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Two-Dimensional Carbon Nanotube Networks: A Transparent Electronic Material

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 February 2011

George Gruner
George Gruner*
Affiliation:
ggruner@ucla.edu, UCLA, Physics & Astronomy, 475 PORTOLA PLAZA 1-129 KNUDSEN HALL,, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, 90095-1547, United States, 310-8258782, 310-825-5734
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Abstract

The random, two-dimensional network formed of electrically conducting nanoscale wires, called carbon nanotubes, is a transparent electronic material that can be fabricated using room-temperature printing or spraying technologies. Depending on the network density, networks with both metallic- and semiconducting-like attributes can be fabricated. Both display high conductivity, high carrier mobility and optical transparency. The networks also have high mechanical flexibility, robustness and environmental resistance. Application opportunities range from lightweight, transparent conducting films, to electrically conducting fabrics, to active electronic devices and sensors.

Keywords

electronic materialoptical propertiesoptoelectronic
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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 905: Symposium DD – Materials for Transparent Electronics , 2005 , 0905-DD06-05
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2006

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