New Trends in the Synthesis and Applications of Carbon Nanotubes
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "2D and Carbon Nanomaterials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 November 2025 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Since their discovery in 1991, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have revolutionized nanotechnology due to their exceptional mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties. Over the past three decades, advancements in synthesis techniques, such as chemical vapor deposition and arc discharge, have enabled scalable production, while their applications have expanded into electronics, energy storage, composites, and biomedicine. Despite progress, challenges persist in controlling structure–property relationships, achieving defect-free synthesis, and integrating CNTs into commercial systems.
This Special Issue aims to highlight cutting-edge innovations in CNT synthesis, functionalization, and application-driven research. We seek to bridge fundamental discoveries with real-world solutions, emphasizing sustainability, scalability, and interdisciplinary approaches. The scope of this Special Issue includes novel synthesis methods (e.g., bio-inspired or AI-guided techniques), advanced characterization tools, and emerging applications in quantum computing, flexible electronics, environmental remediation, and nanomedicine.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and perspectives addressing the following:
- Breakthroughs in controlled growth, chiral selectivity, or AI-driven synthesis;
- Applications of CNTs for energy storage (e.g., batteries and supercapacitors), high-strength composites, or biomedical innovations;
- Advanced characterization techniques for CNTs;
- Scalable manufacturing and life-cycle analysis for sustainable adoption.
Dr. Liu Qian
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- carbon nanotube synthesis
- carbon nanotube applications
- structure–property relationships
- sustainable nanotechnology
- advanced manufacturing
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