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ReviewNanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Electrical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes: From Individual to Assemblies.

Yuxin Xiang, Lili Zhang, Chang Liu

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Review in Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Yuxin XiangShenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research (IMR), Chinese Academy of Sciences, 72 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China.
Lili ZhangShenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research (IMR), Chinese Academy of Sciences, 72 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China.ORCID 0000-0002-5383-8435
Chang LiuShenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research (IMR), Chinese Academy of Sciences, 72 Wenhua Road, Shenyang 110016, China.ORCID 0000-0003-3016-3997

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China Nos. 52130209, 51927803, 52188101, 52372054, and 22003074
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have attracted intense research interest owing to their unique one-dimensional structure and exceptional properties. However, when individual CNTs are assembled to macrostructures such as films and fibers, their electrical performance often deteriorates significantly. This review offers a comprehensive look at the recent progress in the electrical properties and measurement techniques of CNTs, ranging from individual nanotubes to their assemblies. Firstly, we explore the methods for measuring the electrical properties of individual CNTs, including scanning tunnelling microscopy, electron microscope-based nanoprobes, and measurements using nanodevices. Secondly, we examine how structural characteristics of CNTs (e.g., chirality, diameter, and defects) influence their electrical behaviors. A critical comparison between individual CNTs and their assemblies reveals the difficulties in transferring the electrical properties from nanoscale to bulk materials. Finally, we put forward strategies to boost the electrical conductivity of CNT assemblies and also sketch out future research and development directions.

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assemblycarbon nanotubeselectrical propertymeasurements

Identifiers

PMID40801705
PMCPMC12348424

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