Study of Carbon Nanotube-Substrate Interaction

Abstract

Environmental effects are very important in nanoscience and nanotechnology. This work reviews the importance of the substrate in single-wall carbon nanotube properties. Contact with a substrate can modify the nanotube properties, and such interactions have been broadly studied as either a negative aspect or a solution for developing carbon nanotube-based nanotechnologies. This paper discusses both theoretical and experimental studies where the interaction between the carbon nanotubes and the substrate affects the structural, electronic, and vibrational properties of the tubes.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2012
Source ID
10.1155/2012/512738

Entities

People

  • Ado Jorio
  • Jaqueline S. Soares

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • Federal University of Minas Gerais

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Microelectronics