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Carbon Nanotube and Nanoparticle Materials for Electromagnetics Applications

Ruff, Bradley M
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1367925618

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2013, MS, University of Cincinnati, Engineering and Applied Science: Mechanical Engineering.
The primary goal of this thesis was to do preliminary investigation into a variety of promising ideas that could lead to the development of Carbon Nanotube (CNT) and nanoparticle materials that would have applications in electromagnetic devices and motors. Recommendations on which ideas should be investigated further are made based on the qualitative and quantitative results. The use of electrostatic charge can be used to control the diameter and spacing or Fe/Co catalyst particles. This could be used to help in the consistent production of spinnable CNT arrays which rely on a specific structure that involves the consistent spacing of high quality CNTs. These spinnable arrays can then be used to produce CNT fibers. The fiber structures can be modified to a higher density and more consistent diameter using a controlled chemical densification process. These changes in structure are consistent with improved mechanical and electrical properties. In addition, a magnetic polymer nano composite can be made by mixing Iron Oxide nanoparticles into commercial polymer matrixes to provide a ridged or flexible magnetic composite that could possess superparamagnetic properties. These new materials have the potential to change the way that electromagnetic devices and motors are designed. A proposed design is shown that takes advantage of the desired properties of both the CNT thread and magnetic composite materials.
Mark Schulz, Ph.D. (Committee Chair)
Ronald Huston, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
David Mast, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Vesselin Shanov, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
167 p.
Nanotechnology
Carbon Nanotubes; Electric Motors; Chemical Vapor Deposition; Densification; CNT thread;

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  • Ruff, B. M. (2013). Carbon Nanotube and Nanoparticle Materials for Electromagnetics Applications [Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1367925618

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Ruff, Bradley. Carbon Nanotube and Nanoparticle Materials for Electromagnetics Applications. 2013. University of Cincinnati, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1367925618.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Ruff, Bradley. "Carbon Nanotube and Nanoparticle Materials for Electromagnetics Applications." Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1367925618

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