Marshal Emu
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Research Interests
Marshal Emu has a total of 5 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Daniel C. Odiyi
Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, College of Science and Engineering, University of Derby, Derby DE22 1GB, UK
1 shared publication - Fiyinfoluwa Akinbami
Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, College of Science and Engineering, University of Derby, Derby DE22 1GB, UK
1 shared publication - Mahmoud Shafik
BEng. (Hons) MSc. MPhil. PhD. CEng. FHEA MIET MASME, University of Derby
1 shared publication - Oliver Ozioko
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department, University of Derby, England, United Kingdom
1 shared publication - Uchenna Diala
School of Engineering, University of Derby, Derby, UK
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
Capacitive Sensors Based on Recycled Carbon Fibre (rCF) Composites
Recycled carbon fibre (rCF) composites are increasingly being explored for applications such as strain sensing, manufacturing of automobile parts, assistive technologies, and structural health monitoring due to their properties and economic and environmental benefits. The high conductivity of carbon and its wide application for sensing makes rCF very attractive for integrating sensing into passive structures. In this paper, capacitive sensors have been fabricated using rCF composites of varying compositions. First, we investigated the suitability of recycled carbon fibre polymer composites for different sensing applications. As a proof of concept, we fabricated five touch/proximity sensors and three soil moisture sensors, using recycled carbon fibre composites and their performances compared. The soil moisture sensors were realised using rCF as electrodes. This makes them corrosion-resistant and more environmental-friendly, compared to conventional soil moisture sensors realised using metallic electrodes. The results of the touch/proximity sensing show an average change in capacitance (ΔC/C~34) for 20 mm and (ΔC/C~5) for 100 mm, distances of a hand from the active sensing region. The results of the soil moisture sensors show a stable and repeatable response, with a high sensitivity of ~116 pF/mL of water in the linear region. These results demonstrate their respective potential for touch/proximity sensing, as well as smart and sustainable agriculture.
Open AccessCapacitive Sensors Based on Recycled Carbon Fibre (rCF) Composites
Recycled carbon fibre (rCF) composites are increasingly being explored for applications such as strain sensing, manufacturing of automobile parts, assistive technologies, and structural health monitoring due to their properties and economic and environmental benefits. The high conductivity of carbon and its wide application for sensing makes rCF very attractive for integrating sensing into passive structures. In this paper, capacitive sensors have been fabricated using rCF composites of varying compositions. First, we investigated the suitability of recycled carbon fibre polymer composites for different sensing applications. As a proof of concept, we fabricated five touch/proximity sensors and three soil moisture sensors, using recycled carbon fibre composites and their performances compared. The soil moisture sensors were realised using rCF as electrodes. This makes them corrosion-resistant and more environmental-friendly, compared to conventional soil moisture sensors realised using metallic electrodes. The results of the touch/proximity sensing show an average change in capacitance (ΔC/C~34) for 20 mm and (ΔC/C~5) for 100 mm, distances of a hand from the active sensing region. The results of the soil moisture sensors show a stable and repeatable response, with a high sensitivity of ~116 pF/mL of water in the linear region. These results demonstrate their respective potential for touch/proximity sensing, as well as smart and sustainable agriculture.