Electronic Properties of Networks of Purified SWNTsMarcus D. Lay, University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc, DMR 0906564

The development of new methods for the control of the physical properties of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) in suspensions is critical to the use of these nanometer sized wires for a wide variety of new materials.

We have developed several new methods that allow control over the density, and electrical properties while depositing networks of unbundled SWNTs that can be used in electronic applications

J. Phys. Chem. C, 114 (2010) 16292-16297J. Phys. Chem. C, 114 (2010) 12490-12495 J. Mat. Sci., 46 (2011) 6812-6822 Artwork from recent publication describing

methods for obtaining enhanced control over the morphology and electrical properties of SWNT networks

Electronic Properties of Networks of Purified SWNTsMarcus D. Lay, University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc, DMR 0906564

The Lay research group has published 9 journal articles and 1 book chapter due to the support provided by this grant. These manuscripts include work performed by 4 undergraduate students, all of whom are from groups that are underrepresented in the sciences. Additionally, Professor Lay is a frequent participant in events related to recruiting and retaining undergraduate science majors from underrepresented groups. The development of new methods for the control of the physical properties of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) in suspensions is critical to the use of these nanometer sized wires for a wide variety of new materials. Professor Lay’s research related to this grant was also incorporated into a graduate course offered in the chemistry department to an enrollment of 20 students.

The Lay Research Group

Undergraduate Awardee: Meagan Cauble

Summer Undergraduate Researchers: Teyana Gainey, Emmanuel Obi, Orrett Walker