Synthesis and Characterizations of ZnO Nanoparticles for Application in Electromagnetic Detectors

Mohd Zaid, Hasnah and Yahya, Noorhana and Akhtar, Majid Niaz and Ahmad Sallehim, Ahmad Badruzzaman (2011) Synthesis and Characterizations of ZnO Nanoparticles for Application in Electromagnetic Detectors. In: 6th International Conference on Diffusion in Solids and Liquids (DSL2010), 5-7 July 2010, Paris, France.

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Abstract

Electromagnetic (EM) waves are able to distinguish between water and hydrocarbon due to their high difference in resistivity value. The method that uses EM technology to explore hydrocarbon is called Seabed Logging (SBL). Due to high demand of hydrocarbon, improvement of this technology is needed. The paper consists of modelling of the prototype of EM transmitter and receiver for hydrocarbon exploration. EM transmitter consists of Carbon Nanotubes (CNT), aluminium wire with magnetic feeder in toroidal shape. ZnO-CNTs-PVDF composites are used for EM detection. The XRD analysis showed a clear diffraction peak of [101] plane at 36 of the 2. Raman spectra were obtained for ZnO synthesised at 200C and 300C temperatures. The initial permeability, Q-factor and relative loss factor were measured using vector network analyser. Results show high value of Q-factor (~43) of the ZnO-CNTs at frequency between 20-30 MHz. The nanoparticles also show low relative loss factor for frequencies above 10 MHz. The grain size, morphology and shape of the particles were characterized using FESEM and revealed rod-like structures. The CNT dipole transmitter system using improved CNT dipole antenna and CNT-ZnO detector record an enhancement of 192% and can be used for hydrocarbon detection.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects: Q Science > QC Physics
Departments / MOR / COE: Departments > Fundamental & Applied Sciences
Depositing User: Dr Hasnah Mohd Zaid
Date Deposited: 18 Mar 2011 08:22
Last Modified: 19 Jan 2017 08:23
URI: http://scholars.utp.edu.my/id/eprint/4727

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