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State of the Art of Carbon Nanotube Fibers: Opportunities and Challenges
Author(s) -
Lu Weibang,
Zu Mei,
Byun JoonHyung,
Kim ByungSun,
Chou TsuWei
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.201104672
Subject(s) - materials science , carbon nanotube , nanotechnology , state (computer science) , composite material , polymer science , computer science , algorithm
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.