Publications by authors named "Victor K Samoei"

In this paper, a knittle pressure sensor was designed and fabricated by coating graphene/Polyvinylidene Fluoride nanocomposite on the knitted polyester substrate. The coating was carried out by a dip-coating method in a nanocomposite solution. The microstructure, surface properties and electrical properties of coated layers were investigated.

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In this study, the process for tuning the electrical properties of graphene/polyvinylidene fluoride (Gr/PVDF) nanocomposite films by a thermal annealing process is explored. The surface morphology and microstructure of the nanocomposite were characterized. The effect of temperature on the electrical conductivity was investigated by heating and cooling the sample from the room temperature up to 150 °C.

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A flexible piezoresistive sensor was developed as an accelerometer based on Graphene/PVDF nanocomposite to detect low-frequency and low amplitude vibration of industrial machines, which may be caused due to misalignment, looseness of fasteners, or eccentric rotation. The sensor was structured as a cantilever beam with the proof mass at the free end. The vibration caused the proof mass to accelerate up and down, which was converted into an electrical signal.

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Article Synopsis
  • Researchers are developing flexible and stretchable sensors to replace traditional rigid ones, focusing on a piezoresistive airflow sensor for measuring air speed in pipes.
  • The sensor uses a graphene/polyvinylidene fluoride nanocomposite film on a flexible substrate and shows improved resistance change with higher graphene concentrations, alongside tests for temperature effects and stretchability.
  • Experimental results matched simulations from COMSOL Multiphysics, showing a sensitivity of 1.21% kPa, making the lightweight, flexible sensor suitable for applications in ventilators, HVAC systems, and automotive industries.
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