State of the art of carbon nanotube fibers: opportunities and challenges

Adv Mater. 2012 Apr 10;24(14):1805-33. doi: 10.1002/adma.201104672. Epub 2012 Mar 21.

Abstract

The superb mechanical and physical properties of individual carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have provided the impetus for researchers in developing high-performance continuous fibers based upon CNTs. The reported high specific strength, specific stiffness and electrical conductivity of CNT fibers demonstrate the potential of their wide application in many fields. In this review paper, we assess the state of the art advances in CNT-based continuous fibers in terms of their fabrication methods, characterization and modeling of mechanical and physical properties, and applications. The opportunities and challenges in CNT fiber research are also discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Electric Conductivity
  • Nanofibers / chemistry
  • Nanotubes, Carbon / chemistry*
  • Nanotubes, Carbon / ultrastructure
  • Polymers / chemistry
  • Surface-Active Agents / chemistry
  • Tensile Strength

Substances

  • Nanotubes, Carbon
  • Polymers
  • Surface-Active Agents