Nano Optoelectronic Sensors and Devices

Chapter 3. Design and Generation of Dielectrophoretic Forces for Manipulating Carbon Nanotubes

Uchechukwu C. Wejinya*, Ning Xi^† and King Wai Chiu Lai^†

^*Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Arkansas, Arkansas

^†Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Michigan State University, Michigan

Chapter Outline

3.1 Overview 29

3.2 Dielectrophoretic Force Modeling 30

3.2.1 Modeling of Electrorotation for Nanomanipulation 34

3.2.2 Dynamic Modeling of Rotational Motion of Carbon Nanotubes for Intelligent Manufacturing of CNT-Based Devices 35

3.2.3 Dynamic Effect of Fluid Medium on Nano Particles by Dielectrophoresis 36

3.3 Theory for Microelectrode and Electric Field Design for Carbon Nanotube Applications 37

3.3.1 Microelectrode Design 37

3.3.2 ...