| abstract |
Degradable polymeric carbon nanotube dispersants comprise a number of NT associative groups linked to the polymer backbone by a linker, wherein the cleavable within the polymer backbone and / or linker In the presence of groups, the bond breakage of the cleavable group upon deriving a change in conditions is such that the degradable polymeric nature is such that the associative group is uncoupled from other associative groups such that the associative group is inherently monomeric. Form residue from NT dispersant. Degradable polymeric nanotube (NT) dispersants are combined with carbon NT, deposited by air brushing, electrostatic spraying, ultrasonic spraying, ink-jet printing, roll-to-roll coating or dip coating to form NT films. Or NT dispersions which can form other structures. Deposition can provide an NT film of pattern of uniform thickness or of varying thickness. Upon deposition of the film, the degradable polymeric nanotube (NT) dispersant is cleaved and the cleavage residue can be removed from the film to yield a film, wherein the contact between the NTs is not hindered by the dispersant so that a highly conductive NT The film is produced. |