Integration of single-walled carbon nanotubes into polymer films by thermo-compression

A. G. Nasibulin (Corresponding Author), A. Ollikainen, A. S. Anisimov, D. P. Brown, P. V. Pikhitsa, S. Holopainen, Jari Penttilä, Panu Helistö, J. Ruokolainen, M. Choi, Esko I. Kauppinen (Corresponding Author)

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    Abstract

    We developed a simple and direct thermo-compression method for integrating single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) mats of adjustable thicknesses, transparency and conductivity into polymer films. Produced SWCNT/polyethylene composite films have exhibited good optical transparency and conductivity as well as high mechanical flexibility. It was found that the electrical conductivity of the SWCNT mats could be significantly improved by ethanol densification. SWCNT/polyethylene thin films demonstrated excellent cold electron field emission properties.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)409-413
    Number of pages5
    JournalChemical Engineering Journal
    Volume136
    Issue number2-3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2008
    MoE publication typeA1 Journal article-refereed

    Keywords

    • Carbon nanotube
    • Conductive
    • Field emission
    • Flexible
    • Polymer
    • Transparent

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