Year: 2022
Type: article
Abstract: Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have attracted great attentions in the field of electronics, sensors, healthcare, and energy conversion. Such emerging applications have driven the carbon nanotube research in a rapid fashion. Indeed, the structure control over CNTs has inspired an intensive research vortex due to the high promises in electronic and optical device applications. Here, this in-depth review is anticipated to provide insights into the controllable synthesis and applications of high-quality CNTs. First, the general synthesis and post-purification of CNTs are briefly discussed. Then, the state-of-the-art electronic device applications are discussed, including field-effect transistors, gas sensors, DNA biosensors, and pressure gauges. Besides, the optical sensors are delivered based on the photoluminescence. In addition, energy applications of CNTs are discussed such as thermoelectric energy generators. Eventually, future opportunities are proposed for the Internet of Things (IoT) oriented sensors, data processing, and artificial intelligence.
Source: Nano Research
Institutions: University of Jinan, Southern University of Science and Technology, Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research, Qingdao University, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Institute of Microelectronics, Shandong University, State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Max Bergmann Zentrum für Biomaterialien, Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden, Dresden Center for Computational Materials Science, Technische Universität Dresden, VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, Soochow University, Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials, Polish Academy of Sciences
Language: English
Subfield: Materials Chemistry
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $4,790
OpenAlex ID: W4206270748