Hierarchical self-entangled carbon nanotube tube networks.

Schütt, F., Signetti, S., Krüger, H., Röder, S., Smazna, D., Kaps, S., Gorb, S. N., Mishra, Y. K., Pugno, N. M. and Adelung, Rainer (2017) Hierarchical self-entangled carbon nanotube tube networks. Nature Communications, 8 (1). DOI 10.1038/s41467-017-01324-7.

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Abstract

Three-dimensional (3D) assemblies based on carbon nanomaterials still lag behind their individual one-dimensional building blocks in terms of mechanical and electrical properties. Here we demonstrate a simple strategy for the fabrication of an open porous 3D self-organized double-hierarchical carbon nanotube tube structure with properties advantageous to those existing so far. Even though no additional crosslinking exists between the individual nanotubes, a high reinforcement effect in compression and tensile characteristics is achieved by the formation of self-entangled carbon nanotube (CNT) networks in all three dimensions, employing the CNTs in their high tensile properties. Additionally, the tubular structure causes a self-enhancing effect in conductivity when employed in a 3D stretchable conductor, together with a high conductivity at low CNT concentrations. This strategy allows for an easy combination of different kinds of low-dimensional nanomaterials in a tube-shaped 3D structure, enabling the fabrication of multifunctional inorganic-carbon-polymer hybrid 3D materials.

Document Type: Article
Research affiliation: Kiel University > Kiel Marine Science
OceanRep > The Future Ocean - Cluster of Excellence
Kiel University
Refereed: Yes
Open Access Journal?: Yes
Publisher: Nature Research
Date Deposited: 12 Dec 2017 13:37
Last Modified: 06 Feb 2020 09:15
URI: https://oceanrep.geomar.de/id/eprint/40546

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