Electrically and Thermally Non-Metallic Conductive Nanostructure-Based Adapters

摘要

A conductive adapter for carrying relatively high current from a source to an external circuit without degradation is provided. The adapter includes a conducting member made from a conductive nanostructure-based material and having opposing ends. The adapter can also include a connector portion positioned on one end of the conducting member for maximizing a number of conductive nanostructures within the conducting member in contact with connector portion, so as to enable efficient conduction between a nanoscale environment and a traditional electrical and/or thermal circuit system. The adapter can further include a coupling mechanism situated between the conducting member and the connector portion, to provide a substantially uniform contact between the conductive nanostructure-based material in the conducting member and the connector portion. A method for making such a conductive adapter is also provided.

主权项

1. A method for making a conductive adapter, the method comprising:
providing a conducting member made from a nanostructure-based material and a connector portion to which the conducting member may be joined; placing, at a junction between the conducting member and the connector portion, a glassy carbon precursor material; and heating the junction to pyrolyze the glassy carbon precursor to form a glassy carbon material capable of maximizing a number of conductive nanostructures within the conducting member in contact with connector portion, so as to enhance efficiency of conductivity.