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To satisfy demand, we have developed a graphene Hall sensor that senses magnetic fields by the Hall effect. The sensitivity of a Hall sensor is proportional to the carrier mobility, and graphene has an extremely high carrier mobility compared with conventional materials like Si, GaAs and InSb. ...The sensitivity of a Hall sensor is proportional to the carrier mobility, and graphene has an extremely high carrier mobility compared with conventional materials like Si, GaAs and InSb. ...The sensitivity of a Hall sensor is proportional to the carrier mobility, and graphene has an extremely high carrier mobility compared with conventional materials like Si, GaAs and InSb. Thus, graphene Hall sensors are expected to give high sensitivity that will enable sensing of the Earth’s magnetic field.

All tested cases confirm that graphene layer substantially reduces corrosion rate compared with the samples with no graphene coating. ...Currently, various thin metallic layers such as gold (Au), silver (Ag), or tin (Sn) are plated with a nickel (Ni) layer on copper alloy (Cu) terminals to ensure reliable electrical conduction during service. Graphene due to its excellent chemical stability can serve as a corrosion protective layer and prevent electrochemical oxidation of metallic terminals. ...In this work, effects of thin graphene layers grown by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) on Au and Ag terminals and thin-film devices were investigated.

The homogeneous Cu and oxidized graphene (GO) were detected. The weight percent of carbon (C) and oxygen (O) on the graphene surface was 59.82% and 40.18%, respectively. ...Copper (Cu) tape and graphene filament were employed for the antenna patch component due to their benefits. The comprehensive comparative analysis between a full-wave model and a 3D-printed prototype of the antenna via the CST Microwave Studio program was demonstrated here. ...The GO (011) peak was seen in the XRD spectra of the graphene sheet. The simulation and measurement comparisons are quite satisfactory. The antennas, produced using a conventional 3D printer, will be beneficial for various applications in aeronautics and astronautics.

We have previously shown that plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) of graphene on gold (Au) and silver (Ag) terminals can significantly reduce the insertion force (friction force during the terminal insertion process). ...In this study, reduced graphene oxide was prepared using a low-cost solution process and applied onto metallic terminals. ...The reduced graphene oxide (rGO) suspended in polyalphaolefin (PAO) base oil was coated on Sn terminals via a dip-coating method.

Abstract Using an ultrasonic-assisted stir casting method, a pure aluminum (Al) matrix (99% purity) was mixed with Graphene Nanoplatelets (GNPs) in various proportions ranging from 0.5 wt.% to 2.0 wt.% to create a Metal Matrix Composite. ...The microstructural and mechanical behavior of pure Al-graphene composites were studied experimentally, and it was discovered that Al with 1.0 wt.% graphene composite exhibits improved mechanical properties, with a 38.80% increase in tensile strength and a 56.07% increase in microhardness. ...According to the failure review, uniform graphene scattering in the parent matrix combined with negligible porosity resulted in a substantial improvement in mechanical properties, making it ideal for aerospace applications.

The results show that the SnO2 nanospheres with a diameter of 5.68 nm are embedded in the framework of graphene and activated carbon, the mass ratios of SnO2 to carbon have a significant effect on the properties of the composites.

The carbon atoms recombine into graphene sheets in the hydrogen atmosphere.

In this study, the primary objective is to investigate the effects of Graphene nanoparticles (GNPs) in AA7075 material and the effect of FSP graphene NPs on the forming limit curve of the TWBs through experiments.

Our work intends to conduct experiments on kerosene-graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) nanofluid in a mini channel heat sink (MCHS) in two concentrations of graphene to verify the heat transfer and other hydrothermal phenomena. Many experiments have already been carried out on cooling electronic devices using mini channels along with various water-based nanofluids. ...The experiments with kerosene-GNP nanofluid are conducted in two different weight percentages of graphene, 0.01 and 0.03. The surfactant used for best visual stability is oleylamine, with an optimum mass ratio of 0.6 between it and graphene nanoparticles. ...The surfactant used for best visual stability is oleylamine, with an optimum mass ratio of 0.6 between it and graphene nanoparticles. A Peltier heater is attached to the bottom of the mini channel and provided with three different heat supplies of 8 W, 10 W, and 12 W, respectively, by varying the current and voltage of the direct current (DC) source.

In addition, the nanostructure analysis of primary particles (graphene layer length, tortuosity and separation distance) was also investigated by using high resolution transmission microscopy (HRTEM) and an image analysis algorithm. ...Such primary particles are characterized by short mean graphene layer length (Lmean ≈ 0.5 nm) and an unordered configuration resulting in an increased separation distance (Dmean ≈ 1 nm). ...Conversely, inhomogeneous mixtures result in increased formation of primary particles showing long, extended and more ordered graphene (Lmean ≈ 0.55 nm, Dmean = 0.4 nm), which in turn lead to low soot reactivity (Tmax ≈ 615°C).

In this article, Co9S8 nanoparticles were embedded in reduced graphene oxide (rGO) via a simple anneal approach as high efficient and stable electrodes for SCs. ...The Co9S8 nanoparticles were inserted tightly between the rGO layers due to strong intermolecular forces, preventing the cluster in reduction process of rGO from graphene oxide (GO). The rGO provides the conductive network for Co9S8 and shortens the ion diffusion paths, improving rate performance and enhancing the stability of the electrode material.

High Temperature Graphene-Peek Adhesive Compounding graphene into polymers has the potential to improve various material properties, even at very low concentrations.

Low Power Optical Phase Array Using Graphene on Silicon Photonics Electrostatic doping of 2D materials embedded in waveguides could enable ultrafast devices with unprecedented power.

This paper will also describe emerging materials such as graphene and some of its applications to enhance the performance of current technologies It is easy become enamored with the composite big parts built for trains, planes, automobiles, ships, and wind turbine blades.

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Recently, researchers have demonstrated the ability to produce lightweight, flexible energy storage devices based on nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes and graphene. Due to their low mass, small size, and high energy storage potential, carbon nanomaterial-based energy storage devices are excellent candidates for use in micro vehicle applications.

In this article, the dependence of the soot oxidation rate upon nanostructure, namely the length, separation distance and curvature of the graphene segments is shown. Soots possessing graphitic, fullerenic or amorphous nanostructure are used for this comparison.

The cell is provided with different coatings of carbon, graphene, and silicone, used in turn, to dissipate the heat generated during the operation in natural convection.

. • An overview on the classifications of composites used in aerospace industry, ranging from conventional glass- fiber reinforced composites to advanced graphene nanocomposites. • The recent work on computational material engineering on aerospace composite materials, including fundamental computational frame work and case studies on the modeling of materials and processes