Nanostructures

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Carbon-Based Nanomaterials

J.R. Siqueira, Jr.^*

Osvaldo N. Oliveira, Jr.^***    Institute of Exact Sciences, Natural and Education, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM), Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil^**    São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo (USP), São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil

Abstract

One of the pillars of nanotechnology is the study of materials whose nanoscale properties allow developing technologies for several fields. Carbon nanomaterials, such as fullerene, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), and graphene, with applications in engineering and medical fields are highlighted. This chapter provides a brief review on these nanomaterials and emphasizes their relevance to nanotechnology. The main properties and synthesis ...