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The main objective of this study is to investigate the buckling analysis of CCSs reinforced by CNTs subjected to combined loading of hydrostatic pressure and axial compression resting on the two-parameter elastic foundation (T-P-EF). It is one of the first attempts to derive the governing equations of the CCSs reinforced with CNTs, based on a generalized first-order shear deformation shell theory (FSDST) which includes shell-foundation interaction. By adopting the extended mixing rule, the effective material properties of CCSs reinforced by CNTs with linear distributions are approximated by introducing some efficiency parameters. Three carbon nanotube distribution in the matrix, i.e. uniform distribution (U) and V and X-types linear distribution are taken into account. The stability equations are solved by using the Galerkin procedure to determine the combined buckling loads (CBLs) of the structure selected here. The numerical illustrations cover CBLs characteristics of CCSs reinforced by CNTs in the presence of the T-P-EF. Finally, a parametric study is carried out to study the influences of the foundation parameters, the volume fraction of carbon nanotubes and the types of reinforcement on the CBLs. (C) 2021 China Ordnance Society. Publishing services by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of KeAi Communications Co. Ltd.

Geopolymer concrete is considered to be a sustainable alternative to Portland cement in construction industry. The incorporation of nano materials into geopolymer matrix contributes to enhance the mechanical and durability properties of concrete. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are characterized by high tensile strength and good durability properties. However, CNTs particles have significant large specific surface area that leads to encounter adhesion and dispersion difficulties in geopolymer matrix. Nano clay (NC) is utilized to increase pozzolanic activity and decrease the adhesion problems in geopolymer concrete. This research aims to investigate the hybrid effect of NC and CNTs on the resulting performances of hybrid fly ash/slag geopolymer concrete. In this study, geopolymer mixes were produced using fly ash/slag as an aluminosilicate source. The utilized alkaline activator was composed of both; sodium silicate (Na2SiO3) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solutions. Mechanical properties of the mixes were determined based on compressive and flexural strengths tests. Also the impacts of the inclusion of NC and CNTs on the air content, chloride resistance and water penetration depth on hybrid fly ash/slag geopolymer concrete were demonstrated. It was observed that the superior compressive strength for geopolymer mix was found to be in the mix incorporated by (2.5%) NC blended with (0.01%) CNTs. The engineering properties were significantly improved by using hybrid nanoparticles. The high pozzolanic effect of NC led to improve the compressive strength, as long as the nanotubes were used to reinforce the geopolymer concrete and hence enhance the durability properties.

In most African rural communities, ground water is the primary source of drinking water. Fluoride is a harmful substance found in ground water that causes serious health problems. The only answer to the fresh and clean water crisis is water treatment. Sustainable, cost-effective and efficient membrane filtration technologies are becoming progressively vital to solve the scarcity. Owing to their unique tunable physico-chemical properties, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were used in water treatment. This paper thoroughly reviews the health effects of consuming excess fluoride ions. The recent progress on the synthesis of CNT was also highlighted. A special emphasis was given to green synthetic routes for its preparation. Green catalysts provide defined size and morphology than conventional materials and also prevent metal leaching. The effects of incorporation of CNTs as filler in the matrix have been discussed in detail. The large-scale production of CNTs and their growth mechanisms; for water purification purposes are explored. It has been observed that CNTs have got an excellent filtration performance of fluoride, low biofouling activities and high water flux capacity. Besides, this review attempt to provide a clue for the functionalized CNTs based membranes as potential solutions in water purifications of fluoride ions in the future.

High-performance electromagnetic wave absorption and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials with multifunctional characters have attracted extensive scientific and technological interest, but they remain a huge challenge. Here, we reported an electrostatic assembly approach for fabricating 2D/1D/0D construction of Ti3C2Tx/carbon nanotubes/Co nanoparticles (Ti3C2Tx/CNTs/Co) nanocomposites with an excellent electromagnetic wave absorption, EMI shielding efficiency, flexibility, hydrophobicity, and photothermal conversion performance. As expected, a strong reflection loss of -85.8 dB and an ultrathin thickness of 1.4 mm were achieved. Meanwhile, the high EMI shielding efficiency reached 110.1 dB. The excellent electromagnetic wave absorption and shielding performances were originated from the charge carriers, electric/magnetic dipole polarization, interfacial polarization, natural resonance, and multiple internal reflections. Moreover, a thin layer of polydimethylsiloxane rendered the hydrophilic hierarchical Ti3C2Tx/CNTs/Co hydrophobic, which can prevent the degradation/oxidation of the MXene in high humidity condition. Interestingly, the Ti3C2Tx/CNTs/Co film exhibited a remarkable photothermal conversion performance with high thermal cycle stability and tenability. Thus, the multifunctional Ti3C2Tx/CNTs/Co nanocomposites possessing a unique blend of outstanding electromagnetic wave absorption and EMI shielding, light-driven heating performance, and flexible water-resistant features were highly promising for the next-generation intelligent electromagnetic attenuation system. Highlights The 2D/1D/0D Ti3C2Tx/carbon nanotubes/Co nanocomposite is successfully synthesized via an electrostatic assembly.Nanocomposites exhibit an excellent electromagnetic wave absorption and a remarkable electromagnetic interference shielding efficiency.The flexible, waterproof, and photothermal conversion performances are achieved. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40820-021-00673-9.

In order to satisfy the imperious requirements of low-detectable target aircraft in the current test and evaluation of airborne radar and to remedy the numerous defects of magnetic microwave absorbing coating in the practical application, a new type of light-weight electric loss coating with the carbon nanotubes(CNTs) was proposed by the optimal design of the absorbent content and coating thickness. A type of target unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV) with representative non-stealth structure was remolded by the present type of coating, and the detection range of airborne radar to the remolded UAV was obtained in the flight test. The results reveal that the microwave absorbing coating with a thickness of 2.5mm has the optimized microwave absorbing properties at a CNTs content of 15wt.%, and the reflection loss value can be inferior to -8dB over the whole X band. The intensity level of scattering center of the UAV degrades after coated, and the radar cross section (RCS) of coated UAV decreases by 20dB in the flight test.

