Search for dissertations about: "single-walled carbon nanotubes"
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1. Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes : A theoretical study of stability, growth and properties
Abstract : Since their discovery over 25 years ago, scientists have explored the remarkable properties of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) for use in high-tech materials and devices, such as strong light-weight composites, efficient electrical wires, supercapacitors and high-speed transistors. However, the mass production of such materials and devices is still limited by the capability of producing uniform high-quality SWCNTs. READ MORE
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2. A Theoretical Study: The Connection between Stability of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes and Observed Products
Abstract : Over the past 20 years’ researchers have tried to utilize the remarkable properties of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) to create new high-tech materials and devices, such as strong light-weight composites, efficient electrical wires and super-fast transistors. But the mass production of these materials and devices are still hampered by the poor uniformity of the produced SWCNTs. READ MORE
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3. Chemistry of Carbon Nanostructures : Functionalization of Carbon Nanotubes and Synthesis of Organometallic Fullerene Derivatives
Abstract : This thesis is based on two main parts. The first part concerns purification and functionalization of carbon nanotubes (papers I-III), and the second part is related to the synthesis of organometallic fullerene derivatives (papers IV-VII): Two oxidative methods involving aqueous nitric acid were compared with respect to their capability to introduce carboxylic groups into single walled carbon nanotubes, and several literature methods for esterification and amidation of these groups have been evaluated with focus on efficiency and reproducibility in forming covalently functionalized products soluble in organic media. READ MORE
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4. Mechanical behaviour of carbon nanostructures
Abstract : AbstractCarbon nanotubes (CNTs) have extraordinary mechanical and electrical properties. Together with their small dimensions and low density, they are attractive candidates for building blocks in future nanoelectromechanical systems and for many other applications. READ MORE
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5. Dispersing Carbon Nanotubes: Towards Molecular Understanding
Abstract : Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) exhibit unique and fascinating intrinsic electrical, optical, thermal or mechanical properties that lead to a plethora of potential applications in composite materials, electronics, energy storage, medicine, among others. However, the manipulation of nanotubes is not trivial and there are significant difficulties to overcome before achieving their full potential in applications. READ MORE