{"id":61407,"date":"2016-07-19T16:56:00","date_gmt":"2016-07-19T20:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/?migration=converted-node-387602"},"modified":"2023-07-26T12:19:29","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T16:19:29","slug":"zno-piezoelectric-nanowires-for-use-in-a-self-powered-structural-health-monitoring-device-for-fiber-reinforced-composites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/directorates\/stmd\/space-tech-research-grants\/zno-piezoelectric-nanowires-for-use-in-a-self-powered-structural-health-monitoring-device-for-fiber-reinforced-composites\/","title":{"rendered":"ZnO Piezoelectric Nanowires for Use in a Self-Powered Structural Health Monitoring Device for Fiber-Reinforced Composites"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>LoriAnne Groo<\/strong><br>\n<em>University of Michigan<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"hds-media hds-module wp-block-image\"><div class=\"margin-left-auto margin-right-auto nasa-block-align-inline\"><div class=\"hds-media-wrapper margin-left-auto margin-right-auto\"><figure class=\"hds-media-inner hds-cover-wrapper hds-media-ratio-none \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/groo_lorianne_0.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"756\" height=\"1008\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/groo_lorianne_0.jpg?w=756\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048\" alt=\"LoriAnne Groo\" style=\"transform: scale(1); transform-origin: 50% 50%; object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\" block_context=\"nasa-block\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/groo_lorianne_0.jpg 756w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/groo_lorianne_0.jpg?resize=225,300 225w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/groo_lorianne_0.jpg?resize=300,400 300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/groo_lorianne_0.jpg?resize=450,600 450w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/groo_lorianne_0.jpg?resize=675,900 675w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\" loading=\"eager\" \/><\/a><\/figure><figcaption class=\"hds-caption padding-y-2\"><div class=\"hds-caption-text p-sm margin-0\">LoriAnne Groo<\/div><\/figcaption><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The goal of this proposed research is to develop a new self-powered structural health monitoring (SHM) system for fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites by using piezoelectric zinc oxide (ZnO) nanowires grown directly into the composite. This new SHM system can increase the safety and reliability of existing aerospace structures, reduce current maintenance costs, and improve several material properties of composites used in aerospace structures. Specifically, the proposed work will (1) investigate multiple methods of growing ZnO nanowires in FRP composites on a large scale, (2) quantify the power generation of the ZnO nanowires in FRP composite samples for use in energy harvesting (EH), and (3) determine the accuracy of the piezoelectric ZnO nanowires in detecting the location and extent of damage for SHM in FRP composites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This work is relevant due to its broad application in aerospace structures. FRP composites are increasing in use in the aeronautical and aerospace industries due to their high strength-to-weight ratio, but they are subject to damage. Because of this risk, attention has been given to SHM which uses piezoelectric materials to obtain real-time information regarding the overall damage condition of a structure. The sensors or systems of sensors used in SHM require a power source which may be difficult to provide, replace, or dispose of which further motivates EH, or the harvesting and application of power generated by piezoelectric materials during the ambient vibrations of a structure. The proposed research combines the preliminary research and technology developed into a comprehensive self-powered SHM system using piezoelectric nanowires for application in aerospace structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To accomplish the stated objectives, a series of tasks are proposed. The first task is to build upon and improve existing techniques for growing ZnO nanowires on test coupons to facilitate application on larger samples. This will be done by investigating the use of an atomizer to create a fine mist for deposition of an initial layer of amorphous ZnO for seeding. The ZnO nanowires will then be grown using a low temperature hydrothermal synthesis technique, and the multi-layer carbon fiber reinforced composites will be fabricated using a hand-layup system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second task is to quantify the amount of power generated by the larger scale piezoelectric ZnO samples and implement techniques to increase the strain of the sample thus increasing power generation. The multi-layer composites will be placed in a cantilever configuration and excited at their first natural frequency with a range of applied impedance loads. Ohm\u2019s Law will then be used to calculate the power generated. Increasing the size of the sample, adding tip mass, and increasing the base excitation rate will all be investigated in order to increase the power generated by the piezoelectric nanowires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The third task is to determine and analyze the use of the ZnO samples in impedance testing for SHM by applying a range of high frequency vibrations and using an impedance analyzer. A