Characterization of Carbon Nanotube Cathodes with Surface Treatment by Polymer-Based Organic Materials

  • An, Young-Je (School of Materials Science and Engineering Pusan National University) ;
  • Lee, Ji-Eon (School of Materials Science and Engineering Pusan National University) ;
  • Kim, Kye-Sung (School of Materials Science and Engineering Pusan National University) ;
  • Cheon, Ko-Eun (School of Materials Science and Engineering Pusan National University) ;
  • Karim, Md. Anwarul (School of Materials Science and Engineering Pusan National University) ;
  • Cho, Young-Rae (School of Materials Science and Engineering Pusan National University)
  • Published : 2006.08.22

Abstract

The effect of surface treatment on CNT cathodes used in field emission displays was investigated. A liquid method using a polymer-based organic solution and a mechanical method were applied. The liquid method, using PVA(polyvinyl alcohol) showed high potential compared to the mechanical adhesive taping and rolling method used in the fabrication of CNT cathodes for large-sized field emission displays with high emission uniformity and a low cost.

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