1. 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
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

2. 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

3. Final Product Battery connected to primary coil
LED connected to secondary coil
CNT threads will replace coils
Source: Energy Efficiency
Transformer

4. 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!

5. 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.