Carbon nanotubes (CNT) represent one of the most unique materials in the field of
nanotechnology. CNT are the allotrope of carbon having sp 2 hybridization. CNT are …

Many potential applications have been proposed for carbon nanotubes, including
conductive and high-strength composites; energy storage and energy conversion devices; …

Diamond-like carbon (DLC) is a metastable form of amorphous carbon with significant sp3
bonding. DLC is a semiconductor with a high mechanical hardness, chemical inertness, and …

Nanoscale materials, defined as having at least one dimension less than 100 nm, have
received steadily growing interest due to their unique properties and application potential …

Carbon nanotubes have attracted the fancy of many scientists worldwide. The small
dimensions, strength and the remarkable physical properties of these structures make them …

An overview of the various carbon structures with characteristic sizes in the nanoscale
region is presented, with special attention devoted to the structures and properties of …

Field emission electron sources in vacuum electronics are largely considered to achieve
faster response, higher efficiency and lower energy consumption in comparison with …

The growth of vertically aligned carbon nanotubes using a direct current plasma enhanced
chemical vapor deposition system is reported. The growth properties are studied as a …

Field electron emission from vertically well-aligned zinc oxide (ZnO) nanowires, which were
grown by the vapor deposition method at a low temperature of 550° C, was investigated. The …

This paper presents an overview of the mechanical properties of carbon nanotubes, starting
from the linear elastic parameters, nonlinear elastic instabilities and buckling, and the …