This paper presents the synthesis and functionalization of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) with amino groups to prepare sensors for detecting explosives, in particular nitroaromatic explosives such as TNT. CNTs have been rown by aerosol-chemical vapor deposition (A-CVD) technique and analyzed by SEM, TEM Raman and IR spectroscopy methods. Very smooth and long CNTs with good electrical conductive properties have been obtained. Two steps of functionalization process have been performed, oxidation and amidation. Infrared absorption and elemental analysis confirmed the successful functionalization of the CNTs. 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Selection and peer-review under responsibility of the scientific committee of the Fabrication, Properties and Applications of Nano-Materials and Nano-Devices.

The presence of major heavy metals including Pb2+, Cu2+, Co2+, Ni2+, Hg2+, Cr6+, Cd2+, and Zn2+ in water is of great concern because they cannot degrade or be destroyed. They are toxic even at very low concentrations. Therefore, it is necessary to remove such toxicants from water. In the current study, polydopamine carbon nanotubes (PD-CNTs) and polysulfone (PS) composite membranes were prepared. The structural and morphological features of the prepared PDCN composite membranes were studied using FTIR, XRD, SEM, and EDS. The potential application of PDCNs for heavy metal removal was studied for the removal of Pb2+, Cr6+, and Cd2+ from wastewater. The maximum removal efficiency of 96.1% was obtained for Cr6+ at 2.6 pH using a composite membrane containing 1.0% PD-CNTs. The removal efficiencies decreased by 64.1 and 73.4, respectively, by enhancing the pressure from 0.50 up to 0.85 MPa. Under the same circumstances, the percentages of Pb+2 removal at 0.49 bar by the PDCNS membranes containing 0.5% and 1.0% PD-CNT were 70 and 90.3, respectively, and decreased to 54.3 and 57.0, respectively, upon increasing the pressure to 0.85 MPa. The results showed that PDCNS membranes have immense potential for the removal of heavy metals from water.

Amino-thiol bifunctional polysilsesquioxane/carbon nanotubes (PSQ/CNTs) magnetic composites were prepared by sol-gel method with two types of functional siloxanes coating on carboxyl CNTs simultaneously. The composites were served as efficient adsorbents for removing Hg(II) in aqueous solution and the adsorption properties were investigated systematically. The optimal pH of bifunctional composites for Hg(II) removal is at pH 4.5. The thermodynamic fitting curves are more consistent with the Langmuir model and the adsorption capacities of the bifunctional composites for Hg(II) varied from 1.63 to 1.94 mmol g−1 at 25°C according to the Langmuir model. The kinetics curves are more fitted to the pseudo-second-order model and the composites could selectively adsorb Hg(II) in a series of binary metal ions solution. The elution regeneration tests showed that the adsorption rate could still reach 78% after repeat cycle three times. It is expected that the bifunctional PSQ/CNTs magnetic composites can be potentially applied to remove low concentration Hg(II) from waste water.

Electromagnetic radiation can cause serious harm to the human body, such as the rise in body temperature and the decrease in immune function. In this study, the carbon nanotubes (CNTs)/Fe3O4 nonwovens were used to prepare wearable flexible absorbing materials. First, the single-layer absorbing structures were prepared by hot rolling, dipping, and film fabrication, respectively. Then, the single-layer structures were combined to form the multi-layer absorbing structures. By testing and analyzing the absorbing performance of various structures in the X-band frequency range, the optimum combination scheme was found, together with a good reflection loss value of CNTs/Fe3O4 nonwoven material. The experiment results displayed that the single-layer hot-rolled nonwovens modified by CNTs have the best wave absorbing performance. Its minimum reflection loss of −18.59 dB occurred at 10.55 GHz, and the efficient frequency occurred at 8.86–12.40 GHz. The modified film can significantly improve the absorbing performance of multi-layer structures. In addition, the absorbing performance was closely related to both the place where the absorbing film was introduced and the type of absorbing fillers. When the film-forming CNTs (FC) film was located at the bottom layer of the multi-layer structure, the hot rolled CNTs hot rolled mixed reagent film forming CNTs (HC-HM-FC) structure constructed exhibited the best absorbing effects. Its minimum reflection loss can reach −33 dB, and the effective absorbing frequency range covered half of the X-band.

Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) are promising materials for chemical gas sensing because of their high electrical and mechanical properties and significant sensitivity to changes in the local environment. However, high-content MWCNT films suffer from the low tunability of the electrical resistance, which is crucial for high chemoresistive sensing performance. This study reports the conjugation of MWCNTs and oligomers of polyaniline (PANI) doped with Ag+ or Cu2+ incorporated into a PVC/polyacrylate. MWCNTs were sonicated in n-methyl pyrrolidine (NMP), and PANI was conjugated via a 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl) carbodiimide and an N-hydroxysuccinimide (EDC/NHS) process. MWCNT/PANI Ag+ or Cu2+ conjugates were doped to form a coordinate bond. The doped conjugates were successfully incorporated into the PVC/polyacrylate. These MWCNT/PANI conjugates doped were exposed to different concentrations of ethylene gas to examine their feasibility for ethylene detection.

Developments in the synthesis and scalable manufacturing of carbon nanomaterials like carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been widely used in the polymer material industry over the last few decades, resulting in a series of fascinating multifunctional composites used in fields ranging from portable electronic devices, entertainment and sports to the military, aerospace, and automotive sectors. CNTs offer good thermal and electrical properties, as well as a low density and a high Young’s modulus, making them suitable nanofillers for polymer composites. As mechanical reinforcements for structural applications CNTs are unique due to their nano-dimensions and size, as well as their incredible strength. Although a large number of studies have been conducted on these novel materials, there have only been a few reviews published on their mechanical performance in polymer composites. As a result, in this review we have covered some of the key application factors as well as the mechanical properties of CNTs-reinforced polymer composites. Finally, the potential uses of CNTs hybridised with polymer composites reinforced with natural fibres such as kenaf fibre, oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) fibre, bamboo fibre, and sugar palm fibre have been highlighted.

