Carbon-based nanomaterials, including fullerenes and carbon nanotubes, have revolutionized various industries with their unique properties. These materials, classified based on their geometrical structure, have applications in fields such as electronics, gas storage, biotechnology, and more. Fullere

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Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) is a widely used method in the field of nanomaterial synthesis, particularly for growing nanotubes, nanowires, and nanoparticles. The process involves decomposing a gaseous precursor on a substrate with the help of a catalyst, either predeposited or provided in the ga

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Carbon nanotubes exhibit remarkable properties such as superconductivity near room temperature, exceptional thermal conductivity, and unique chemical reactivity. They can be synthesized using methods like sublimation of graphite and electric arc discharge. These nanotubes have the potential to revol

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This tutorial delves into the process of optimal learning in laboratory sciences, focusing on a case study involving the growth of carbon nanotubes. It covers building belief models, running experiments, updating beliefs, designing policies, and optimizing nanotube length using different catalysts w

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Delve into the fascinating world of nanotechnology with Professor Helen Fawcett at the NSF REU and RET at Photonics Center. Discover the significance of a nanometer, compare nanoscale sizes to visible objects, and learn about the wonders of nanotechnology in interdisciplinary science and engineering

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Addition of nanoscale materials like nano-SiO into cement can enhance compressive strength and pore size distribution in concrete. Carbon nanotubes offer mechanical durability and crack prevention in construction materials. However, the use of nanomaterials in construction is currently limited due t

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Hydrogen is a promising energy carrier for the future, and efficient storage under ambient conditions is a key challenge. Nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes show potential due to their unique structure and chemical properties. This study focuses on the facile synthesis and hydrogen storage application

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This lecture covers the unexpected discovery of buckminsterfullerene in 1985 by H.W. Kroto and his team, leading to a Nobel Prize in 1996. The presentation delves into the properties and significance of carbon nanostructures, including fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, and graphene. It also discusses th

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Nanomaterials are classified into different types such as nanocrystals and quantum dots, each exhibiting unique properties at the nanoscale. Quantum dots, zero-dimensional systems, show quantum confinement effects leading to tuneable light emission. One-dimensional structures like nanowires and nano

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