Abstract
SHS investigation development is considered from the geographical and historical viewpoint. 3 stages are described. Within Stage 1 the work was carried out in the Department of the Institute of Chemical Physics in Chernogolovka where the scientific discovery had been made. At Stage 2 the interest to SHS arose in different cities and towns of the former USSR. Within Stage 3 SHS entered the international scene. Now SHS processes and products are being studied in more than 50 countries.
Abstract
In this chapter, an attempt is made to introduce carbon nanotubes and the science used to investigate them. This field is progressing at an exponential rate, with a wide variety of research articles and book chapters appearing in the literature every year. Research in this direction is now meeting the industry standards and some promising devices are ready to enter into the market in near future. This chapter can be a great resource for anyone new to carbon nanotube research. It can also introduce the experienced researcher to subjects outside his or her area of study. This chapter can be useful to the undergraduates and post-graduate students who are interested to pursue science and a career in carbon nanomaterials research.
Keywords:
Application of carbon nanotubes, Carbon nanotubes, Functionalization of carbon nanotubes, Structure of carbon nanotubes.
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Authors:Bentham Science Books