Introduction to Carbon Nanotubes

Carbon nanotubes have been studied extensively in relation to fullerenes, and together with fullerenes have opened a new science and technology field on nano scale materials.

Topics Covered

A whole range of issues from the preparation, structure, properties and observation of quantum effects in carbon nanotubes in comparison with 0-D fullerenes are discussed.

In addition, complementary reviews on carbon nanoparticles such as carbon nano-capsules, onion-like graphite particles and metal-coated fullerenes are covered.

Purpose and Goals

This book aims to cover recent research and development in this area, and so provide a convenient reference tool for all researchers in this field.

It is also hoped that this book can serve to stimulate future work on carbon nanotubes.