Image Analysis of Ultrasound Images Captured by a PVA/CNC/TiO2 Coated Transducer

A curvilinear ultra sound transducer probe is commonly used to scan the abdomen. Various tests are performed on a 128 element color ultra sound transducer probe (Sonoray - DS50PLUS-C352UB) that is compatible with any machine. Many coating processes were addressed, including dip coating to coat the footprint with TiO2 and characterization of the newly coated films is done. Apart from TiO., an appropriate alternate nanomaterial is identified, to be coated across its footprint in order to make the device more cost effective and produce better results. FESEM, EDS, and XRD experiments were performed on the transducer foot print before and after the alternate nanomaterial was coated. Dip coating method is determined to be easier but less effective than doctor blade approach among various coating methods.