Integration of Mechanically Resilient, Alumina-Reinforced Carbon Nanotube Arrays for In-Plane Shock Absorption in Micromechanical Devices

The research team led by Professor Jongbaeg Kim, including co-first authors Research Professor Eunhwan Jo and master's researcher Hojoon Lee, has conducted a study on ceramic-reinforced carbon nanotube-based shock absorbers. The study focuses on the usage in the field of micro/nano electromechanical systems (MEMS/NEMS) and has been approved for publication in an international journal 'Microsystems & Nanoengineering' which has Impact Factor of 8.006, placing it in the top 6.25% in the field of Instrument & Instrumentation.

The researchers integrated vertically aligned nanotube bundles into MEMS to enhance the shock capability of microstructures against impacts. This advancement is particularly significant as it addresses the vulnerability of subminiature devices to impact. This study is collaborated with Harvard Medical School in the United States to strengthen the study's potential impact.

It's worth mentioning that this study received support from the 'Midcareer Research Grant' funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT, leaded by Prof. Jongbaeg Kim as a project investigator.