Raman spectra of aligned carbon micro-coils and their impedance characteristics under loads
Scanning and transmission electron microscopy were used to characterize the morphology of the carbon microcoils (CMCs). The Raman spectra showed that CMCs had local regular structure as I{sub D}/I{sub G} = 0.841. Then, aligned CMCs/silicone–rubber composites (5 × 5 × 1 mm{sup 3}) were fabricated by coating of silicone rubber on the CMCs. Their alternating current impedance characteristics were measured as a function of applied load and the pressure sensitivity was discussed. The results showed that the impedance decreased as the increasing applied load, and the sample with less CMCs owned high pressure sensitivity, which indicated a novel composite film could act as an alternative of tactile sensor.
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