QCM Measurements of RH with Nanostructured Carbon-Based Materials: Part 1—Theory and Model

In this series of two papers, the humidity sensing a carbon nanotube’s (CNTs) network-based material is studied through quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) sensors. To aim, quartzes functionalized with different amounts were realized, exposed to levels, and characterized. first paper, theoretical framework presented, whereas second one presents experimental study. This paper discusses at water adsorption desorption on single-wall nanotube (SWCNT) networks, subsequently deeply investigates behavior QCM-based measurements. Numerical simulations based equivalent electrical model used for predicting vibrational QCMs when accounting effect mechanisms: chemisorption, physisorption, capillary condensation.