Nanomaterials for new and emerging physical sensing applications: a review of recent developments
– This paper aims to provide details of recently reported work on the use of nanomaterials in sensors for physical variables.
– Following a short introduction, this paper first discusses research involving the use of a range of nanomaterials for strain sensing. It then considers the applications of these materials to sensors for pressure, force, touch and allied variables. It concludes with a brief discussion and 33 references.
– This paper shows that nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes, graphene, metallic nanoparticles and nanowires are being studied extensively in the physical-sensing context. All manner of sensors have been developed, based on a diversity of principles and technologies, and many offer excellent performance and unique capabilities, making them particularly well-suited to emerging applications such as wearable sensing devices.
– This paper provides a detailed and timely review of the rapidly growing body of research into the use of nanomaterials for sensing physical quantities.
Keywords: Carbon nanotubes; Graphene; Nanomaterials; Nanosensor; Sensor; Wearable electronics
Document Type: Research Article
Affiliations: Consultant, 2 Rose Cottages, Okehampton, UK
Publication date: 21 September 2015
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