controlled amount of damage will be applied to the samples varying in extent and location and the corresponding impedance data from the analyzer will be evaluated in order to determine damage correlation. Due to the electromechanical coupling of the nanowires, change in the mechanical impedance (i.e. damage) of the structure will correlate with change in the electrical impedance of the signal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fourth task will then be the analysis of ZnO samples in SHM using the guided wave method. Using the piezoelectric nanowires simultaneously as sensors and actuators, an electrical signal can be both sent and received by an organized array of nanowires. Any reflection or alteration of the sensed signal will indicate an interaction with damage in the structure. A combination of both the impedance and guided wave methods will then be reviewed for an accurate and effective SHM system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/directorates\/spacetech\/strg\/nstrf-2016\"><strong>Back to NSTRF 2016 Full List<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LoriAnne Groo University of Michigan The goal of this proposed research is to develop a new self-powered structural health monitoring (SHM) system for fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites by using piezoelectric zinc oxide (ZnO) nanowires grown directly into the composite. This new SHM system can increase the safety and reliability of existing aerospace structures, reduce current […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":66,"featured_media":63422,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nasa_hds_core_meta_l10n":"en-US","nasa_hds_core_meta_article_editor":"","nasa_hds_core_meta_article_contacts":[],"nasa_hds_core_meta_article_topic":"","nasa_hds_core_meta_linked_locations":[],"nasa_hds_core_meta_article_related_articles":[],"hds_migrate_meta_pr_release_id":"","hds_migrate_meta_pr_release_type":"","nasa_hds_core_meta_location_x":"","nasa_hds_core_meta_location_y":"","nasa_hds_core_meta_gallery_images":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[3337],"news-tags":[],"internal-terms":[9529,12750],"coauthors":[],"parsely":{"version":"1.1.0","meta":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"ZnO Piezoelectric Nanowires for Use in a Self-Powered Structural Health Monitoring Device for Fiber-Reinforced Composites","url":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/directorates\/stmd\/space-tech-research-grants\/zno-piezoelectric-nanowires-for-use-in-a-self-powered-structural-health-monitoring-device-for-fiber-reinforced-composites\/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/directorates\/stmd\/space-tech-research-grants\/zno-piezoelectric-nanowires-for-use-in-a-self-powered-structural-health-monitoring-device-for-fiber-reinforced-composites\/"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/groo_lorianne_0.jpg?w=150&h=150&crop=1","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/groo_lorianne_0.jpg"},"articleSection":"NASA Directorates","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Loura Hall"}],"creator":["Loura Hall"],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"NASA","logo":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/themes\/nasa\/assets\/images\/nasa-logo.svg"},"keywords":["NASA Directorates","Space Technology Mission Directorate","Space Technology Research Grants"],"dateCreated":"2016-07-19T20:56:00Z","datePublished":"2016-07-19T20:56:00Z","dateModified":"2023-07-26T16:19:29Z"},"rendered":"<meta name=\"parsely-title\" content=\"ZnO Piezoelectric Nanowires for Use in a Self-Powered Structural Health Monitoring Device for Fiber-Reinforced Composites\" \/>\n<meta name=\"parsely-link\" content=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/directorates\/stmd\/space-tech-research-grants\/zno-piezoelectric-nanowires-for-use-in-a-self-powered-structural-health-monitoring-device-for-fiber-reinforced-composites\/\" \/>\n<meta name=\"parsely-type\" content=\"post\" \/>\n<meta name=\"parsely-image-url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/groo_lorianne_0.jpg?w=150&h=150&crop=1\" \/>\n<meta name=\"parsely-pub-date\" content=\"2016-07-19T20:56:00Z\" \/>\n<meta name=\"parsely-section\" content=\"NASA Directorates\" \/>\n<meta name=\"parsely-tags\" content=\"NASA Directorates,Space Technology Mission Directorate,Space Technology Research Grants\" \/>\n<meta name=\"parsely-author\" content=\"Loura Hall\" \/>","tracker_url":"https:\/\/cdn.parsely.com\/keys\/nasa.gov\/p.js"},"read_time":4,"time_ago":"8 years","featured_image":{"id":63422,"file":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/groo_lorianne_0.jpg","title":"groo_lorianne_0","alt":"LoriAnne Groo","caption":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61407"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/66"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61407"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61407\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":463555,"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61407\/revisions\/463555"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/63422"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61407"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61407"},{"taxonomy":"news-tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news-tags?post=61407"},{"taxonomy":"internal-terms","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal-terms?post=61407"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=61407"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}