Fullerene Nanotubes, Single-Walled
Fullerene (C60) Nanotubes, Single-Walled and Multi-Walled – also known as Buckytubes or Buckyball Nanotubes, are nano scale cylindrical tubes of graphitic carbon with numerous applications as the stiffest and strongest known fibers and because of their unique electrical properties.
| Fullerene Nanotubes, Single-Walled | |
| Product No | NRE-14009 |
| CAS No. | 99685-96-8 |
| Formula | C60 |
| Average diameter | 30-50nm |
| Average Length | up to 200µm |
| Purity | 99.9% |
| Molecular Weight | 720.64 g/mol |
| Density | NA |
| Melting Point | 280 °C |
| Boiling Point | NA |
Fullerene (C60) Nanotubes, Single-Walled, and Multi-Walled – also known as Buckytubes or Buckyball Nanotubes, are nanoscale cylindrical tubes of graphitic carbon with numerous applications as the stiffest and strongest known fibers and because of their unique electrical properties. They are available in single-walled, double-walled, and multi-walled forms, bundled and unbundled, with tube lengths from 5 to 30 nanometers (nm) and specific surface area (SSA) in the 50 to 500 m2/g range.
Applications of SWFNTs:
Nanoelectronics:
Field-Effect Transistors (FETs): SWFNTs are used in nanoscale transistors for high-performance electronics. Due to their semiconducting properties and small diameter, they can be used to fabricate low-power, high-speed transistors.
Conductive Films: Their high conductivity makes them suitable for use in conductive films in flexible electronics, transparent conductors, and printed circuit boards.
Sensors:
Gas and Chemical Sensors: Due to their high surface area, SWFNTs are highly sensitive to gaseous molecules and chemical vapors. They are used in gas sensors for detecting harmful substances like carbon monoxide (CO), ammonia (NH₃), and methane (CH₄).
Biosensors: Functionalized SWFNTs are used in biosensors for detecting specific biomolecules, such as DNA or proteins, by monitoring changes in electrical conductivity upon molecular binding.
Energy Storage:
Supercapacitors: SWFNTs are used as electrode materials in supercapacitors due to their high surface area and electrical conductivity, which allow for fast charge/discharge cycles and long cycle life.
Batteries: In lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries, SWFNTs are explored as anode materials to improve energy density and cycle stability.
Drug Delivery:
SWFNTs can be functionalized to serve as drug delivery vehicles, where they encapsulate therapeutic agents and release them in a controlled manner. The nanotube structure allows for targeted drug delivery to specific tissues or cells, such as cancer cells.
