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Science. 2013 Feb 1;339(6119):535-9. doi: 10.1126/science.1222453.
Worldwide commercial interest in carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is reflected in a production capacity that presently exceeds several thousand tons per year. Currently, bulk CNT powders are incorporated in diverse commercial products ranging from rechargeable batteries, automotive parts, and sporting goods to boat hulls and water filters. Advances in CNT synthesis, purification, and chemical modification are enabling integration of CNTs in thin-film electronics and large-area coatings. Although not yet providing compelling mechanical strength or electrical or thermal conductivities for many applications, CNT yarns and sheets already have promising performance for applications including supercapacitors, actuators, and lightweight electromagnetic shields.
全球范围内对碳纳米管（CNTs）的商业兴趣反映在目前超过每年数千吨的生产能力上。目前，批量 CNT 粉末已被纳入各种商业产品，从可充电电池、汽车零件和运动器材到船体和水过滤器。CNTs 合成、纯化和化学修饰的进步正在使 CNT 能够集成到薄膜电子和大面积涂层中。尽管 CNT 纱线和薄片尚未为许多应用提供令人信服的机械强度、电导率或热导率，但它们已经在超级电容器、致动器和轻质电磁屏蔽等应用中表现出了良好的性能。