In order to overcome the limitations of current endodontic sealers, especially against resistant bacteria, recent developments in the field of nanotechnology have proved the necessity to reconsider the composition and physico-chemical properties of classical sealers. Nanoparticles with their unique features in terms of small size and high specific surface area, are the best choice for incorporation of antiseptic agents and effective delivery. The aim of our study is to prepare a novel platform for antibacterial drug delivery in dental adhesive systems used in endodontics. For this purpose, multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) encapsulating chlorhexidine (CHX) and colloidal silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were prepared and incorporated into commercial sealer and investigated in terms of bonding performance to dentin and effectiveness against E. faecalis, S. aureus and Candida albicans, which are responsible for the majority of the failures in endodontic treatments. In this context, the challenges related to the long-term biological effects of CHX/AgNPs loaded MWCNTs are discussed.

Hierarchically structured 3-dimensional electrodes based on branched carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are prepared on a glassy carbon (GC) substrate in a sequence of electrodeposition and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) steps as follows: Primary CNTs are grown over electrodeposited iron by CVD followed by a second Fe deposition and finally the CVD growth of secondary CNTs. The prepared 3-dimensional CNT structures (CNT/CNT/GC) exhibit enhanced double-layer capacitance and thus larger surface area compared to CNT/GC. Pt electrodeposition onto both types of electrodes yields a uniform and homogeneous Pt nanoparticle distribution. Each preparation step is followed by scanning electron microscopy, while the CNTs were additionally characterized by Raman spectroscopy. In this way it is demonstrated that by varying the parameters during the electrodeposition and CVD steps, a tuning of the structural parameters of the hierarchical electrodes is possible. The suitability of the hierarchical electrodes for electrocatalytic applications is demonstrated using the methanol electro-oxidation as a test reaction. The Pt mass specific activity towards methanol oxidation of Pt-CNT/CNT/GC is approximately 2.5 times higher than that of Pt-CNT/GC, and the hierarchical electrode exhibits a more negative onset potential. Both structures demonstrate an exceptionally high poisoning tolerance.

The aggregation and the rapid restructuring of the photoinduced electron−hole pairs restructuring in the process of photoelectric response remains a great challenge. In this study, a kind of Multi-walled carbon nanotubes loaded Alpha-Fe2O3 (CNTs/α-Fe2O3) heterostructure composite is successfully prepared via the one-step method. Due to the synergistic effect in the as-prepared CNTs/α-Fe2O3, the defect sites and oxygen-containing functional groups of CNTs can dramatically improve the interface charge separation efficiency and prevent the aggregation of α-Fe2O3. The improved photocurrent and enhanced hole–electron separation rate in the CNTs/α-Fe2O3 is obtained, and the narrower band gap is measured to be 2.8 ev with intensive visible-light absorption performance. Thus, the CNTs/α-Fe2O3 composite serves as an excellent visible light photocatalyst and exhibits an outstanding photocatalytic activity for the cationic dye degradation of rhodamine B (RhB). This research supplies a fresh application area forα-Fe2O3 photocatalyst and initiates a new approach for design of high efficiency photocatalytic materials.

With the rapid development of flexible electronic devices (especially flexible LCD/OLED), flexible transparent electrodes (FTEs) with high light transmittance, high electrical conductivity, and excellent stretchability have attracted extensive attention from researchers and businesses. FTEs serve as an important part of display devices (touch screen and display), energy storage devices (solar cells and super capacitors), and wearable medical devices (electronic skin). In this paper, we review the recent progress in the field of FTEs, with special emphasis on metal materials, carbon-based materials, conductive polymers (CPs), and composite materials, which are good alternatives to the traditional commercial transparent electrode (i.e., indium tin oxide, ITO). With respect to production methods, this article provides a detailed discussion on the performance differences and practical applications of different materials. Furthermore, major challenges and future developments of FTEs are also discussed.

Composite materials are frequently used in the construction of rail, tunnels, and pipelines as well as in the construction of aircraft, ships, and chemical pipelines. When such structural elements are formed from new-generation composites, such as CNT-reinforced composites, and their interaction with the ground, there is a need to renew the dynamic response calculations under moving pressures and to create new mathematical solution methods during their design. The aim of this study was to analyze the influences of elastic foundations (EFs) and material gradient on the dynamic response of infinitely long carbon nanotube (CNT)-based polymer pipes under combined static and moving pressures. The CNT-based polymer pipes resting on the EFs were exposed to the axial and moving pressures. The uniform and heterogeneous reinforcement distributions of CNTs, which varied linearly throughout the thickness of polymer pipes, were considered. After setting the problem, the fundamental equations derived to find new analytical expressions for dynamic coefficients and critical velocity, which are dynamic characteristics of cylindrical pipes reinforced by the uniform and linear distributions of CNTs, were solved in the framework of the vibration theory. Finally, numerical computations were performed to examine the effects of EFs on the critical parameters depending on the characteristics of the pipes, the speed of moving pressures, the shape of the distribution of CNTs, and the change in volume fractions.

The carbon nanostructures (CNS) were successfully grown during the chemical vapour deposition of ethene (C2H4) and hydrogen (H2) over a supported Ni0.362Fe0.64 catalyst. The temperature of the reaction was varied between 400 °C and 700 °C with different ratios of hydrogen and ethene (20/80, 50/50 and 80/20). The increase of the H2 in the reaction gas gives higher deposition yield of carbon where the maximum yield is observed at a mixture of 50/50 of H2 and C2H4 respectively. The results showed that the structures of the carbon formed by the decomposition of ethene were dependent on the reaction temperature and the gas ratio employed. Graphitic nanofibers (GNFs) and multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were produced when the temperature reached 700 °C, while at the lower temperature 600 °C, disordered CNS with encapsulation and some amorphous nanostructures tended to form.

This numerical investigation intends to present the impact of nanoparticles volume fraction, Casson, and magnetic force on natural convection in the boundary layer region of a horizontal cylinder in a Casson nanofluid under constant heat flux boundary conditions. Methanol is considered as a host Casson fluid. Graphite oxide (GO), single and multiple walls carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs and MWCNTs) nanoparticles have been incorporated to support the heat transfer performances of the host fluid. The Keller box technique is employed to solve the transformed governing equations. Our numerical findings were in an excellent agreement with the preceding literature. Graphical results of the effect of the relevant parameters on some physical quantities related to examine the behavior of Casson nanofluid flow were obtained, and they confirmed that an augmentation in Casson parameter results in a decline in local skin friction, velocity, or temperature, as well as leading to an increment in local Nusselt number. Furthermore, MWCNTs are the most efficient in improving the rate of heat transfer and velocity, and they possess the lowest temperature.

