Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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78649 | Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells | 2012 | 5 Pages |
Long and spinnable carbon nanotube (CNT) arrays have been synthesized through a chemical vapor deposition process using the Fe/Al2O3 on a silicon substrate as the catalyst, ethylene as the carbon source, and an Ar/H2 mixture gas as the carrying gas. CNT fibers are then spun from the high-quality arrays with excellent mechanical and electrical properties. The CNT fibers have been further used as electrodes to fabricate a family of novel dye-sensitized solar cells with high potentials.
Graphical AbstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► Spinnability of long carbon nanotubes (CNTs) has been realized to form fibers. ► These CNT fibers show high mechanical strength and electrical conductivity. ► CNT fibers are promising for optoelectronic and electronic applications. ► CNT fibers are used to fabricate dye-sensitized solar cells with high potential.