Broadband dynamic responses of flexible carbon black/poly (vinylidene fluoride) nanocomposites: A sensitivity study

As a highly important indication of sensitivity, sensing precision was characterized in a quantitative manner. Broadband spectrum analysis was conducted as an effective way to examine sensor performance in perceiving minimal disturbances in dynamic strains. Disturbances were generated in two experiments, by introducing local material and geometric variations into the inspected structures, in terms of mass attachment and structural damage. The effectiveness of the nanocomposites in structural damage detection was demonstrated. Moreover, the experimental results indicate the promising potential of nanocomposite-based strain sensors for applications such as advanced bioelectronics, ultrasonic inspection, and in-situ structural health monitoring.