Conductive polymer composites(CPCs)are widely used in the flexible strain sensors due to their simple fabrication process and controllable sensing properties.However,temperature has a significance impact on the strain...Conductive polymer composites(CPCs)are widely used in the flexible strain sensors due to their simple fabrication process and controllable sensing properties.However,temperature has a significance impact on the strain sensing performance of CPCs.In this paper,the strain sensing characteristics of MWCNTs/PDMS composites under temperature loading were systematically studied.It was found that the sensitivity decreased with the increase of temperature and the phenomenon of shoulder peak also decreased.Based on the theory of polymer mechanics,it was found that temperature could affect the conductive network by changing the motion degree of PDMS molecular chain,resulting in the change of sensing characteristics.Finally,a mathematical model of the resistance against loading condition(strain and temperature),associated with the force−electrical equivalent relationship of composites,was established to discuss the experimental results as well as the sensing mechanism.The results presented in this paper was believed helpful for the further application of strain sensors in different temperature conditions.展开更多
In this article, we considers the thermodynamics analysis of creeping viscous nanofluid flow in a horizontal ciliated tube under the effects of a uniform magnetic field and porous medium. Moreover, energy analysis is ...In this article, we considers the thermodynamics analysis of creeping viscous nanofluid flow in a horizontal ciliated tube under the effects of a uniform magnetic field and porous medium. Moreover, energy analysis is performed in the presence of an internal heat source and thermal radiation phenomena. The thermal conductivity of base fluid water is strengthened by considering the carbon nanotubes (CNTs). Mathematical formulation operated, results in a set of non-linear coupled partial differential equations. The governed differential system is transformed into an ordinary differential system by considering suitable similarity variables. Exact solutions in the closed form are computed for the temperature, momentum and pressure gradient profiles. In this study, special attention is devoted to the electrical conductivity of the CNTs. Streamlines patterns are also discussed to witness the flow lines for different parameters. Thermodynamics analysis shows that entropy of the current flow system is an increasing function of Brinkmann number, magnetic parameter, nanoparticle concentration parameter and Darcy number.展开更多
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文摘Conductive polymer composites(CPCs)are widely used in the flexible strain sensors due to their simple fabrication process and controllable sensing properties.However,temperature has a significance impact on the strain sensing performance of CPCs.In this paper,the strain sensing characteristics of MWCNTs/PDMS composites under temperature loading were systematically studied.It was found that the sensitivity decreased with the increase of temperature and the phenomenon of shoulder peak also decreased.Based on the theory of polymer mechanics,it was found that temperature could affect the conductive network by changing the motion degree of PDMS molecular chain,resulting in the change of sensing characteristics.Finally,a mathematical model of the resistance against loading condition(strain and temperature),associated with the force−electrical equivalent relationship of composites,was established to discuss the experimental results as well as the sensing mechanism.The results presented in this paper was believed helpful for the further application of strain sensors in different temperature conditions.
文摘In this article, we considers the thermodynamics analysis of creeping viscous nanofluid flow in a horizontal ciliated tube under the effects of a uniform magnetic field and porous medium. Moreover, energy analysis is performed in the presence of an internal heat source and thermal radiation phenomena. The thermal conductivity of base fluid water is strengthened by considering the carbon nanotubes (CNTs). Mathematical formulation operated, results in a set of non-linear coupled partial differential equations. The governed differential system is transformed into an ordinary differential system by considering suitable similarity variables. Exact solutions in the closed form are computed for the temperature, momentum and pressure gradient profiles. In this study, special attention is devoted to the electrical conductivity of the CNTs. Streamlines patterns are also discussed to witness the flow lines for different parameters. Thermodynamics analysis shows that entropy of the current flow system is an increasing function of Brinkmann number, magnetic parameter, nanoparticle concentration parameter and Darcy number.
