Simple preparation of self-organized single-walled carbon nanotubes with honeycomb structures

The spontaneous formation of self-assembled honeycomb-patterned structures from a single-walled carbon nanotube (SWNT) solution is shown. Simple solution casting of a SWNT-lipid conjugate (complex 1) on solid substrates is used. Microporous films (see figure) are cast from solutions of the complex in various solvents.