Issue 37, 2015

Carbon nanotubides: an alternative for dispersion, functionalization and composites fabrication

Abstract

In this review, we systematically describe the state-of-knowledge in the area of carbon nanotubides (CNTDs). CNTDs can be used for achieving highly concentrated dispersions of SWCNTs and can also be used as an important intermediate for covalent chemical modification. In recent years, researchers have used SWCNTDs as starting materials for the functionalization of SWCNTs with functionalities such as alkyl chains, carboxylic acids, sulfide, amino, hydroxyl, silyl, bromide, ethers, ketones and polymers. Also, we discussed the observed selectivity on the covalent functionalization towards certain classes of CNTs. Finally, we describe the use of SWCNTDs in the manufacture of fibers, films and other functional materials.

Graphical abstract: Carbon nanotubides: an alternative for dispersion, functionalization and composites fabrication

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
28 May 2015
Accepted
23 Jul 2015
First published
03 Sep 2015

Nanoscale, 2015,7, 15037-15045

Carbon nanotubides: an alternative for dispersion, functionalization and composites fabrication

C. Jiang, A. Saha and A. A. Martí, Nanoscale, 2015, 7, 15037 DOI: 10.1039/C5NR03504J

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