Carbon Nanotube (CNT) Nanoribbon

Technical Specifications:

1. Structure:
   • Width: Typically ranges from a few nanometers to micrometers.
   • Thickness: Dependent on the parent CNT diameter and unzipping method.
   • High aspect ratio and flat, ribbon-like morphology.
2. Electrical Conductivity:
   • Comparable to graphene or CNTs, typically 10⁵–10⁶ S/m.
3. Thermal Conductivity:
   • High thermal conductivity, often exceeding 200–500 W/m·K, depending on ribbon quality.
4. Mechanical Properties:
   • Tensile strength: Similar to CNTs, in the range of 10–50 GPa.
   • Flexibility: Retains significant mechanical flexibility with high strength.
5. Functionalization:
   • Can be chemically functionalized with -COOH, -OH, or other groups for enhanced dispersibility and reactivity.
6. Processing:
   • Produced through oxidative or mechanical unzipping of CNTs or direct synthesis using CVD methods.

Applications:

1. Electronics:
   • Nanoscale interconnects and conductive pathways.
   • Flexible and stretchable electronics.
2. Energy Storage:
   • Electrodes for lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors.
   • Catalyst supports in fuel cells.
3. Composites:
   • Structural reinforcement in polymers, metals, or ceramics.
   • Conductive composites for EMI shielding or sensors.
4. Sensors:
   • High-sensitivity chemical and biological sensors due to tunable functionalization.
5. Thermal Management:
   • Heat dissipation materials in microelectronics.
6. Biomedical:
   • Potential use in drug delivery systems and bioengineering applications.