Sensors have tremendous demand in Industry because of their properties like sensitiveness, responsiveness, stability, selectiveness, and cost-effectiveness. Therefore, it is a dire need to develop advanced sensing materials and technologies. With the rapid advancement in micro and nanotechnologies in Micro-electromechanical Systems/ Nano-electromechanical Systems (MEMS/NEMS), more emphasis has to develop micro and nanomechanical resonators, having great interest for engineering fields. When MEMS/NEMS resonators are used for advancement in sensors, then they could perform both detection and sensing. Both BNNT and CNT are the strongest lightweight nanomaterials used for mass sensing applications. BNNT contradict to CNT have nontoxic property towards health and environment because of its structural stability and chemical inertness, which makes it more suitable for biological applications. From various studies, the conclusion comes out that the non-linear dynamic behavior of Boron Nitride Nanotubes-based mass sensors has not yet been explored. It is required strongly to study the non-linear conduct of BNNT for designing a better performing mass sensor.
In the periodic table, it is mentioned that the closer atoms or just intermediate atoms to Carbon are Boron & Nitrogen. Now Scientists also confirmed that Boron & Nitrogen can form a perfect nanotube structure. Boron Nitride Nanotube (BNNT), possesses a similar tubular nanostructure as carbon nanotube (CNT) but it is composed of the B-N atoms hexagonally. BNNT possesses various properties & its properties can show different-different behavior according to the conditions & environment. Here we are discussing the temperature & its effects on the mass sensing capabilities. Along with this, the various configurations of the BNNT’s are also discussed simultaneously. Due to their superior properties & high effectiveness, these are widely used all over the world.
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