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Continuous carbon nanotube composite fibers: properties, potential applications, and problems

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posted on 2024-06-03, 23:23 authored by AB Dalton, S Collins, Joselito RazalJoselito Razal, E Munoz, VH Ebron, BG Kim, JN Coleman, JP Ferraris, RH Baughman
Using solution spinning, which involves an intermediate gel-state, we obtained exceptionally strong carbon nanotube fibers that are tougher than either spider silk or any fiber used for mechanical reinforcement. We use these fibers to make 100 micron diameter supercapacitors and electronic textiles. Per weight, the energy needed to break these fibers is about 4 x higher than spider dragline silk and 20 x higher than steel wire. This article describes this advance, comparisons with the prior art, potential applications, and present barriers for large volume applications.

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Journal

Journal of materials chemistry

Volume

14

Pagination

1-3

ISSN

0959-9428

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CN.1 Other journal article

Issue

1

Publisher

Royal Society of Chemistry

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