Base and acid treatment of SWCNT-RNA transparent conductive films.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
RNA was used to exfoliate single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) in aqueous solution, and the ratio of it was optimized to obtain the best dispersion state. The obtained homogeneous SWCNT solution with small bundle size was used to prepare flexible transparent conductive films by filtration method. Sodium hydroxide treatment combining short-time acid treatment was used to remove the RNA molecules. After treatment, the sheet resistance of the films decreased significantly, while the change on the transmittance was negligible. Besides, the polyethylene terephthalate substrate would not turn brittle through this treatment process. Flexible films with outstanding performance (190 Omega/sq, 85%) and good stability were obtained after treatment. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and scanning electron microscope were used to analyze the role of base and acid treatment in detail.
Medical subject headings
- Electric Conductivity
- Nanotubes, Carbon
- RNA