Mechanics of CNT Network Materials

In recent years, carbon nanotube (CNT) has been one of the most prominent nanomaterial ever to be investigated due to its extraordinary mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties. Recently, the application of CNTs has been extended to CNT networks in which the CNTs are joined together in a two- or three-dimensional space. In this regard, CNT networks fulfill the idea that they can be used as building blocks of novel advanced materials that take advantage of the superior properties of the individual CNTs. In this chapter, a thorough literature review including the most recent theoretical and experimental studies is presented, with a focus on the mechanical characteristics of CNT network materials. To provide more evidence, some recent studies of authors are also presented to provide deeper understanding in the mechanical behavior of CNT network materials.