Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have attracted significant interest due to their unique combination
of properties including high mechanical strength, large aspect ratios, high surface area …

The purpose of this review is to provide non-specialists with a basic understanding of the
information micro-Raman Spectroscopy (μRS) may yield when this characterization tool is …

As long as the carbon family materials are pristine, powerful methods for their individual
characterization have been established and well understood. However, as soon as these …

Semiconductor electronics is commonplace in every household. Semiconductor devices
have enabled economically reasonable fiber-based optical communication, optical storage …

Covalent functionalization tailors carbon nanotubes for a wide range of applications in
varying environments. Its strength and stability of attachment come at the price of degrading …

A first on ultrafast phenomena in carbon nanostructures like graphene, the most promising
candidate for revolutionizing information technology and communication The book …

Neuro-prosthetic devices aim to restore impaired function through artificial stimulation of the
nervous system. A lingering technological bottleneck in this field is the realization of soft …

Experimental proof of localized plasmon resonance was found in thin films containing either
single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNT) or SWNT bundles of different length. All samples …

Dielectric screening plays a vital role in determining physical properties at the nanoscale
and affects our ability to detect and characterize nanomaterials using optical techniques. We …

After a brief overview of the discovery and the Raman study of new forms of carbons
(intercalated graphite, carbon fiber, fullerenes, carbon nanotubes), the invaluable …