SYSTEM AND METHOD OF FORMING A NANOTUBE MESH STRUCTURE

摘要

A system for use in producing a nanotube mesh structure is provided. The system includes a first nanotube collection apparatus including a first substrate configured to collect a plurality of nanotubes substantially aligned in a first orientation on an attachment surface thereof, and a second nanotube collection apparatus including a second substrate configured to collect a plurality of nanotubes substantially aligned in a second orientation on an attachment surface thereof. The first and second nanotube collection apparatuses are configured to combine the pluralities of nanotubes at an interface. The system also includes a first energy source configured to direct energy towards the interface between the pluralities of nanotubes, wherein the energy is configured to join the pluralities of nanotubes to form the nanotube mesh structure.

主权项

1. A system for use in producing a nanotube mesh structure, said system comprising:
a first nanotube collection apparatus comprising a first substrate configured to collect a plurality of nanotubes substantially aligned in a first orientation on an attachment surface thereof; a second nanotube collection apparatus comprising a second substrate configured to collect a plurality of nanotubes substantially aligned in a second orientation on an attachment surface thereof, wherein said first and second nanotube collection apparatuses are configured to combine the pluralities of nanotubes at an interface; a first energy source configured to direct energy towards the interface between the pluralities of nanotubes, wherein the energy is configured to join the pluralities of nanotubes to form the nanotube mesh structure.