Synthesis, Technology and Applications of Carbon Nanomaterials

Synthesis, Technology and Applications of Carbon Nanomaterials explores the chemical properties of different classes of carbon nanomaterials and their major applications. Carbon nanomaterials are used for a variety of applications due to their versatile properties and characteristics, and this book discusses recent advances in synthesis methods, characterization and applications of 0D -3D dimensional carbon nanomaterials. This book will be essential for readers focusing on carbon nanomaterials research.

1. Synthesis of carbon nanomaterials using catalytic chemical vapor deposition technique 2. Carbon nanotube hybrids and their polymer nanocomposites 3. Synthesis of carbon nanotube-cotton superfiber materials 4. Recent development on the synthesis techniques and properties of graphene derivatives 5. Natural biomass as carbon sources for the synthesis of photoluminescent carbon dots 6. Carbon nanotubes as biological transporters and tissue engineering scaffolds 7. Functionalization of graphene for nanodelivery of drugs 8. Functionalization of graphene oxide via gamma-ray irradiation for hydrophobic materials 9. Carbon nanotubes and graphene for sensor technology 10. Carbon nanotubes and graphene oxide applications in optochemical sensors 11. Applications of nanotechnology and carbon nanoparticles in agriculture 12. Activated carbon for supercapacitors 13. Activated carbon for shape-stabilized phase change material