Outstanding Robust Photo- and Thermo-Electric Applications with Stabilized n-Doped Carbon Nanotubes by Parylene Coating.

ABSTRACT: Stabilization techniques for n-doped carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are essential for the practical use of CNT devices. However, none of the reported n-dopants have sufficient robustness in a practical environment. Herein, we report a highly stable technique for fabricating n-doped CNT films. We elucidate the mechanism by which air stability can be achieved by completely covering CNTs with n-dopants to prevent oxidation; consequently, the stability is lost when exposed to scratches or moisture. Therefore, we introduce parylene as a protective layer for n-doped CNTs and achieve air stability for more than 365 d. Moreover, we demonstrate outstanding robust thermo-electric power generation from strong acids, alkalis, and alcohols, which cannot be realized with conventional air-stable n-dopants. The

SUBMITTER: Suzuki D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9951210 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature