A novel class of carbon nanotube (CNT)-based nanomaterials has been surging since 1991
due to their noticeable mechanical and electrical properties, as well as their good electron …

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been recognised as a promising material in a wide range of
applications, from safety to energy-related devices. However, poor solubility in aqueous and …

Optical trap** and manipulation of micrometre-sized particles was first reported in 1970.
Since then, it has been successfully implemented in two size ranges: the subnanometre …

Since graphene was discovered, the study of two-dimensional (2D) materials with atomic
thickness has become a hot spot. To prepare different 2D materials, different methods have …

With high surface area and novel properties, 2D materials are potentially useful for a range
of applications. In addition to graphene, many 2D compounds exist with BN, MoS 2, and Bi …

The near-infrared photoluminescence intrinsic to semiconducting single-walled carbon
nanotubes is ideal for biological imaging owing to the low autofluorescence and deep tissue …

The discovery of carbon nanotubes offers exciting opportunities for the development of novel
high property materials. Disaggregation and uniform dispersion are critical challenges that …

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are nearly ideal one-dimensional (1D) systems, with diameters of
only 1–3 nm and lengths that can be on the scale of centimetres. Depending on the …

Dispersion of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is a challenging task for their utilization in
nanoscale device applications. This account reports a comparative analysis on dispersion of …

Corona phase molecular recognition (CoPhMoRe) uses a heteropolymer adsorbed onto
and templated by a nanoparticle surface to recognize a specific target analyte. This method …