The electrochemical reduction of CO2 to methanol is a promising strategy, which currently suffers from the poor catalytic activity, selectivity, and stability of the electrode. Here, we report a simple one-pot hydrothermal strategy to fabricate Mo&ndash, Bi BMC@CNT nanocomposites, in which Mo&ndash, Bi bimetallic chalcogenide nanoparticles were in-situ decorated on carbon nanotubes. The Mo&ndash, Bi BMC nanoparticles with an average particle size of 12 nm were uniformly supported on the surface of CNTs without aggregation into larger clusters. The Mo&ndash, Bi BMC@CNT nanocomposites exhibited a relatively good catalytic performance for the electrochemical reduction of CO2 to methanol in a 60 wt.% 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate aqueous electrolyte. Among them, the Mo&ndash, Bi BMC@CNT-15% nanocomposite showed the highest Faradaic efficiency of 81% for methanol at &minus, 0.3 V vs. a saturated calomel reference electrode (SCE) and a stable current density is 5.6 mA cm&minus, 2 after a run time of 12 h. The excellent catalytic properties are likely attributed to its nanostructure and fast electron transfer. These derive from the synergistic effect of Mo&ndash, Bi and the high conductivity of CNTs. This work opens a way to provide an efficient catalytic system for the electroreduction of CO2 to methanol in industrial applications.

Lowering the platinum group metal content of oxygen reduction reaction catalysts is among the most prevalent research focuses in the field. This target is herein approached through supported Pd(II) complexes. Starting from a commercial macrocycle, a new ligand is synthesized, its solution behavior and binding properties briefly explored (potentiometry, UV-Vis) and then used to prepare a new catalyst. A supramolecular approach is used in order to obtain homogeneous decoration of carbon nanotubes surfaces, fostering novel possibilities to access single-ion active sites. The novel catalyst is characterized through X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and scanning transmission electron microscopy and its promising oxygen reduction reaction performance is evaluated via rotating ring-disk electrode and rotating disk electrode in half-cell studies.

A thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) based nanocomposite with the same weight ratio of hybrid nanofillers composed of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and montmorillonite nanoclay (DK4) was prepared using a melt blending technique with an internal mixer. The TPE composite was blended from polylactic acid (PLA), liquid natural rubber (LNR) as a compatibilizer and natural rubber (NR) in a volume ratio of 70:10:20, respectively. The weight ratio of CNTs and DK4 was 2.5 wt.%. The prepared samples were exposed to gamma radiation at range of 0–250 kGy. After exposure to gamma radiation, the mechanical, thermo-mechanical, thermal and electrical conductivity properties of the composites were significantly higher than unirradiated TPE composites as the irradiation doses increased up to 150 kGy. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) micrographs revealed the good distribution and interaction between the nano-fillers and the matrix in the prepared TPE hybrid nanocomposites. In summary, the findings from this work definite that gamma irradiation might be a viable treatment to improve the properties of TPE nanocomposite for electronic packaging applications., Highlights • Carbon nanotubes/montmorillonite nanocomposite was prepared via a melt blending. • Gamma irradiation improved the interaction and dispersion of nanofillers in matrix. • At 150 kGy, the thermo-mechanical properties and conductivities improved.

Nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been used as an excellent material for catalysis, separation, adsorption and disinfection processes. CNTs have grabbed the attention of the scientific community and they have the potential to adsorb most of the organic compounds from water. Unlike, reverse osmosis (RO), nanofiltration (NF) and ultrafiltration (UF) membranes aligned CNT membranes can act as high-flow desalination membranes. CNTs provide a relatively safer electrode solution for biosensors. The article is of the utmost importance for the scientists and technologists working in water purification technologies to eliminate the water crisis in the future. This review summarizes about the application of CNTs in water purification.

Ultraviolet A light (UV-A, 320&ndash, 400 nm), which is unblockable by sunscreen, requires careful detection for disease avoidance. In this study, we propose a novel photosensing device capable of detecting UV-A. Cancer-causing UV light can be simultaneously monitored with tiny rapid response sensors for a high carrier transition speed. In our research, a multifunctional ZnO/ZnS nanomaterial hybrid-sprinkled carbon nanotube (CNT) was created for the purpose of fabricating a multipurpose, semiconductorbased application. For our research, ZnO nanorods (NRs) were grown by using a facile hydrothermal method on SiO2 substrate, then vulcanized to form ZnO/ZnS coreshell nanorods, which were sprinkled with carbon nanotubes (CNTs). Results indicate that SiO2/ZnO/ZnS/CNT structures exhibited a stronger conducting current with and without light than those samples without CNTs. Multiple material characterizations of the nanostructures, including of atomic force microscopy (AFM) surface morphology evaluation, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) indicate that CNTs could be successfully spread on top of the ZnO/ZnS coreshell structures. Furthermore, chemical binding properties, material crystallinity, and optical properties were examined by X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and photoluminescence (PL). Owing to their compact size, simple fabrication, and low cost, ZnO/ZnS coreshell NRs/CNT/SiO2-based nanocomposites are promising for future industrial optoelectronic applications.

In this paper, we synthesize carbon nanotubes (CNTs) by using atmospheric pressure microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition (AMPCVD). In AMPCVD, a coaxial plasma generator provides 200 W 2.45 GHz microwave plasma at atmospheric pressure to decompose the precursor. A high-temperature tube furnace provides a suitable growth temperature for the deposition of CNTs. Optical fiber spectroscopy was used to measure the compositions of the argon&ndash, ethanol&ndash, hydrogen plasma. A comparative experiment of ethanol precursor decomposition, with and without plasma, was carried out to measure the role of the microwave plasma, showing that the 200 W microwave plasma can decompose 99% of ethanol precursor at any furnace temperature. CNTs were prepared on a stainless steel substrate by using the technology to decompose ethanol with the plasma power of 200 W at the temperatures of 500, 600, 700, and 800 &deg, C, CNT growth increases with the increase in temperature. Prepared CNTs, analyzed by SEM and HRTEM, were shown to be multiwalled and tangled with each other. The measurement of XPS and Raman spectroscopy indicates that many oxygenated functional groups have attached to the surface of the CNTs.

