| abstract |
Embodiments described herein generally relate to methods, compositions, articles, and devices related to layer-by-layer assembly and / or functionalization of carbon-based nanostructures and related structures. In some embodiments, the present invention provides a method for forming an assembly of carbon-based nanostructures (14, 18) on a surface (10). A carbon-based nanostructure assembly may provide enhanced properties, such as improved placement of carbon-based nanostructures (eg, carbon nanotubes), and / or enhanced electronic and / or ionic conductivity, and / or other Useful feature enhancements can be shown. In some cases, improved properties can be observed due to functional group binding to the surface of the carbon-based nanostructure. The methods described herein can be used to create structures with enhanced properties by controlling the formation of carbon-based nanostructure assemblies. |