Abstract
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have attracted great consideration as supporting materials because of their outstanding properties, which make them very attractive for numerous potential applications. Unfortunately, CNTs are characterized by high van der Waals interactions, which hinder their uses as polymer fillers. This problem can be alleviated by the functionalization of CNTs, which modifies their surface. Functionalization of CNTs’ surfaces can be achieved either through a covalent or a noncovalent method. Decoration of functionalized CNTs walls with metal nanoparticles (NPs) has been performed by various methods to obtain a synergistic effect of CNTs and metal NPs. Graphene is a material of growing technological importance due to its unique structure. Functionalized graphene-based nanomaterials are used as carbon nanofillers in a polymer matrix for numerous applications. Recently, decoration of graphene with metal NPs has attracted a great deal of attention. In addition, graphene/CNTs hybrid carbon nanofillers have a synergistic effect on the properties of a polymer matrix.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Functionalized Carbon Nanomaterials for Theranostic Applications
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
