COMPOSITION IN GEL FORM COMPRISING CARBON NANOTUBE AND IONIC LIQUID AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF

摘要

A composition in the form of a gel comprising carbon nanotube and an ionic liquid; and a method for preparing the composition which comprises applying a shearing force to carbon nanotube in the presence of the ionic liquid, to subdivide the carbon nanotube, and optionally subjecting the resulting product to centrifugal separation. The composition in the form of a gel is excellent in formability and can be formed only by forming it into a predetermined shape by means of printing, coating, extrusion or injection in a fluidized state provided by applying a slight external force, followed by removing the ionic liquid with a solvent or an absorbing material. The composition allows the forming of a carbon nanotube with ease and without detriment to the characteristics thereof.