Free-standing polymer cantilevers and bridges reinforced with carbon nanotubes

Cadd, D; Wood, D; Petty, MC

Abstract

A nanofabrication process, based on the layer-by-layer electrostatic deposition method, has been developed to fabricate free-standing cantilevers and bridges of polyelectrolytes containing conductive carbon nanotubes. The technique can produce a high yield of structures, with typical dimensions of 30-60 mu m length, 20 mu m width and 1 mu m thickness. This represents an important step towards using nanotubes in actuator applications.

Citation

Cadd, D., Wood, D., & Petty, M. (2007). Free-standing polymer cantilevers and bridges reinforced with carbon nanotubes. Micro and Nano Letters, 2(3), 54-57

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: 2007-09
• Journal: Micro and Nano Letters
• Electronic ISSN: 1750-0443
• Publisher: Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
• Volume: 2
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 54-57
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1562914