Development of CNT-PDMS optoacoustic transmitters by using a localized photothermal curing process

Sang Pil Gyu, Geon Wook Yoo, L. Jay Guo, Hyoung Won Baac

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Abstract

We propose a new approach called localized photothermal curing (LPC) to fabricate carbon nanotube (CNT)-polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) composite transmitters for optoacoustic generation of high-frequency, high-amplitude ultrasound. The LPC uses nanosecond-pulsed laser irradiation to cure prepolymer liquid surrounding CNT strands in a composite form. These transmitters can produce peak pressure amplitudes 20-fold higher than a Cr reference film. We expect that the process allows great flexibility in design and fabrication of ultrasound transmitters in terms of shape and dimension.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS 2016
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
ISBN (Electronic)9781467398978
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Nov 2016
Event2016 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS 2016 - Tours, France
Duration: 18 Sep 201621 Sep 2016

Publication series

NameIEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS
Volume2016-November
ISSN (Print)1948-5719
ISSN (Electronic)1948-5727

Conference

Conference2016 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS 2016
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityTours
Period18/09/1621/09/16

Keywords

  • CNT-PDMS
  • Localized photothermal curing
  • Optoacoustic transmitters

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