Abstract
To maximize the performance of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in photothermal conversion textiles, the green and efficient methods for the preparation of highly concentrated and stable aqueous dispersion of CNTs need to be urgently developed. Herein, the aqueous dispersion of CNTs with exceeding high concentration limits (over 100 mg/mL) is synthesized by an eco-friendly one-step hydrothermal method with the assistance of ionic liquid crystals (ILC). CNTs non-covalently wrapped by ILC can exist in various forms, such as well-dispersed dispersion, conductive slurry, thixotropic gel, and deformable dough. Particularly, the highly concentrated dispersion has excellent dispersion stability and remains stable even after 60 days of resting. Due to the cationic head group of ILC, the positively charged dispersion was electrostatically self-assembled to prepare photothermal textiles with excellent mechanical robustness and chemical stability, which can be applied to multiple harsh working conditions. This research shows an efficient and feasible method for the non-destructive dispersion of CNTs at high concentrations and also provides a reference for photothermal conversion applications of CNTs.
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