| abstract |
A composite conductor includes a metal matrix and a certain amount of carbon nanotubes. The metal matrix is comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of copper, zinc, silver and any combination alloy thereof. A percentage by mass of the carbon nanotubes is in an approximate range from 0.2 percent to 2 percent. An electrical cable ( 100 ) includes an interior composite conductor core ( 10 ) and an exterior layer ( 20 ). The exterior layer further includes an insulating layer ( 21 ), a shielding layer ( 22 ) and a protective layer ( 23 ). The insulating layer is comprised of nanoclay and Teflon. The shielding layer is comprised of carbon nanotubes, carbon nanotube yarn and copper. The protective layer is comprised of nanoclay. |