Carbon Sheet Solutions

Nature, 20 Jul 2006 by Nicholas A. Kotov Carbon nanotubes have revolutionized materials science, with their combination of exceptional mechanical strength and unique electrical properties. The media has added to the hype, by enthusing over the way this new form of carbon will transform the transport and electronics industries. Yet many problems still need to be solved before carbon nanotubes can be successfully incorporated into composite materials. The three biggest issues are the fact that nanotubes tend to clump together during processing, the difficulty of controlling their diameter and the way the carbon sheet is rolled, and the high cost of their production. Read more