In-situ synthesis of transparent and conductive carbon nanotube networks

A method for the production of transparent carbon nanotube networks (CNTNs) over transparent substrates was developed. In this method, CNTNs were grown directly in the target surface by applying the catalyst in specific zones of the substrate through lithographic techniques. The networks can be also transferred from the original substrate to other Surfaces. The newly grown carbon nanotubes have a very high aspect ratio (> 50000). Thus far, networks with an optical transmittance of 94% at 550 nm and a surface resistivity of 3.6 k Omega/sq have been produced.