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Understanding the Physicoelectrochemical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes: Current State of the Art
Author(s) -
Ji Xiaobo,
Kadara Rashid O.,
Krussma Jaanus,
Chen Qiyuan,
Banks Craig E.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
electroanalysis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.574
H-Index - 128
eISSN - 1521-4109
pISSN - 1040-0397
DOI - 10.1002/elan.200900493
Subject(s) - carbon nanotube , nanotechnology , electrochemistry , materials science , electrode , carbon fibers , reactivity (psychology) , carbon nanotube actuators , current (fluid) , nanotube , chemistry , optical properties of carbon nanotubes , composite material , composite number , engineering , electrical engineering , medicine , alternative medicine , pathology
Carbon nanotubes receive considerable attention in the area of electrochemistry not only due to their reported structural, mechanical or electronic properties but because they represent the world's smallest electrodes allowing electrochemistry to be performed where other electrode materials cannot penetrate. In this review, we overview recent developments in this area summarizing the fundamental advances in understanding the various factors and parameters that can significantly affect the electrochemical reactivity of carbon nanotubes, which is essential for their continual use and successful implementation in a plethora of areas and applications.