It was in 1991 that carbon nanotubes became a subject of great attention to scientists working in the field of nanotechnology, after several decades of speculation about their potential. In this new book, the reader will find fifteen expert-authored chapters that present the latest research on these exciting materials as well as their composites. The first part of the book focuses on the syntheses of carbon nanotubes and composites. The authors consider topics such as the arc-discharge in liquid media method, greener chemistry methods for hybrid polymer materials based on carbon nanotubes, applications of carbon nanotubes in medicine, nanotube-based gas sensors, and carbon nanotubes in energy applications. Part two focuses specifically on polymer nanocomposites. Here, the contributors report their latest findings on issues including functionalization of carbon nanotubes, electrical properties of polymeric matrix nanocomposites, the characterization of nanotube-reinforced polymer composites, and the applications of carbon nanocomposites as conductive filler in segregated polymer composites. Drawing on high-quality research from around the world, this is an essential resource for readers engaged in this fast-developing area of nanotechnology.
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