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Benefits of using carbon nanotubes in fuel cells: a review
Author(s) -
Akbari Elnaz,
Buntat Zolkafle
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
international journal of energy research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.808
H-Index - 95
eISSN - 1099-114X
pISSN - 0363-907X
DOI - 10.1002/er.3600
Subject(s) - carbon nanotube , materials science , nanotechnology , carbon fibers , nanoscopic scale , thermal conductivity , layer (electronics) , thermal stability , tube (container) , thermal , fuel cells , electrical resistivity and conductivity , composite material , chemical engineering , engineering , physics , electrical engineering , meteorology , composite number
Summary A carbon nanotube (CNT) is a nanoscale cylindrical tube formed from a single atomic layer of carbon atoms. CNTs are known to possess several unique characteristics, including high thermal and electrical conductivity, superior mechanical strength and chemical stability, as well as a high surface area. These characteristics, in addition to the fundamental advantages of being a carbon material, cause CNTs to be a favorable candidate for fuel cell applications. In this current assessment, past findings in relation to CNTs are summarized. Additionally, future prospects for microscopic study of CNTs are also presented. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.