Patent ID: 8545790
Filing Date: 2013-10-01
Classification: D01F

Abstract:
1. A dense array of carbon nanotube monolayers comprising: at least one first monolayer, the at least one first monolayer includes functionalized carbon nanotubes that are aligned in a same direction relative to each other and is substantially free of non-carbon materials, at least one second monolayer, the at least one second monolayer includes functionalized carbon nanotubes that are aligned in a same direction relative to each other and is substantially free of non-carbon materials, wherein each of the at least one first and second monolayers is polymerized such that each of the functionalized carbon nanotubes of the first and second monolayer are cross-linked to adjacent carbon nanotubes within the respective monolayer, the at least one second monolayer being stacked upon the at least one first monolayer to form a three dimensional array of nanotubes such that the aligned carbon nanotubes of the at least one first monolayer are at a predetermined angle relative to the aligned carbon nanotubes of the at least one second monolayer and each successive monolayer being stacked at the predetermined angle relative to the aligned carbon nanotubes below the successive layer, wherein the aligned carbon nanotubes of the at least one first monolayer are inter-linked to the aligned carbon nanotubes of the at least one second monolayer at various points of contact to provide omni-directional strength.