Temperature and strain monitor of COPV by buckypaper and MXene sensor combined flexible printed circuit

Pressure vessels are always under different hazards such as leaking, fracturing, and unknown deformation. In this work, the novel micro-nano sensors were introduced based on flexible printed circuit (FPC). The temperature cycling and hydraulic pressure cycling experiments were carried out. This kind of combined sensor can be embedded and arranged between inner tank and fiber layer without any defect. The experimental results show the new sensor can detect not only thermal strain, but also elastic deformation and plastic deformation caused by pressure. Also can reflect the yield limit of COPV, which can ensure the safety of manufacture. (c) 2021 Hydrogen Energy Publications LLC. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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In this study, a novel micro-nano sensor based on flexible printed circuit (FPC) was introduced to detect various hazards of pressure vessels. The experimental results demonstrate that this sensor can accurately detect thermal strain, elastic deformation, plastic deformation, and reflect the yield limit of the pressure vessel.