Super-stretchable spring-like carbon nanotube ropes

Adv Mater. 2012 Jun 5;24(21):2896-900. doi: 10.1002/adma.201200576. Epub 2012 Apr 27.

Abstract

Spring-like carbon nanotube ropes consisting of perfectly arranged loops are fabricated by spinning single-walled nanotube films, and can sustain tensile strains as high as 285%.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Electric Conductivity
  • Nanotubes, Carbon / chemistry*
  • Tensile Strength

Substances

  • Nanotubes, Carbon