Investigation and improvement of load transfer efficiency of carbon nanotubes

• Main Author: Khor, Yeng Peng.
• Other Authors: Zheng Lianxi
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2013
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Nanotechnology
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/53584
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

CNTs have long been touted as a material with immerse potential that can even be used as part of the construction of space elevators. However, many obstacles lie in the use of CNTs for macro-scale applications. Therefore, in this report, SU-8 polymer was utilized to enhance the mechanical properties...