Structure‐Dependent Electrical Properties of Carbon Nanotube Fibers

Improved electron transport along a carbon nanotube (CNT) fiber when it is spun from an array of longer nanotubes is reported. The effect of chemical post-treatments is also demonstrated. For example, the covalent bonding of gold nanoparticles to the CNT fibers remarkably improves conductivity (see figure), whereas annealing CNT fibers in a hydrogen-containing atmosphere leads to a dramatic decrease in conductivity. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2089/2007/c2966_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.