Carbon nanotubes: science and applications

Carbon nanotubes, with their extraordinary mechanical and unique electronic properties, have garnered much attention in the past five years. Carbon Nanotubes: Science and Applications takes a comprehensive look at this burgeoning subject. It presents coherent descriptions of the field's various aspects, including properties, growth, processing techniques, as well as individual major application areas. The potential applications of carbon nanotubes include nanoelectronics, composites, chemical sensors, biosensors, microscopy, nanoelectromechanical systems and many more. The text includes up-to-date literature citations and will prove to be a valuable resource for readers in a wide range of disciplines..