Nanofluids are a novel class of heat transfer fluid that plays a vital role in industries. In mathematical investigations, these fluids are modeled in terms of traditional integer-order partial differential equations (PDEs). It is recognized that traditional PDEs cannot decode the complex behavior of physical flow parameters and memory effects. Therefore, this article intends to study the mixed convection heat transfer in nanofluid over an inclined vertical plate via fractional derivatives approach. The problem in hand is modeled in connection with Atangana&ndash, Baleanu fractional derivatives without singular and local kernel with a strong memory. Human blood is considered as base fluid and carbon nanotube (CNTs) (single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs)) are dispersed into it to form blood-CNTs nanofluid. The nanofluid is considered to flow in a saturated porous medium under the influence of an applied magnetic field. The exact analytical expressions for velocity and temperature profiles are acquired using the Laplace transform technique and plotted in various graphs. The empirical results indicate that the memory effect decreases with increasing fractional parameters in the case of both temperature and velocity profiles. Moreover, the temperature profile is higher for blood SWCNTs because of higher thermal conductivity whereas this trend is found opposite in the case of velocity profile due to densities difference.

Mechanical and strain sensing capabilities of carbon nanotube (CNT) reinforced composites manufactured by digital light processing (DLP) 3D printing technology have been studied. Both CNT content and a post-curing treatment effects have been analyzed. It has been observed that post-curing treatment has a significant influence on mechanical properties, with an increase of Young&rsquo, s modulus and glass transition temperature whereas their effect in electrical properties is not so important. Furthermore, the strain sensing tests show a linear response of electrical resistance with applied strain, with higher values of sensitivity when decreasing CNT content due to a higher interparticle distance. Moreover, the electrical sensitivity of bending tests is significantly lower than in tensile ones due to the compression subjected face effect. Therefore, the good gauge factor values (around 2&ndash, 3) and the high linear response proves the applicability of the proposed nanocomposites in structural health monitoring applications.

Wearable electronic sensor was prepared on a light and flexible substrate. The breathing sensor has a broad assumption and great potential for portable devices in wearable technology. In the present work, the application of a flexible thermoplastic polyurethane/multiwalled carbon nanotubes (TPU/MWCNTs) strain sensor was demonstrated. This composite was prepared by a novel technique using a thermoplastic filtering membrane based on electrospinning technology. Aqueous dispersion of MWCNTs was filtered through membrane, dried and then welded directly on a T-shirt and encapsulated by a thin silicone layer. The sensing layer was also equipped by electrodes. A polymer composite sensor is capable of detecting a deformation by changing its electrical resistance. A T-shirt was capable of analyzing a type, frequency and intensity of human breathing. The sensitivity to the applied strain of the sensor was improved by the oxidation of MWCNTs by potassium permanganate (KMnO4) and also by subsequent application of the prestrain., Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic-Program NPU I [LO1504]; Operational Program Research and Development for Innovations; TBU in Zlin [IGA/CPS/2018/005, IGA/CPS/2019/010]; national budget of the Czech Republic, within project CPS-strengthening research capacity [CZ.1.05/2.1.00/19.0409]; European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)European Union (EU)

In the present work, preparation of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and carbon nanoparticles (CNPs) by using pulsed laser ablation of a graphite target in water without using catalyst was demonstrated. The effect of laser wavelength on the optical absorption and structural properties has been studied. X-ray diffraction (XRD) data shows the synthesized CNTs were polycrystalline and a peak related to the diamond structure was observed. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) investigation displays that the average diameter of CNTs synthesized with 532 nm was 20 nm and few micrometers in length, while the CNTs synthesized with 1064 nm have an average diameter of 75 nm and lengths of few sub-micrometers. Some of CNPs were noticed to deposit on the CNTs. Transmission electron microscope (TEM) was used to study the morphology of MWCNTs. Raman spectra confirm formation of MWCNTs during the presence of three peaks belonged to D-band, G-band and 2D-band. The intensity ratio of IG/ID is larger than unity for MWCTs prepared by two laser wavelengths. The colloidal MWCNTs prepared by 532 nm laser pulses showed higher absorption than that of MWCNTs prepared with 1064 nm. The current-voltage characteristics and responsivity of hybrid In/p-MWCNTs/n-Si heterojunction photodetectors prepared at different CNTs film thicknesses were investigated at room temperature. The responsivity of hybrid MWCNTs/n-Si photodetector has two peaks of response, the first peak was found at 650 nm and the second peak located at 850 nm. The maximum responsivity was 0.53 A/W at 532 nm was found for the photodetector fabricated with 532 nm laser. The energy band diagram of MWCNTs/Si heterojunction was constructed under illumination condition.

The development of biochar-based composites from biomass and the prospect of developing carbon-based electrodes have attracted considerable attention within the electrochemistry community. Although functional carbon-based materials (e.g. activated carbon, carbon nanotubes/fibers, and graphene) are conventionally used as an electrode in energy storage systems due to their low potential plateau, acceptable capacity, and stable cycling performance, there still are significant disadvantages associated with these materials reliance on fossil fuels and energy-intensive synthesis conditions which make them environmentally harmful and costly. Hence, the conversion of biomass into biochar-based composites with desirable structure (i.e. heteroatom doped, hierarchical porous, interconnected 3D pore network, few-layer graphene, few-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs), and olive and circular-shaped structures) has recently been introduced as an alternative to conventional electrode active material and successfully enhanced the energy content and mitigated waste management issues. Herein we review and summarize the various physical and chemical modifications for biochar-based composites and compare their electrochemical behaviors in energy storage systems. To the authors' knowledge, there is presently no available literature that concisely summarizes the surface topography and morphology on nitrogen-based 3D interconnected composites.

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In this study, electrical arc discharge method is used for the synthesis of multi wall carbon nanotubes (CNTs). The advantages of applied setup for producing CNTs are simplicity, low-cost procedures and avoiding the multistep purification. The experiments were optimized by submerging graphite electrodes inside deionized water and various concentrations of sodium chloride solution. The purpose of this research is to investigate the effect of liquid medium on growth, size and quality of the CNTs structures. The results show that CNTs of 150 Â µm length or larger with high purity and quality without using catalyst are produced on the cathode surface. Furthermore, the quantity of CNTs is influenced by NaCl concentration. Scanning electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction technique were used to characterize the results.

