Flexible Sensors for Acoustic Applications Based on MWCNTs Decorated with ZnO Nanoparticles

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Abstract

This work demonstrates novel flexible sensors for acoustic applications. The sensors have been fabricated using zinc oxide (ZnO) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) composite. These nanocomposites exhibit excellent piezoelectric properties, making them highly responsive to vibrations and acoustic signals. As a proof of concept, the prototypes were tested with various acoustic signals including white noise, click track, and DMTF tone. The experimental data has been studied for the sensor's stability, sensitivity, and repeatability. The sensor produced voltage responses of approximately 2.5 V for white noise and 3.0 V for click track signals, respectively. This facile and low-cost fabrication process can yield mass production of these piezoelectric sensors for acoustic applications.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2025 IEEE Applied Sensing Conference, APSCON 2025
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages119-122
Number of pages4
ISBN (electronic)979-8-3503-7933-4
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2025
Peer-reviewedYes

Conference

Title2025 IEEE International Conference on Applied Sensing
Abbreviated titleAPSCON 2025
Duration20 - 22 January 2025
Website
LocationIIT Hyderabad
CityHyderabad
CountryIndia

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0002-0803-8818/work/193173711
ORCID /0000-0001-7244-3503/work/193177222
ORCID /0000-0003-1200-1775/work/193179686

Keywords

Keywords

  • acoustic applications, flexible sensor, MWCNTs, ZnO nanoparticles