Comprehensive optical strain sensing through the use of colloidal quantum dots
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-2-2020
Abstract
The adaptation of colloidal quantum dots loaded within a polymer for use in nondestructive testing can be used as an optical strain gauge due to the nanomaterial’s strain sensing properties. In this paper, we utilized InP/ZnS colloidal quantum dots loaded within a polymer matrix applied onto the surface of a dog-bone foil pre-coated with an epoxy. By employing an empirical formula and a calibration factor, there is a propinquity between both the calculated optical strain and mechanical stress-strain reference data. Fluctuations are observed which may be due to both additional strain responses not seen by the mechanical data and quantum dot blinking. These results and methods show applied use of this novel optical non-destructive testing technique for a variety of structures, especially for structures which operate in harsh environments.
DOI
10.1021/acsami.0c12110
Source Publication
ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces
Recommended Citation
Sherburne, M. D.; Roberts, C. R.; Brewer, J. S.; Weber, T. E.; Laurvick, T. V; Chandrahalim, H. Comprehensive Optical Strain Sensing Through the Use of Colloidal Quantum Dots. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2020, 12 (39), 43341–44382. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.0c12110.
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