The tribological behavior of novel 7.5 wt% carbon nanotube-based lubricant greases in PAO (polyalphaolefin) oil with and without 1.0 wt% MoS2, together with several other commercial greases such as calcium, lithium, were studied. The test results showed a marked reduction of frictional coefficient achieved by the CNTs based grease samples with an average benefit of around 30% compared to conventional greases. The steady state test under 1.00 GPa average contact pressure in a mixed lubrication regime and the fretting test showed the best results in terms of friction reduction obtained by CNTs greases. Steady state tests at higher average contact pressure of 1.67 GPa proved to have a lower friction coefficient for CNTs grease containing MoS2, otherwise CNTs grease without MoS2 showed an average value of CoF comparable to calcium and lithium greases, both in a boundary and a mixed regime. The protection against wear, a considerable decrease (−60%) of reference parameter was measured with CNTs grease with MoS2 (NLGI 2) in comparison with the worst conventional grease and −22% in comparison with the best conventional grease. The data indicated that our novel carbon nanotube greases show superior tribological properties and will have promising applications in the corresponding industry.

Owing to their high thermal transfer rates, nanofluids gain attentions of the researchers and scientists. They have significant industrial and technological implementations in everyday life. A novel category of nanofluid, “hybrid nanofluid,” has recently been developed to further enhance the heat transfer rate. This article flashes on the magnetohydrodynamic flow of engine oil (base fluid) with hybrid nanoparticles ( M W C N T − M o S 4 ) and ( S W C N T − A g ) over a vertical stretching cylinder. Moreover, the impacts of viscous dissipation and thermal radiation are also taken into account. Tiwari and Das nanofluid model with latest thermo physical characteristics and features of hybrid nanofluid is considered to formulate the physical problem. Further, contributions of numerous shape-factors are incorporated. The system of partial differential equations of the current model is converted into system of ordinary differential equations by adopting the suitable similarity practice. A bvp4c solver (shooting method) via MATLAB is employed to numerically compute findings of converted system. The significance of prominent parameters for subjective flow fields is investigated and elaborated through figures and charts. Temperature distribution enhances for larger values of melting parameter and porosity variable. Furthermore, larger temperature ratio parameter improved the temperature field. It is also analyzed that the larger values of porosity variable slow down the flow of fluid while enhances the temperature profile. Heat transfer depict retardation against the uplifting values of volume fraction. The two categories of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) namely, single-walled (SWCNTs) and multi-walled (MWCNTs) carbon nanotubes are considered for saturation in base fluid.

The purpose of this investigation is to examine the effect of MHD on steady 2D transport of C 6 H 9 N a O 7 ( S A ) M W C N T & C 6 H 9 N a O 7 ( S A ) S W C N T nanofluids over a quadratic stretching surface with velocity slip conditions. Non-linear thermal radiation, melting phenomenon and CCHF model are also employed. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are taken as nanomaterials in this study which are then submerged in the base-fluid. Carbon nanotubes can effectively increase the thermal efficiency and the mechanical characteristics of the working liquid. The CNTs used in the presented research are thus studied with considerable potential for thermal applications. The mathematical expressions of the nano-fluid problem in state of PDEs are overset in the dimensionless ODEs by utilizing suitable variables. The numerical and graphical outcomes of the flow and thermal transport are investigated by utilizing the proficiency of the bvp4c technique (Labotto IIIA formula) in MATLAB. Furthermore, the rheological behavior of pertinent parameters is analyzed against the flow and thermal fields.

Ultra-conductive copper (UCC) has an enormous potential to disrupt the existing electrical and electronic systems. Recent studies on carbon nanotubes (CNTs), a new class of materials, showed the ballistic conductance of electricity. Researchers around the world are able to demonstrate ultra-conductivity in micro- and millimeter-length sections using various processing techniques by embedding CNTs in the copper matrix. Although multiple methods promise the possibility of producing copper-based nanocomposites with gains in electrical conductivity, thus far, scaling up these results has been quite a challenge. We investigated a hybrid method of both hot-pressing followed by rolling in order to produce UCC wire. Cu/CNT billets of 1/10%, 1/15%, and 1/20% were hot-pressed and the conductivity results were compared to a hot-pressed pure copper billet. Our results indicated that this method is not a viable approach, as the gains in electrical conductivity are neutralized, followed by attenuation of the wire cross-section.

The analysis explored a numerical simulation of microorganisms, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and ferric oxide water-based hybrid nanofluid flow induced by a wavy fluctuating spinning disc with energy propagation. In the presence of CNTs and magnetic nanoparticulates, the nanofluid is synthesized. The exceptional tensile strength, flexibility, and electrical and thermal conductivity of carbon nanotubes and iron nanoparticles have been extensively reported. The motive of the proposed analysis is to optimize thermal energy conveyance efficiency for a spectrum of industrial and biomedical applications. The phenomena have been expressed as a system of partial differential equations (PDEs) which contain the momentum, energy, concentration, and motile microorganism equations. The modeled equations have been diminished to the dimensionless system of nonlinear ODEs through a similarity framework. The Matlab built-in package boundary value solver has been utilized to solve the obtained system of ODEs. The findings are compared to the PCM technique for validity purposes. The results are illustrated graphically and discussed. The layout of a rotating disc has a positive effect on energy transition and velocity profile. The irregular rotating surface increases energy progression up to 15% relative to a smooth surface. The accumulation of nanocomposites (CNTs and magnetic nanoparticles) significantly enhanced the thermal capabilities of the liquid medium. When operating with a low distribution, it is more impactful.

Crack is the main distress of asphalt pavement. Sealant is one of the most commonly used crack repair materials, and its performance is the key to affect the service life of asphalt pavements. In order to find an efficient modifier and optimize the performances of crack sealants. In this paper, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) were used as modifiers to prepare CNTs/SBS composite-modified asphalt crack sealant. The properties of the sealant were tested to evaluate its suitability for crack repair, which included the viscosity, softening point, resilience recovery, cone penetration, flow value, penetration, aging resistance, and fatigue resistance. The results showed that the conventional properties of the sealants meet the requirements of the specification. In addition, after heating aging, the elastic recovery rate of the sealant containing more CNTs decreased only slightly. The sealant containing 1 wt% CNTs exhibited a higher viscosity, fatigue resistance, thermal aging resistance.

