A low resistance boron-doped carbon nanotube-polystyrene composite

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作者
Watts, PCP [1 ]
Hsu, WK
Chen, GZ
Fray, DJ
Kroto, HW
Walton, DRM
机构
[1] Univ Sussex, Sch Chem Phys & Environm Sci, Brighton BN1 9QJ, E Sussex, England
[2] Univ Cambridge, Dept Mat Sci & Met, Cambridge CB2 3QZ, England
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10.1039/b102989b
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
A composite made from boron-doped carbon nanotubes and polystyrene exhibits relatively low electrical resistance and minor variations in conduction when mechanically loaded. Carbon nanotubes form a network within the plastic film, thereby establishing electrical conduction uniformly throughout the composite. Individual carbon nanotubes behave as intrinsic resistors, therefore the film resistance obeys Ohm's law.
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页码:2482 / 2488
页数:7
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