Carbon Nanotube Fibers: Challenges and Opportunities
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چکیده
The superb mechanical and physical properties of individual carbon nanotubes (CNTs) provide the impetus for researchers in developing highperformance continuous fibers based upon CNTs [1]. The highest specific strength and stiffness reported for CNT fibers are, respectively, 5.3 times that of the strongest commercial fiber (T1000), and 4.3 times that of the stiffest commercial fiber (M70J) [2]. These findings demonstrate the potential for CNT fibers to be used as reinforcements in multifunctional composites. In this paper, we assess the recent advances in CNT-based continuous fibers. The review is conducted in terms of their fabrication methods as well as characterization and modeling of mechanical and physical properties. The challenges and opportunities in CNT fiber research will be evaluated.
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