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were successfully prepared using chemical vapor deposition method on nickel-coated silicon substrates. The CNTs were then modified to obtain functionalized ends. Afterward, acrylate polymers were successfully grafted on the surface of CNTs by atom transfer radical polymerization method. The synthesis process was optimized by studying the surface properties of the composite films. It revealed the existence of chemical bonding between CNTs and polymers. The introduction of CNTs into polymers could improve the water resistance of films. Micro/nano and papillary structures similar to that of lotus leaf were obtained when the polymer matrix was partly etched. The excellent fluid drag reduction performances of film surfaces were expected to be applied in microfluid devices and packaging field.

In the present work, the mechanical and tribological properties of carbon nanotube (CNT)-reinforced Cu matrix composites featuring 0&ndash, 1.8 vol% CNTs prepared by spark plasma sintering under dry sliding and boundary lubrication conditions were investigated. The results of microstructure revealed that the bonding interface in Cu/CNT composites was very well established. Additionally, the addition of CNTs has a positive effect on improving the hardness and tensile strength of the composites, while the stress&ndash, strain response quasi-static tensile test confirms the same results. CNTs are proved to lead to certain self-lubrication. The addition of CNTs could result in decreased coefficient of friction (COF) and wear rates by reducing adhesive wear under dry sliding conditions, while the oil lubricating film was the major reason for decreased COF under boundary lubrication conditions.

Interfacial interaction is investigated between the two basic constituents in Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics (CFRPs). Efforts have been made to quantify the Interfacial Shear Strength (IFSS) between individual Carbon Fiber (CF) and epoxy matrix in CFRPs by performing single fiber micro-droplet debond test. Initially, IFSS of the epoxy composites reinforced with unsized or Heated Carbon Fiber (HCF) is assessed. Study is then extended to assess the IFSS of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) based CFRP hybrid composites. The hybrid composites are prepared by reinforcing epoxy matrix with CNT grafted Carbon Fibers (CNTCF). The versatile, simple and time effective method of chemical vapor deposition is used to synthesize CNTs directly on the surface of CF. IFSS is found to enhance after the inclusion of grafted CNTs in CFRP composites. Keeping in mind the application view point of CFRPs to put up with varying loads, effect of loading rate on the IFSS of CFRPs is also examined. To this end, both HCF/epoxy and CNTCF/epoxy composites are debonded at cross-head rates varying by two orders of magnitude and IFSS values are compared. Finally, scanning electron microscopy of debonded fibers is carried out to understand the interfacial failure mechanism in various composites.

This work presents a new insight into the potential of a Ni/CeZrO2 catalyst in two separate processes: (i) Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) using methane as a feedstock to obtain carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and H2, and (ii) catalyst regeneration with H2O that yields H2. The direct reaction of methane with H2O (steam methane reforming (SMR)) leads to H2 and CO (and CO2), whereas carbon deposition&mdash, regardless of its type&mdash, is an unwanted reaction. The concept presented in this work assumes dividing that process into two reactors, which allows one to obtain two valuable products, i.e., CNTs and H2. The literature data on CNT production via CVD ignores the issue of H2 formation. Moreover, there is no data concerning CNT production in fluidized bed reactors over ceria-zirconia supported metal catalysts. The results presented in this work show that CNTs can be formed on Ni/CeZrO2 during CH4 decomposition, and that the catalyst can be easily regenerated with H2O, which is accompanied by a high production of H2. The ability of Ni/CeZrO2 to be regenerated is its main advantage over the Ni-MgO catalyst that is popular for CNT production. This paper also shows that the Ni/CeZrO2 catalyst has the potential to be used for CNT and H2 production in a larger scale process, e.g., in a fluidized bed reactor.

MnO2 doped polyaniline (PANI) grafted on 3D CNTs/graphene was fabricated using basic in situ redox deposition. The HRTEM and FESEM studies validate that MnO2 doped polyaniline (PANI) can be efficiently coated over the surface of CNTs/graphene. The incorporation of MnO2 in polyaniline well depicted by elemental mapping. The electrochemical studies showed that maximum specific capacitance of 1360 Fg−1 at 5 mV s−1 scan rate was achieved for the MnO2 doped PANI/CNTs/graphene composite, which was nearly 30% higher than 1160 Fg−1 of MnO2 doped PANI /CNTs and 50% more than the 600 Fg−1 of MnO2 doped PANI composite. Moreover, this composite provided a good cycling stability of 82% after 5000 cycles with mentionable capacitance retention. The incredible electrochemical performance is accredited mainly to the porous hierarchical architecture, which consisted of interconnected MnO2 doped PANI uniformly coated over the CNTs/graphene carbon framework. Ashok K. Sharma and Indu Kaushal are thankful to University Grants Commission (F. No. 42–345/2013 (SR)), New Delhi, India for providing financial assistance under the scheme of support for major research project. Scopus

In this study, we report a 3D structured carbon foam electrode assembled from a bi-functional NiCo catalyst, carbon nanotubes (CNT), and a monolith 3D structured carbon foam (CF) as a highly active and stable electrode for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and methanol oxidation reaction (MOR). When the NiCo@CNTs/CF electrode was used as an anode in OER, after the anodization step, the electrode required a small overpotential of 320 mV to reach the current density of 10 mA cm−2 and demonstrated excellent stability over a long testing time (total 30 h) in 1 M KOH. The as-prepared NiCo@CNTs/CF electrode also exhibited a good performance towards methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) with high current density, 100 mA cm−2 at 0.6 V vs. Ag/AgCl, and good stability in 1 M KOH plus 0.5 M CH3OH electrolyte. The NiCo@CNTs/CF catalyst/electrode provides a potential for application as an anode in water electrolysis and direct methanol fuel cells.

