Physical properties of self-assembled monolayers of carbon nanotubes

The controlled method of self-assembly of functionalized carbon nanotubes into 2-D layers with highly regular structure and unique electronic properties has been developed. We use the Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) technique and newly developed inverted LB techniques. The alignment carbon nanotubes in the self-assembled 2-D layers was also introduced. The methods we propose, could be used for covering large surfaces with dense, molecularly ordered ultra-thin films of nanotubes of controlled thickness and orientation. The electrical, thermal conductivity and magneto-transport properties of the monolayers (arrays) of multi-wall and single-wall carbon nanotubes in the temperature range 1.8-300K and in magnetic fields up to 35 T have been tested.