Carbon nanomaterial commercialization: Lessons for graphene from carbon nanotubes

Autor: Philip Wallis, Daniel E. Resasco, Robert F. Praino, David J. Arthur, John-David R. Rocha, William J. Hurley, Ricardo Prada Silvy, Yongqiang Tan
Rok vydání: 2012
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Zdroj: MRS Bulletin. 37:1297-1306
ISSN: 1938-1425
0883-7694
DOI: 10.1557/mrs.2012.276
Popis: Whereas efforts toward graphene commercialization are still in their early stages, lessons from the commercialization of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) might be applicable, given the similarities between the two materials (specifically, a single-walled CNT can be thought of as a monolayer of graphene wrapped into a cylinder). This article reviews the commercialization of CNT materials (with a special emphasis on single-walled CNTs) in selected electronics applications, including specific examples of successes, failures, and promising opportunities. Two application areas are reviewed: (1) alternatives to silicon for fabricating transistors used in display backplanes, radio-frequency identification, and smart cards, for example, and (2) alternatives to indium tin oxide for transparent conductive films used in displays, electronic paper for e-readers, touch sensors, light-emitting diode lighting, photovoltaics, and electrochromic windows. Some important lessons learned from these commercialization experiences can potentially help accelerate the commercialization of other exciting nanomaterials such as graphene.
Databáze: OpenAIRE
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