Carbon nanotubes are molecular-scale tubes of graphitic carbon with outstanding
properties. They are among the stiffest and strongest fibres known, with Young's moduli as …

Since their first observation nearly a decade ago by Iijima (Iijima S. Helical microtubules of
graphitic carbon Nature. 1991; 354: 56–8), carbon nanotubes have been the focus of …

The remarkable mechanical properties exhibited by carbon nanotubes have stimulated
much interest in their use to reinforce advanced composites. Their elastic modulus is over …

Carbon nanotubes are being used in place of carbon fibers in making composites due to
their high strength, high aspect-ratio and excellent thermal and electrical conductivity …

Carbon nanotubes have long been recognized as the stiffest and strongest man-made
material known to date. In addition, their high electrical conductivity has roused interest in …

Providing a broad insight into the potential applications of carbon nanotubes with metals
and ceramic materials as a matrix, this book focuses on the preparation and the …

This paper reviews recent studies conducted on carbon nanotube/polymer composites.
Carbon nanotubes are promising new materials for blending with polymers with potential to …

The present chapter covers the designing, development, properties and applications of
carbon nanotube-loaded polymer composites. The first section will provide a brief overview …

This book shows the recent advances of the applications of carbon nanotubes (CNTs), in
particular, the polymer functionalized carbon nanotubes. It also includes a comprehensive …

Carbon nanotubes represent one of the most important materials in nanoscience and
nanotechnology today. The exceptional properties that these materials possess open new …