool for assessing the performance of buildings and infrastructure, especially after critical events or the application of structural interventions. When dealing with architectural ... -
Design of a space elevator as an alternative transport to space
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2021-07-13)
Bachelor thesis
Open AccessLa idea del ascensor espacial ha existido durante más de un siglo cuando Konstantin Tsiolkovsky inventó el concepto por primera vez en 1895. Sin embargo, el concepto solo se encuentra en el ámbito de la ciencia ficción, ... -
Diverse corrugation pattern in radially shrinking carbon nanotubes
(2010)
Article
Open AccessStable cross sections of multiwalled carbon nanotubes subjected to electron-beam irradiation are investigated in the realm of the continuum mechanics approximation. The self-healing nature of sp2 graphitic sheets implies ... -
Effect of graphene oxide and carbon nanotubes on electrodeposition of polypyrrole films
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2022-06-16)
Conference lecture
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Effects of carbon nanotubes/graphene nanoplatelets hybrid systems on the structure and properties of polyetherimide-based foams
(2018-03-21)
Article
Open AccessFoams based on polyetherimide (PEI) with carbon nanotubes (CNT) and PEI with graphene nanoplatelets (GnP) combined with CNT were prepared by water vapor induced phase separation. Prior to foaming, variable amounts of only ... -
EFFECTS OF IMPERFECTIONS ON THE ELASTIC PROPERTIES OF CARBON NANOTUBES
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2009-09-29)
Master thesis
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Electromechanical testing of smart lime mortars for structural health monitoring
(2022)
Conference report
Open AccessMasonry structures are characterised by low tensile strength and limited ductility. Excessive static or high-cyclic loading or seismic excitation can lead to large localised strains and cracking. It is therefore essential ... -
Fabrication of CNT Double Quantum Dot with integrated Charge Sensor
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2024-09-05)
Master thesis
Open AccessNanomechanical systems have the potential to act as versatile platforms for the study of quantum phenomena. In this thesis the fabrication and application of a carbon nanotube (CNT) based charge sensor coupled to a double ... -
Fabrication of thin-film nanocomposite nanofiltration membranes incorporated with aromatic amine-functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes. Rejection performance of inorganic pollutants from groundwater with improved acid and chlorine resistance
(2019-01-01)
Article
Open AccessA thin-film nanocomposite nanofiltration (TFN-NF) membrane was fabricated through blending a novel aromatic amine-functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes (AAF-MWCNTs) and an aliphatic amine-functionalized multiwalled ... -
Improving immunosensor performance through oriented immobilization of antibodies on carbon nanotube composite surfaces
(2013-05-05)
Article
Restricted access - publisher's policyWe report the straightforward oriented covalent attachment of antibodies (Abs) on the surface of carboxylated multiwalled carbon nanotube-polystyrene (MWCNT-PS) materials. The combination of this composite material, applied ... -
Manufacturing and characterization of printed strain gauges based on carbon nanotubes
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2010-05-01)
Master thesis
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Mass sensing for the advanced fabrication of nanomechanical resonators
(ACS, 2019-09-03)
Article
Open AccessWe report on a nanomechanical engineering method to monitor matter growth in real time via e-beam electromechanical coupling. This method relies on the exceptional mass sensing capabilities of nanomechanical resonators. ... -
Modelling viscoelastic behaviour of carbón nanotube-reinforced thermo-plastics
(Asociación Argentina de Mecánica Computacional, 2012)
Conference report
Open AccessCarbon nanotubes (CNTs), since their discovery by Lijima (S. Lijima, Nature, 354:56-58 (1991)), are considered a new generation of reinforcement. Their "nano" size structure makes them potentially free of defects, which ...
