Nanomaterials and Devices

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Carbon Nanotubes

Some of the first discovered and widely studied/publicized nanoscale materials are those of carbon allotropes. Prior to the advent of nanotechnology, three forms of carbon were known: graphite, diamond, and amorphous carbon. Now many other forms of carbon have been discovered that exhibit novel properties, including fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, and graphene (individual graphitic sheets). Chapter 3 provides a summary of materials, including their properties, synthesis, and applications.

Keywords

Carbon nanotubes; graphene; C₆₀; electrical properties; nanomaterials synthesis

Chapter Outline

3.1 Allotropes of Carbon and Structure 50

3.1.1 Allotropes of Carbon 50

3.1.2 Structures of Carbon Allotropes 50

3.1.3 Graphene 52

3.1.3.1 Single-Layer ...