High-Strength Carbon Nanotube Film from Improving Alignment and Densification
- Wei Xu ,
- Yun Chen ,
- Hang Zhan , and
- Jian Nong Wang
Abstract

A new method is reported for preparing carbon nanotube (CNT) films. This method involves the continuous production of a hollow cylindrical CNT assembly and its condensation on a winding drum. The alignment and densification of CNTs in the film are improved by controlling the winding rate and imposition of mechanical rolling, respectively. The prepared film has a strength of 9.6 GPa, which is well above those for all other man-made films and fibers.
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