The Use of Microtube Technology in Smart Devices

Microtubes are very small diameter tubes (in the nanometer and micron range) with very high aspect ratios that can be made from practically any material with any combination of cross-sectional and axial shapes desired. In smart structures, these microscopic tubes can function as sensors and actuator...

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Main Authors: Hoffman, Wesley P, Wapner, Phillip G
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
CAPILLARY TUBES
FLUID FLOW
Fluid Mechanics
FLUIDICS
Fluidics and Fluerics
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Equipment
LIQUIDS
Lubricants and Hydraulic Fluids
MICROCHANNELS
MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS
MICROMACHINING
MICROTUBES
MINIATURIZATION
NANOTECHNOLOGY
SURFACE TENSION
WETTING
WUAFRL2306M1B3
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Summary:Microtubes are very small diameter tubes (in the nanometer and micron range) with very high aspect ratios that can be made from practically any material with any combination of cross-sectional and axial shapes desired. In smart structures, these microscopic tubes can function as sensors and actuators, as well as components of fluidic logic systems. In many technological fields including smart structures, Microtube Technology enables the fabrication of components and devices that have to date been impossible to produce, offers a lower cost route for the fabrication of some current products, and provides the opportunity to miniaturize numerous components and devices that are currently in existence.