Nanotubes

Rao, CNR and Satishkumar, BC and Govindaraj, A and Nath, Manashi (2001) Nanotubes. In: ChemPhysChem, 2 (2). pp. 78-105.

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Abstract

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.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	ChemPhysChem
Publisher:	WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH, Weinheim
Additional Information:	The copyright belongs to WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH, Weinheim.
Keywords:	Carbon;Field emission;Fullerenes;Hydrogen storage; Nanostructures
Department/Centre:	Division of Chemical Sciences > Solid State & Structural Chemistry Unit
Date Deposited:	28 Mar 2006
Last Modified:	19 Sep 2010 04:24
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/5615

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