Nitric acid vapor phase oxidation of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) was proposed as a promising technique to fabricate poly styrene-co-acrylonitrile (SAN)-grafted-CNTs via atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP). The in-situ ATRP grafting approach was successfully employed to graft polystyrene (PS), SAN and polyacrylonitrile (PAN), onto the convex surfaces of pristine MWCNTs (PCNT) and acid-functionalized MWCNTs (FCNT). Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-NMR), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) confirmed the effectiveness of the modification via the ATRP grafting approach. The molar composition of acrylonitrile in the synthesized copolymer on the surface of CNTs for an FCNTs was calculated to be about 80% and 67.5% by 1H-NMR and TGA respectively, whereas the value is lower for PCNTs. Morphological studies showed that SAN-grafted FCNTs exhibit rougher surface morphology compared to the SAN-grafted PCNTs. Moreover, the higher diameter of the FCNTs indicated the higher polymer content, which was coated onto CNTs functionalized by vapor-phase oxidation. Therefore, the vapor phase oxidation strategy employed in this study could be utilized as a general method to prepare CNTs which can serve as an ATRP macroinitiator for the fabrication of various polymer grafted CNTs.

The squeezed MHD flow of water, ethylene glycol and engine oil based metallic nanoparticles over a sensor surface in the presence of thermal radiation energy have been investigated. The physical significance of the problem is water, ethylene glycol and engine oil based on the geometry and the interaction of copper (Cu), alumina (Al2O3) and carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs and MWCNTs). The governing partial differential equations of momentum and energy are transformed to similarity equations (ODEs) for certain families of the controlling parameters. The numerical and analytical solutions of the resulting ODEs are solved using fourth or fifth order Fehlberg method with shooting technique and optimal homotopy asymptotic method (OHAM) and it is also found that there is no significance difference between them. It is investigated that in squeezing flow phenomena, SWCNTs-engine oil in the presence of thermal radiation energy gives approximately more than 30% enhancement in the heat transfer as compared to the water based SWCNTs and MWCNTs.

Nanocomposite films of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) containing constant ratio of both single and multi-wall carbon nanotubes had been obtained by dispersion techniques and were investigated by different techniques. The infrared spectrum confirmed that SWNTs and MWNTs have been covalently related OH and CC bonds within PVA. The X-ray diffraction indicated lower crystallinity after the addition of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) due to interaction between CNTs and PVA. Transmission electron microscope (TEM) illustrated that SWNTs and MWNTs have been dispersed into PVA polymeric matrix and it wrapped with PVA. The properties of PVA were enhanced by the presence of CNTs. TEM images show uniform distribution of CNTs within PVA and a few broken revealing that CNTs broke aside as opposed to being pulled out from fracture surface which suggests an interfacial bonding between CNTs and PVA. Maximum value of AC conductivity was recorded at higher frequencies. The behavior of both dielectric constant (ɛ′) and dielectric loss (ɛ″) were decreased when frequency increased related to dipole direction within PVA films to orient toward the applied field. At higher frequencies, the decreasing trend seems nearly stable as compared with lower frequencies related to difficulty of dipole rotation. Keywords: CNTs, XRD, TEM, AC conductivity

The present article deals with the vibration problem associated with thin carbon fiber reinforced composite (CFRC) shell structures that can be mitigated by addition of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in the polymer matrix phase of such CFRC structures. Mori-Tanaka in conjunction with strength of material method has been employed to obtain the elastic properties of such hybrid composite. Shell structure is discretized by eight noded shell element having five degree of freedom at each node where stress resultant-type Koiter's shell theory is applied. Impulse response using Duhamel integral and frequency response analysis have been carried out to analyze the damping phenomena of hybrid composite structure considering Raleigh damping. Results revealed that there are profound influence of carbon nanotube content on the dynamic response of the system. It is also found that the both the damping and stiffness of the structure is increased by the inclusion of carbon nanotubes.

This paper is about the research that carbon nanotubes (CNTs) grow on aluminum foils without additional catalysts by atmospheric pressure microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition (AMPCVD) with the precursor of argon-hydrogen-ethanol. At different temperatures, a series of experiments that CNTs grow on aluminum foils were done with and without the alumina layer. The EDS results showed that iron impurities in aluminum foils catalyze the growth of CNTs. By measurements of SEM and HRTEM, tens of microns long and multi-walled CNTs are grown. The CNTs&rsquo, content in the sample changes more with the increase in temperature. The Raman measuring shows that CNTs have fewer defects with higher temperature. Finally, by measurements of EDS mapping and XRD on aluminum foil, the growth mechanism of CNTs was discussed.

In recent years, the field of nanophotonics has progressively developed. However, constant demand for the development of new light source still exists at the nanometric scale. Light emissions from graphene-based active materials can provide a leading platform for the development of two dimensional (2-D), flexible, thin, and robust light-emitting sources. The exceptional structure of Dirac’s electrons in graphene, massless fermions, and the linear dispersion relationship with ultra-wideband plasmon and tunable surface polarities allows numerous applications in optoelectronics and plasmonics. In this article, we present a comprehensive review of recent developments in graphene-based light-emitting devices. Light emissions from graphene-based devices have been evaluated with different aspects, such as thermal emission, electroluminescence, and plasmons assisted emission. Theoretical investigations, along with experimental demonstration in the development of graphene-based light-emitting devices, have also been reviewed and discussed. Moreover, the graphene-based light-emitting devices are also addressed from the perspective of future applications, such as optical modulators, optical interconnects, and optical sensing. Finally, this review provides a comprehensive discussion on current technological issues and challenges related to the potential applications of emerging graphene-based light-emitting devices.

Scaffolds are important to tissue regeneration and engineering because they can sustain the continuous release of various cell types and provide a location where new bone-forming cells can attach and propagate. Scaffolds produced from diverse processes have been studied and analyzed in recent decades. They are structurally efficient for improving cell affinity and synthetic and mechanical strength. Carbon nanotubes are spongy nanoparticles with high strength and thermal inertness, and they have been used as filler particles in the manufacturing industry to increase the performance of scaffold particles. The regeneration of tissue and organs requires a significant level of spatial and temporal control over physiological processes, as well as experiments in actual environments. This has led to an upsurge in the use of nanoparticle-based tissue scaffolds with numerous cell types for contrast imaging and managing scaffold characteristics. In this review, we emphasize the usage of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and CNT–polymer composites in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine and also summarize challenges and prospects for their potential applications in different areas.