Synthesis of Multi Wall Carbon Nanotubes based Electronic Sensors for Internet of Things (IoT)

Muhammad Bilal; Shama Parveen

doi:10.61343/jcm.v1i01.10

Authors

Muhammad Bilal Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi-110062, India
Shama Parveen Department of Physics, DPG Degree College, Gurugram, Haryana-122004, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61343/jcm.v1i01.10

Keywords:

Multiwall Carbon nanotubes, Internet of things (IOT), Chemical Vapour Deposition, Scanning Electron Microscope

Abstract

The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to advance devices other than computers that are connected to the Internet and can send and receive information. IoT is a new paradigm that has transformed traditional lifestyles into high-tech ones. It is the notion of a ubiquitous computer environment in which custom-sized electronics are effortlessly implanted into common things. Electronic sensors at the heart of the IoT detect physical/environmental occurrences, translate these measurements into electrical signals, and wirelessly transfer the data for remote computation. Indeed, the 5G communication and cloud computing stimulate the research in applications of carbon nanotubes in electronic devices. CNTs have demonstrated potential applications in electronics, biosensing, artificial intelligence and the Internet of ThingsIn present study, we report the synthesis of Multi Wall Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs) by Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD) at 600C on Zinc Oxide (ZnO) catalyst coated silicon substrate by thermal evaporation technique. As-grown MWCNTs are characterized by Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). High density growth of MWCNTs have been confirmed by SEM image. Catalyst nanoparticles play very important roles in the decomposition of the hydrocarbon source and to provide nucleation site for growth of MWCNTs. High MWCNT density is required for IoT-based sensors with high performance, sensitivity, selectivity, and distant sensing. Because IoT not only provides services but also creates massive amounts of data. Hence, this study would be helpful for the next generation 5G communication and cloud computing stimulate to enhance living style.

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