Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes

TL;DR

This paper reviews various synthesis methods of carbon nanotubes, highlighting the advantages of chemical vapor deposition and discussing special CNT configurations for nanotechnology applications.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive review of CNT synthesis techniques and discusses novel CNT configurations, emphasizing the industrial relevance of chemical vapor deposition.

Findings

Chemical vapor deposition is advantageous for CNT synthesis.

Special CNT configurations like nanocoils and nanohorns are discussed.

The paper highlights the importance of synthesis methods for industrial applications.

Abstract

Carbon nanotubes play a fundamental role in the rapidly developing field of nanoscience and nanotechnology because of their unique properties and high potential applictions. In this article, the different synthesis method of CNTs are reviewed. From the industrial point of view, the chemical vapor depostion method has shown advantages over electric arc discharge and laser vaporization methods. Special CNTs configuration, such as nanocoils, nanohorns, bamboo-shaped CNTs and carbon cylinder made up from from CNTs are also discussed.