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Contrary to all the books published on carbon nanotubes as of today, this interdisciplinary book focuses specifically on the technological applications of carbon nanotubes and related aspects. It is the single reference source bringing together large aspects of carbon nanotube research and applications for a wide range of multidisciplinary audience. This book gives an update of the state-of-the-art on this wonder material, while focusing on technological applications and the bottle-neck problems for the development of such technologies / applications. Book discusses important issues such as – Approaches for environmental friendly synthesis and handling of carbon nanotubes; making them soluble and processable; their applications in Field Effect Transistors, Organic Solar Cells, Fuel Cells, Nanoprobes, in composites (polymer and cement), fire-retardant materials, UV-protecting textile and filters. In addition, each book chapter presents good introduction to the subject area under discussion, essential for understanding of the present state-of-the-art. This book is a definite reference source of high value for students, scientists, engineers, and specialists both in academia and industry working on carbon nanotubes and their technological/industrial applications.

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The book contains 15 state-of-the-art review chapters written by more than 45 leading experts from 10 countries.

It is a cutting-edge interdisciplinary book specifically focused on the technological applications of carbon nanotubes and related aspects. This book is a valuable reference source for scientists, graduate students, researchers, and other professionals working in the fields of nanotechnology, materials science, chemistry, engineering, polymer science, physics, and spectroscopy.

1) Approaches for Environmental Friendly, Safe Synthesis and Handling of Carbon Nanotubes, P. R. Somani..

2) Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanotubes : Synthesis and Applications, S. Bianco, M. Giorcelli, S. Musso, A. Tagliaferro..

3) Dispersible Carbon Nanotubes, Y. Chen and S. Mitra..

4) Carbon Nanotube Field Effect Transistors (CN-FETs), T. Mizutani, Y. Ohno, P. R. Somani..

5) Y-branched Carbon Nanotubes : Synthesis and Electrical Applications, P. R. Bandaru..

6) Application of Carbon Nanotubes in Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, P. R. Somani, S. P. Somani and M. Umeno.

7) Carbon Nanotube Based Electrodes for Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells, S. P. Somani, P. R. Somani and M. Umeno.

8) Nanoprobe Applications of Carbon Nanotubes and Nanofibers, M. Tanemura and M. Kitazawa.

9) Carbon Nanotube Array Based Smart Materials, N. Mallik, J. Abot, Y. Song, G. Maheshwari, W. Chu, E. Head, M. Dadhania, W. Li, V. Shanov, C. Jayasinghe, P. Salunke, L. Lee, D. Hurd, Y. H. Yun, S. Yarmolenko, J. Sankar, P. Phillips, R. A. Komoroski, W. J. Chu, A. Bhattacharya, N. Watts, and M. J. Schulz.

10) Carbon Nanotube Based Fire Retardant Materials, Z. Fang and H. Ma.

11) Aerosol Filters using Carbon Nanotubes, S. J. Park.

12) Carbon Nanotubes for Ultra-Violet Radiation Protecting Textile, S. Mondal.

13) Gas sensing Applications of Carbon Nanotubes, M. K. Kumar, G. Han, S. Ramaprabhu.

14) Carbon Nanotube – Cement Composite Materials, J. M. Makar.

15) Carbon Nanotube – Polymer Composites and Their Applications, A. Pantano.