Carbon nanotubes : preparation & properties Preparation and Properties

Introduction to carbon materials. From carbon fibers to nanotubes. Structure and morphology of carbon nanotubes. Production and purification of carbon nanotubes. Growth mechanisms of carbon nanotubes. Properties : theoretical predictions , experimental results. Nanoparticles and nanocapsules. Potential applications of nanotubes.

Introduction to Carbon Materials, M.S. Dresselhaus, G. Dresselhaus, P.C. Eklund, R. Saito, and M. Endo
From Carbon Fibers to Nanotubes, M. Endo, R. Saito, M.S. Dresselhaus, and G. Dresselhaus
Structure and Morphology of Carbon Nanotubes, P.M. Ajayan
Production and Purification of Carbon Nanotubes, T.W. Ebbesen
Growth Mechanisms of Carbon Nanotubes, E.G. Gamaly
Properties: Theoretical Predictions, J.W. Mintmire and C.T. White
Properties: Experimental Results, T.W. Ebbesen
Nanoparticles and Nanocapsules, Y. Saito
Potential Applications of Nanotubes, P. Calvert
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Keywords: Nanoscience, Nanotechnology

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Ebbesen\, Thomas W.

This book presents a broad introduction to carbon materials and fibers covering the entire literature. It is devoted entirely to nanotubes, presenting the most up-to-date research on this rapidly developing field.