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Electromechanical Properties and Sensing

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Electrical Properties of Graphite Nanoparticles in Silicone

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This chapter is an investigation of the electromechanical properties of the GSC with a view to potential devices and applications. We explore the room temperature conduction processes under bending and differential pressure; gaining an insight into the transient piezoresistive response and opening up avenues for potential further work.

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Littlejohn, S.D. (2014). Electromechanical Properties and Sensing. In: Electrical Properties of Graphite Nanoparticles in Silicone. Springer Theses. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-00741-0_5

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