Carbon Nanotube-TiO2 Prepared by Electrostatic Adsorption (CNTs 10wt% : TiO2-rutile 90wt%)

Carbon Nanotube:

CNTs (Outside diameter: >50nm, Inside diameter: 5-15nm, length: 5-20um)–treated by Cationic surfactant (Cetyl trimethyl ammonium bromide); TiO2 (Rutile, 100nm~300nm, spherical)–TiO2 rutile crystal between adjacent Octahedrons, oxygen from oxygen a key Connected to the horizontal edge direction exists the larger density of oxygen with negative electrical. ndustry, the coal industry, and various coatings fields…Suggestion Dosage 10%.

Applications

The unique properties of CNTs allow them to be used in a variety of fields, including materials science, electronics, medicine, energy, and environmental technologies.

Materials and Structural Composites

Reinforced Composites: CNTs are used to strengthen polymers, metals, and ceramics. When integrated into materials, CNTs significantly improve their mechanical properties, such as tensile strength, impact resistance, and durability.

Lightweight Structural Materials: Due to their strength-to-weight ratio, CNTs are being used to develop lighter and stronger materials for aerospace, automotive, and construction industries.

 Electronics and Nanoelectronics

Transistors and Circuitry: CNTs can be used to create smaller, faster, and more efficient transistors for integrated circuits, which is essential for the advancement of nanoelectronics and the development of future-generation electronic devices.

Sensors: CNTs are highly sensitive to changes in their environment, making them useful in gas sensors, biosensors, and other types of sensors for detecting a variety of molecules.

Conductive Films and Displays: CNTs can be used to develop flexible, transparent conductive films for applications in displays, touchscreens, and solar cells.

Energy Storage and Conversion

Batteries and Supercapacitors: CNTs are being explored as electrodes in high-capacity batteries and supercapacitors due to their high surface area and excellent electrical conductivity. This can lead to more efficient energy storage devices for electric vehicles, portable electronics, and renewable energy systems.

Solar Cells: CNTs can improve the efficiency of solar cells by enhancing light absorption and charge transfer.

 Medical and Healthcare Applications

Drug Delivery: CNTs can be functionalized to carry drugs to specific sites in the body, providing targeted delivery and reducing side effects.

Cancer Treatment: CNTs can be used to deliver therapeutic agents directly to tumor cells, or they can be used in photothermal therapy, where CNTs are heated by laser light to kill cancer cells.

Biosensors: Due to their sensitivity, CNTs are used in the development of biosensors for detecting biomarkers or pathogens in medical diagnostics.

Environmental Applications

Water Purification: CNTs can be used to filter contaminants from water, such as heavy metals, organic pollutants, and pathogens. Their high surface area and ability to adsorb particles make them ideal for water treatment technologies.

Carbon Capture: CNTs are being researched for use in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies, which aim to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from industrial sources.

Thermal Management

Heat Dissipation in Electronics: CNTs are used in heat sinks and thermal interface materials to manage the heat generated in electronic devices like processors and LED lights. Their high thermal conductivity allows them to efficiently dissipate heat.

Advanced Coatings

Antibacterial Coatings: Functionalized CNTs can be used to create surfaces that resist bacterial growth, making them useful in medical devices, food processing, and other hygiene-critical applications.