Multifunctional cnt-engineered structures

Abstract

Various applications for structured CNT-engineered materials are disclosed herein. In one application, systems are disclosed, wherein a structured CNT-engineered material forms at least part of an object capable of providing its own structural feedback. In another application, systems are disclosed, wherein a structured CNT-engineered material forms at least part of an object capable of generating heat. In yet another application, systems are disclosed, wherein a structured CNT-engineered material forms at least part of an object capable of functioning as an antenna, for example, for receiving, transmitting, absorbing and/or dissipating a signal. In still another application, systems are disclosed, wherein a structured CNT-engineered material forms at least part of an object capable of serving as a conduit for thermal or electrical energy.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A system comprising:
 an object having a portion formed from a structured carbon nanotube (CNT) engineered material having a structured CNT network; and   a control system operationally coupled to the structured CNT network and configurable or programmable to drive the structured CNT network with electrical energy to maintain or change a temperature of the object.