Detecting Changes in Pressure Using a Graphene Field Effect Transistor

Graphene is a single, atomic layer, hexagonal lattice with useful electrical properties. Discovered as a stable isolated sheet in the early 2000s, graphene field effect transistors (GFET) are an effective way to detect small changes in electrical activity. When an electrolytic fluid is placed on a GFET, a double layer capacitor can develop at the interface between the fluid and graphene. Surprisingly, this interface is sensitive to barometric pressure, making GFETs a viable device for measuring pressure changes. In this work we built a pressure vessel and placed GFETs inside to test the performance limits of graphene based on its environment