Sponsored ByThe National Science Foundation Grant ID No.: DUE-0756921 Project #6 Surface Modification of Carbon Nanotubes for Property Improvement Sponsored ByThe National Science Foundation Grant ID No.: DUE-0756921 Cuong Diep – pre-junior, Chemical Engineering Milena Fernandez – pre-junior, Computer Engineering College of Engineering and Applied Science; University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati, Ohio Dr. Vesselin Shanov- Chemical and Materials Engineering, CEAS Dr. Noe Alvarez- Chemical and Materials Engineering, CEAS
Goals Objectives To create a transformer using CNT threads Design transformer Modify CNT threads by the processes of doping and coating. Replace Cu wires by CNT threads Using a battery, light up LEDs CNT- Carbon nanotubes Cu- Copper LED- light-emitting diode, used as a light source Transformer- electrical device
Final Product Battery connected to primary coil LED connected to secondary coil CNT threads will replace coils Source: Energy Efficiency Transformer
Tasks Learn how a transformer works Understand properties of CNTs Learn process of doping and coating CNT threads Choose ideal transformer design Wrap CNT threads on transformer Connect battery and LED to CNT threads Light up LED!
Timeline Week 2: Research topic and related material Week 3-6: Attend seminars, run experiments, collect data Week 7-9: Analyze test results, conclude results Week 10-11: Finish up final deliverables: Final PowerPoint Presentation, Final Technical Paper, Final Poster and NSF Summary Report.