Geometric and Electronic Structure of CNTs

The carbon atoms in a carbon nanotube (CNT) are bonded trigonally in a curved sheet (graphite layer) that forms a hollow cylinder in nanoscale, similar to that in other fullerenes. The length of CNTs may range from less than a micron to several millimeters or even centimeters. Their unique nanostructures result in many extraordinary properties such as high tensile strength, high electrical and thermal conductivities, high ductility, high thermal and chemical stability, making them suitable for various applications.

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Structures of carbon nanotubes , Transport properties , Electronic properties , Geometric structure