N-Type Coating of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes by Polydopamine-Mediated Nickel Metallization
Cordelia Zimmerer,
Frank Simon,
Sascha Putzke
et al.
Abstract:Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) have unique thermal and electrical properties. Coating them with a thin metal layer can provide promising materials for many applications. This study presents a bio-inspired, environmentally friendly technique for CNT metallization using polydopamine (PDA) as an adhesion promoter, followed by electroless plating with nickel. To improve the dispersion in the aqueous reaction baths, part of the SWCNTs was oxidized prior to PDA coating. The SWCNTs were studied before and af… Show more
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