Carbon nanotubes by CVD and applications

Carbon nanotube (CNT) exhibits extraordinary mechanical and unique electron ic properties and offers significant potential for structural, sensor, and nanoelectronics applications. An overview of CNT, growth methods, propertie s and applications is provided. Single-wall, and multi-wall CNTs have been grown by chemical vapor deposition. Catalyst development and optimization h as been accomplished using combinatorial optimization methods. CNT has also been grown from the tips of silicon cantilevers for use in atomic force mi croscopy.