A method and apparatus including an interconnect structure having a surface, a plurality of nanotubes disposed adjacent to the surface, and a metallic layer disposed adjacent to the surface and substantially including the nanotubes. An assembly may include a first embodiment of an apparatus as described, and may further include a second such embodiment at least one of physically and electrically coupled to the first embodiment.

 
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