Articles tagged with Nanotube Sheets
A recent study reveals that layered materials composed of low-dimensional structures exhibit new properties when exposed to light. The researchers found that electrons can transfer between layers and convert energy into thermal energy, facilitating fast thermal conversion.
Researchers at UTD have successfully produced thermally modulated transparent carbon nanotube sheets, creating a 'mirage effect' similar to an 'invisibility cloak'. This breakthrough could lead to applications such as photo-deflectors and switchable transparency materials.
Researchers have developed a cloaking device that utilizes the 'mirage effect' to make objects invisible. The device uses sheets of carbon nanotubes, which can be heated to create a temperature gradient that bends light rays away from the object, making it appear invisible.
A UTD-led research team has produced strong, transparent carbon nanotube sheets with exceptional mechanical and electronic properties. These sheets have numerous applications, including organic light-emitting displays, low-noise electronic sensors, and artificial muscles.