3D Carbon Nanotube Networks as Mechanical, Electrical and Photovoltaic Transducer and Superhydrophobic Filter

Abstract

This team synthesized 3d-networks of curved and interconnected carbon nanotube structures by addition of sulfur during synthesis, and this material was subjected to assessment of its elasticity, oleophilic/toxic agent absorption, and hydrophobicity. The production process seems to introduce a marked variability in the CNT diameter, which creates a porous network, the physical structure of which lends itself to lipophilic and hydrophobic properties. Additionally, a cut piece of the sample was evaluated for photoelectric conversion and as a working electrode in a standard electrochemical cell, showing good properties for both applications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2015
Accession Number
ADA621229

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  • Maurizio De Crescenzi

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Carbon Fibers
  • Carbon Nanotubes
  • Cells
  • Chemical Vapor Deposition
  • Combustion
  • Elastic Properties
  • Electrochemical Cells
  • Electron Microscopy
  • Fullerenes
  • Hydrophobic Properties
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Quantum Efficiency
  • Three Dimensional

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  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Systems Analysis and Design