3D-Printed Conformal Thin Film Thermocouple Arrays for Distributed High-Temperature Measurements
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Abstract
Conformal thin film sensing represents a cutting-edge technology capable of precisely measuring complex surface temperature fields under extreme conditions. However, fabricating high-temperature-resistant conformal thin film thermocouple arrays remains challenging. This study reports a method for manufacturing conformal thin film thermocouple arrays on metal spherical surfaces using a printable paste composed of silicates and Ag. Specifically, the use of silicate glass phases enhances the high-temperature performance of the silver printable paste, enabling the silver ink coatings to withstand temperatures up to 947 °C and survive over 25 h at 900 °C. The thermocouples, connected to Pt thin films, exhibited a Seebeck coefficient of approximately 17 μV/°C. As a proof of concept, an array of six Ag/Pt thin film thermocouples was successfully fabricated on a metal spherical surface. Compared to traditional wire-type thermocouples, the conformal thin film thermocouple arrays more accurately reflect temperature variations at different points on a spherical surface. The Ag/Pt conformal thin film thermocouple arrays hold promise for monitoring temperature fields in harsh environments, such as aerospace and nuclear energy applications.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Sensor Technologies Research · Scientific Measurement and Uncertainty Evaluation · Calibration and Measurement Techniques
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Affiliations
Pen-Tung Sah Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, China
Funding
National Key Research and Development Program of China · Major Science and Technology Projects in Fujian Province · Open Project Program of Fujian Key Laboratory of Special Intelligent Equipment Measurement and Control
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