Ultrasonic Spraying of Carbon Nanotubes using NMP

Anthony D. Willey; Josh M. Holt; Brian A. Larsen; Jeffrey L. Blackburn; Richard R. Vanfleet; Robert C. Davis

Ultrasonic Spraying of Carbon Nanotubes using NMP

Anthony D. Willey, Josh M. Holt, Brian A. Larsen, Jeffrey L. Blackburn, Richard R. Vanfleet, Robert C. Davis

Materials Science

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Abstract

We have developed a method for spraying smooth thin films of carbon nanotubes without the aid of surfactants. The nanotubes are suspended in N-methyl Pyrollidone (NMP) and sprayed onto a heated substrate using an ultrasonic spray nozzle that is rastered over the spray area. The resulting nanotube films are washed in NMP or water to remove residual impurities. The film thickness is controlled by the number of rasters, and is measured by atomic force microscopy (AFM). The films are then characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and their conductivity is measured.

Original language	American English
Pages	432-435
Number of pages	4
State	Published - 2012
Event	Nanotechnology 2012: Bio Sensors, Instruments, Medical, Environment and Energy - 2012 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2012 - Santa Clara, CA, United States Duration: 18 Jun 2012 → 21 Jun 2012

Conference

Conference	Nanotechnology 2012: Bio Sensors, Instruments, Medical, Environment and Energy - 2012 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2012
Country/Territory	United States
City	Santa Clara, CA
Period	18/06/12 → 21/06/12

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NREL/CP-5600-56544

Keywords

Nanotubes
NMP
Spraying
Thin films

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2012. 432-435 Paper presented at Nanotechnology 2012: Bio Sensors, Instruments, Medical, Environment and Energy - 2012 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2012, Santa Clara, CA, United States.

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