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Nanotubes
Author(s) -
Rao C. N. R.,
Satishkumar B. C.,
Govindaraj A.,
Nath Manashi
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
chemphyschem
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.016
H-Index - 140
eISSN - 1439-7641
pISSN - 1439-4235
DOI - 10.1002/1439-7641(20010216)2:2<78::aid-cphc78>3.0.co;2-7
Subject(s) - carbon nanotube , nanotechnology , materials science , hydrogen storage , selective chemistry of single walled nanotubes , boron nitride , carbon nanobud , fullerene , characterization (materials science) , nanostructure , optical properties of carbon nanotubes , nanotube , carbon fibers , hydrogen , chemistry , organic chemistry , composite material , alloy , composite number
Carbon nanotubes were discovered soon after the successful laboratory synthesis of fullerenes. Since their discovery in 1991, there has been intensive research activity in the area of carbon nanotubes, not only because of their fascinating structural features and properties, but also because of their potential technological applications. There is increasing experimental evidence to show that carbon nanotubes may find use in nanoelectronic devices, displays, and in hydrogen storage. In this article, we discuss various important aspects related to the synthesis, structure, characterization, and mechanism of formation of multi‐walled and single‐walled carbon nanotubes, followed by a presentation of the important electronic, mechanical, hydrogen storage, and other properties of the nanotubes. Doping, as well as other chemical manipulations with boron and nitrogen, bring about significant changes in the properties of the nanotubes. Carbon nanotubes also serve as useful templates to make other nanostructures. Layered metal chalcogenides, boron nitride, and other materials form nanotubes and provide considerable scope for study.