Semiconducting inks based on carbon nanotubes have mobilities that are comparable with those of polycrystalline silicon, and could one day match the performance of single-crystal silicon. A host of applications based on this inexpensive approach to electronics are expected.
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Someya, T. Nanotube inks make their mark. Nature Nanotech 4, 143–144 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.32
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