Measurement of thermal conductivity of thin and thick films based on micropipette thermocouple

R. Shrestha, T. Y. Choi, C. S. Han, W. S. Chang, S. Y. Kim

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    Abstract

    This paper describes novel glass micropipette thermal sensor fabricated in a cost-effective manner and thermal conductivity measurement of carbon nanotubes (CNT) thin film using the developed sensor. Various micrometer-sized sensors, which range from 2 μm to 30 μm, were produced and tested. The capability of the sensor in measuring thermal fluctuation at micro level with an accuracy of ±0.01°C is demonstrated. The sensitivity of sensors was recorded from 3.34 to 8.86 μV/°C, which was independent of tip size and dependent on the coating of Nickel. The experimental approach that was used for thermal conductivity measurement of CNT film is relevant to steady-state temperature distribution along the radial direction of the CNT film subject to continuous wave laser irradiation. We have obtained reproducible thermal conductivity data using various micropipette temperature sensors. The average thermal conductivity of the CNT film at room temperature was determined at 73.4 W/m°C.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the 13th InterSociety Conference on Thermal and Thermomechanical Phenomena in Electronic Systems, ITherm 2012
    Pages1052-1058
    Number of pages7
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2012
    Event13th InterSociety Conference on Thermal and Thermomechanical Phenomena in Electronic Systems, ITherm 2012 - San Diego, CA, United States
    Duration: 2012 May 302012 Jun 1

    Publication series

    NameInterSociety Conference on Thermal and Thermomechanical Phenomena in Electronic Systems, ITHERM
    ISSN (Print)1936-3958

    Other

    Other13th InterSociety Conference on Thermal and Thermomechanical Phenomena in Electronic Systems, ITherm 2012
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CitySan Diego, CA
    Period12/5/3012/6/1

    Keywords

    • CNT film
    • micropipette sensor
    • thermal conductivity

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Control and Systems Engineering
    • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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