State of the Art of Carbon Nanotube Fibers: Opportunities and Challenges
Weibang LuCenter for Composite Materials, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, USA. [email protected]Mei ZuCenter for Composite Materials, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716, USAJoon‐Hyung ByunComposite Materials Group, Korean Institute of Materials Science, Changwon 641773, South KoreaByung‐Sun KimComposite Materials Group, Korean Institute of Materials Science, Changwon 641773, South KoreaTsu−Wei ChouCenter for Composite Materials, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716, USA
2012en
ABI
Abstract
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.
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