Manufacture of Thread Based Transistor (IMAGE) Tufts University Caption Figure 1 - manufacture of thread based transistors (TBTs) a) Linen thread b) Attachment of source (S) and drain (D) thin gold wires c) Drop casting of carbon nanotubes on the surface of the thread d) Application of electrolyte infused gel (ionogel) gate material e) Attachment of the gate wire (G) f) Cross-sectional view of TBT. Electrolytes EMI: 1-ethyl-3methylimidazolium TFSI: bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide Credit Nano Lab, Tufts University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.