AUTHORS: Mark J. Schulz, Guangfeng Hou, Vianessa Ng, M. Rabiee, Marc Cahay, Sumeet Chaudhary, Dustin Lindley, Devika Chauhan, Michael Paine, D. Vijayakumar, Chenhao Xu, Zhangzhang Yin, Kevin Haworth, Yijun Liu, M. Sundaram, Weifeng Li, David Mast, V. N. Shanov

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ABSTRACT: Improved understanding of the science behind the nanotube synthesis process is driving continuous improvement of nanotube based yarn and sheet materials. Nanotube hybrid materials such as nanotubes and metals are being produced or assembled directly from the reactor which opens up a new arena of possibilities for the design of nanostructured materials. The cost of the materials will also be reduced due to higher yield manufacturing. Improved nanotube/hybrid materials are unique compared with many existing materials. Enticed by the potential commercial value of these materials, more industries are now beginning to supplement or replace their incumbent materials such as copper and composites with nanotube hybrid materials that are lighter, tougher, and carry more electrical current. This paper discusses the science and commercialization of nanotubes/hybrid materials along with a range of emerging applications that will benefit from the improved nanotube materials.

KEYWORDS: Carbon nanotube, sheet, yarn, hybrid material, commercialization

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