Issue 6, 2014

Non-covalent functionalization of carbon nanotubes with polymers

Abstract

Carbon nanotubes have emerged as very promising materials in various research fields spanning from biotechnology to energy storage and transformation. Their poor solubility in aqueous and organic solvents and limited compatibility with polymer matrices are major drawbacks, rendering these materials incapable of achieving their full potential. Covalent or non-covalent functionalization with polymers is considered a major key in circumventing this issue. In this feature article, the non-covalent functionalization through various types of interactions between polymers and carbon nanotubes is highlighted and their potential applications are discussed.

Graphical abstract: Non-covalent functionalization of carbon nanotubes with polymers

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
05 Sep 2013
Accepted
22 Nov 2013
First published
25 Nov 2013

RSC Adv., 2014,4, 2911-2934

Non-covalent functionalization of carbon nanotubes with polymers

P. Bilalis, D. Katsigiannopoulos, A. Avgeropoulos and G. Sakellariou, RSC Adv., 2014, 4, 2911 DOI: 10.1039/C3RA44906H

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