Applications of Carbon Nanotubes in the Internet of Things Era

The post-Moore's era has boosted the progress in carbon nanotube-based transistors. Indeed, the 5G communication and cloud computing stimulate the research in applications of carbon nanotubes in electronic devices. In this perspective, we deliver the readers with the latest trends in carbon nanotube research, including high-frequency transistors, biomedical sensors and actuators, brain-machine interfaces, and flexible logic devices and energy storages. Future opportunities are given for calling on scientists and engineers into the emerging topics.

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The post-Moore's era has seen progress in carbon nanotube-based transistors, especially with the advancement of 5G communication and cloud computing. High-frequency transistors, biomedical sensors and actuators, brain-machine interfaces, and flexible logic devices and energy storages are all highlighted as popular trends in carbon nanotube research. Future opportunities are provided for scientists and engineers to explore the emerging topics in this field.