Nanotubes can solder themselves, markedly improving device performance
Monday, November 25, 2013 - 17:50
in Physics & Chemistry
Researchers have developed a way to heal gaps in wires too small for even the world's tiniest soldering iron. Junctions between nanotubes have high resistance, slowing down the current and creating hotspots. The researchers use these hot spots to trigger a local chemical reaction that deposits metal that nano-solders the junctions.