Spinning and Processing Continuous Yarns from 4‐Inch Wafer Scale Super‐Aligned Carbon Nanotube Arrays

Abstract

A flexible and elastic carbon coil (see figure) has been fabricated using a continuous yarn of carbon nanotube arrays. The processed yarn is both elastic and pliable and can be freely manipulated and molded to any desired shape that is retained after heat treatment. Owing to their highly ordered macroscopic structures, the good electrical and thermal conductivity of the nanotube components, and their good mechanical properties, these carbon nanostructures may find extensive use in a wide range of applications. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2089/2006/c2528_s.html or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.