a method for forming a pattern of carbon nanotubes includes forming a pattern on a surface - treated substrate using a photolithographic process , and laminating carbon nanotubes thereon using a chemical self - assembly process so as to form the carbon nanotubes in a monolayer or multilayer structure . a monolayer or multilayer carbon nanotube pattern may be easily formed on the substrate , e . g ., glass , a silicon wafer and a plastic . accordingly , the method can be applied to form patterned carbon nanotube layers having a high conductivity , and thus will be usefully utilized in the manufacturing processes of energy storages , for example , solar cells and batteries , flat panel displays , transistors , chemical and biological sensors , semiconductor devices and the like .