Carbon Nanotubes and Nanotechnology: Novel Applications and Future Perspectives
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 164
Special Issue Editors
Interests: carbon nanotubes; energy storage; covalent functionalization; thermal analysis
Interests: multi-walled carbon nanotubes; fullerenes; graphene; electrode materials; lithium-ion batteries; lithium-anionic batteries; hydrogen storage system; super-light lithium alloys
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Interests: metal alloys–carbon nanotubes hybrid materials; super-light lithium alloys; hydrogen and energy storage; batteries; electrodes
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on trends in the design, modification and application of carbon nanostructures as innovate multifunctional materials.
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are cylindrical nanostructures with remarkable mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties, making them pivotal in nanotechnology. Their unique characteristics enable a wide range of novel applications across various fields. In medicine, CNTs are explored for targeted drug delivery and imaging, enhancing the effectiveness of therapies. In electronics, they are utilized to create faster, more efficient transistors and flexible display technologies. Additionally, CNTs enhance the performance of composite materials in construction and automotive industries, offering lightweight and strong alternatives. Environmental applications include water purification and air filtration, highlighting their potential for sustainable solutions. As research progresses, future perspectives for CNTs point towards advancements in quantum computing, renewable energy systems, and smart materials. The integration of CNTs into existing technologies promises to revolutionize multiple industries, underscoring their significance in shaping the future of nanotechnology.
Researchers are encouraged to submit their latest original research reports or literature reviews. We invite researchers to submit articles that will allow us to analyze the current state of knowledge as well as the perspectives in the development of carbon nanotechnology.
Dr. Sandra Zarska
Prof. Dr. Wojciech Ciesielski
Dr. Damian Kulawik
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nanomaterials
- mechanical properties
- biomedical applications
- energy storage (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors)
- environmental applications
- electronic devices
- future trends in carbon nanotechnology
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