Book description
Meta-Nanotubes are a new generation of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) which
result from the chemical transformation of regular CNTs and their
subsequent combination with foreign materials (atoms, molecules,
chemical groups, nanocrystals) by various ways such as
functionalisation, doping, filling, and substitution. These new
nanomaterials exhibit enhanced or new properties, such as reactivity,
solubility, and magnetism, which pristine CNTs do not possess. Their
many applications include electronic and optoelectronic devices,
chemical and biosensors, solar cells, drug delivery, and reinforced
glasses and ceramics.
Carbon Meta-Nanotubes: Synthesis, Properties and Applications
discusses these third generation carbon nanotubes and the unique
characteristics they possess. Beginning with a general overview of the
subject, this book covers the five main categories of meta-nanotubes, namely:
- Doped Carbon Nanotubes
- Functionalised Carbon Nanotubes
- Decorated or Coated Carbon Nanotubes
- Filled Carbon Nanotubes
- Heterogeneous Nanotubes
Providing unparalleled coverage of these third generation or
meta-nanotubes, and possibilities for future development, this book is
essential for anyone working on carbon nanotubes.
