A review of the large-scale production of carbon nanotubes： The practice of nanoscale process engineering

Carbon nanotubes （CNTs） are nanomaterials that have attracted great research interest because of their unique properties and promising applications. The controllable synthesis of CNTs is a precondition for their broad application. In this review, we con- sider nanoscale process engineering and asses...

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Published in:Chinese science bulletin 2012-01, Vol.57 (2), p.157-166
Main Authors: Huang, JiaQi, Zhang, Qiang, Zhao, MengQiang, Wei, Fei
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Added value
Carbon nanotubes
Chemistry/Food Science
Earth Sciences
Engineering
Humanities and Social Sciences
Life Sciences
multidisciplinary
Nanocomposites
Nanomaterials
Nanostructure
Physics
Review
Science
Science (multidisciplinary)
Stability
Synthesis
Walls
可持续发展
大规模生产
工程实践
碳纳米管
社会科学
科学应用
纳米工艺
纳米材料
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Summary:Carbon nanotubes （CNTs） are nanomaterials that have attracted great research interest because of their unique properties and promising applications. The controllable synthesis of CNTs is a precondition for their broad application. In this review, we con- sider nanoscale process engineering and assess recent progress in the mass production of ultra-long, inexpensive CNTs with good alignment as well as tunability in wall number and diameter for fundamental and engineering science applications across multiple scales. Cutting-edge nanoscale process engineering research in the areas of physics, chemistry, materials, engineering, ecology, and social science will allow us to obtain high added value and multi-functional advanced CNTs. The synthesis of CNTs with controllable chirality, good-alignment, and predetermined sizes and lengths still presents great challenges. Through multidisciplinary scientific research, advanced CNT-based materials will promote the development of a sustainable society.
ISSN:1001-6538
1861-9541
DOI:10.1007/s11434-011-4879-z