New Carbon Composite of Nanotubes and Graphene
Fujitsu Laboratories exhibited a new carbon composite of nanotubes and graphene
at the nano tech 2009 show. Examples of typical nanotechnology materials include
two dimensional graphene in which carbon atoms are arranged in a planar state
and one-dimensional carbon nanotubes in which graphene is wrapped into a cylindrical
wire shape.
Applications that are being considered for this new material are applications
that can utilize the characteristics of both nanotubes and graphene, particularly
the conduction characteristics. Fujitsu intends to develop synthesis technology
tailored to specific applications and also plans to focus on technology that
will enable the structure to be freely controlled.
Run time: 2.30 mins