Polymer-carbon nanotube composite for use as a sensor
US8133465B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2964
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A polymer-carbon nanotube composite film is provided for use as a sensor for detecting chemical vapors. The composite film is formed by coating perpendicularly-aligned carbon nanotubes with a polymer selected from poly(vinyl acetate), poly(isoprene), or blends thereof. The sensor may be formed by attaching at least two electrodes to the polymer-carbon nanotube composite film. The sensor may be used in any applications where the sensor is capable of detecting a change in conductivity in the composite.
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