Patent ID: 8268398
Filing Date: 2012-09-18
Classification: B82Y,C01B,C23C

Abstract:
1. A method for making a carbon nanotube composite structure, the method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a carbon nanotube structure having a plurality of carbon nanotubes; and (b) forming at least one conductive coating on the plurality of carbon nanotubes in the carbon nanotube structure thereby a conductive layer is formed on the carbon nanotube structure, and forming a strengthening layer surrounding the at least one conductive coating, wherein forming the strengthening layer comprises immersing the carbon nanotube structure with at least one conductive coating on the plurality of carbon nanotubes in a container with a liquid polymer; soaking an entire surface of the carbon nanotube structure with the liquid polymer; taking the carbon nanotube structure out of the container; and curing the liquid polymer on the carbon nanotube structure, to achieve a carbon nanotube composite structure.