Using ALD To Bond CNTs to Substrates and Matrices
TBMG-2951
07/01/2008
- Content
Atomic-layer deposition (ALD) has been shown to be effective as a means of coating carbon nanotubes (CNTs) with layers of Al2O3 that form strong bonds between the CNTs and the substrates on which the CNTs are grown. It should also be possible to form strong CNT/ substrate bonds using other coating materials that are amenable to ALD — for example, HfO2, Ti, or Ta. Further, it has been conjectured that bonds between CNTs and matrices in CNT/matrix composite materials could be strengthened by ALD of suitable coating materials on the CNTs.
- Citation
- "Using ALD To Bond CNTs to Substrates and Matrices," Mobility Engineering, July 1, 2008.