Investigation of carbon nanotube functionalization methods with using nitrogen-containing chemicals

Abstract

Carbon nanotubes (CNT) are one of the most promising materials for various applications. CNT have perfect mechanical and electrical properties, but they do not have the ability to react with most groups of chemical compounds. This is the reason why CNT still not using in the industry widely. The problem could be solved by modification of CNT lattice, which makes CNT more chemically reactive. This study reveals the potential methods of covalent functionalization of CNT with nitrogen-containing chemicals. Used methodology included chemical methods of grafting functional groups on defect-site of CNT and sidewall functionalization of CNT. Therefore, the resulting amide groups on the CNT surface will allow to use CNT in the manufacturing of polymers.