Article
Environmental Sciences
Ji-Eun Kim, Myung-Haing Cho
Summary: In this study, the effects of two types of multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) on the kidneys and aging were compared. It was found that pristine MWCNTs could induce inflammation, apoptosis, insufficient autophagy, and premature kidney aging, with decreased Klotho levels and increased levels of DKK-1, FGF-23, and sclerostin in the serum. This study suggests that using MWCNTs in the industrial field may have toxic effects on the kidneys, and the dispersibility of the nanotubes can affect their toxicity.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Peng-Xiang Hou, Feng Zhang, Lili Zhang, Chang Liu, Hui-Ming Cheng
Summary: The FCCVD is an important technique for synthesizing high-quality CNTs with various morphologies, offering advantages of simplicity, controllability, and scalability. Researchers review the controlled growth, properties, and applications of CNTs, discussing key challenges and prospects for the future.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Yu-Dan Dong, Heng Zhang, Gan-Ji Zhong, Gang Yao, Bo Lai
Summary: This review highlights the potential value of cellulose in environmental and biomedical fields, as well as the modification and applications of cellulose-carbon composites; it discusses the potential advantages and challenges of these composites in water treatment.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Anku Kumari, Rijo Rajeev, Libina Benny, Y. N. Sudhakar, Anitha Varghese, Gurumurthy Hegde
Summary: Enzymes immobilized on carbon nanotubes have gained attention for their stability and reusability in catalyzing biochemical and chemical reactions. Various surface functionalization techniques on CNTs can tailor enzymes for different applications, leading to efficient nanobiocatalysts. The applications of carbon nanotube-based biocatalysts in fields such as water purification and biofuel cells have been comprehensively reviewed.
ADVANCES IN COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Mingquan Zhu, Yunxiang Bai, Runyi Gao, Yajing Liu, Peng Zhang, Hui Zhang, Luqi Liu, Zhong Zhang
Summary: This review provides an overview of the mechanical and electrical failure study of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and their applications. It emphasizes the importance of studying material failure and explores the failure characteristics of CNTs and their assemblies. The review also discusses notable applications that utilize the failure-resistant properties of CNTs, such as flywheel energy storage and lightning strike protection.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Muhammad Adnan Ashraf, Atif Islam, Muhammad Arif Butt, Tajamal Hussain, Rafi Ullah Khan, Shahid Bashir, Javed Iqbal
Summary: The study fabricated mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) of cellulose acetate/poly(vinylpyrrolidone) (CA/PVP) infused with acid functionalized multiwall carbon nanotubes (f-MWCNTs) for hemodialysis application. Characterization using FTIR, SEM, and other methods showed improved thermal stability, water permeate flux, and surface morphological analysis with the incorporation of f-MWCNTs. Urea and creatinine clearance performance also significantly increased with the f-MWCNTs integrated membranes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Zala Stukovnik, Regina Fuchs-Godec, Urban Bren
Summary: Impedimetric biosensors measure electrical resistance changes caused by biochemical processes. Nanomaterials, such as carbon nanotubes and quantum dots, can enhance biosensor performance. These materials offer possibilities for advanced biosensing platforms in healthcare, environmental monitoring, and food safety.
Editorial Material
Physics, Applied
Shigeo Maruyama, Michael S. Arnold, Ralph Krupke, Lian-Mao Peng
Summary: Nanotubes have been actively pursued and have made significant progress in various areas of application. They have emerged as promising candidates for the future of information technology and this Special Topic provides a platform for researchers to share their latest findings in the field.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2022)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sumit Malik, Joginder Singh, Rohit Goyat, Yajvinder Saharan, Vivek Chaudhry, Ahmad Umar, Ahmed A. Ibrahim, Sheikh Akbar, Sadia Ameen, Sotirios Baskoutas
Summary: This review provides an overview of the development of biosensors made of nanoparticles (NPs) and their applications in nanotechnology. The combination of NPs and electrochemical techniques has led to the emergence of biosensors with high sensitivity and decomposition power. Various types of NPs, such as noble metal NPs and metal oxide NPs, nanowires, nanorods, carbon nanotubes, quantum dots, and dendrimers, have been used in biosensors.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Bayazid Hassan Pour, Nahid Haghnazari, Fatemeh Keshavarzi, Elahe Ahmadi, Bahareh Rahimian Zarif
Summary: A new sensitive electrochemical sensor based on CuMOFs-MWCNTs/GCE has been constructed, showing excellent detection and electrocatalytic response towards IMB. The sensor can quantitatively measure IMB under optimized conditions, demonstrating good comparability and stability in the detection of IMB in human serum, urine, and pharmaceutical dosage.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Polymer Science
Vineet Kumar, Md Najib Alam, Amutheesan Manikkavel, Minseok Song, Dong-Joo Lee, Sang-Shin Park
Summary: This review paper discusses the importance of nanofillers in improving the properties of silicone rubber composites, exploring how nanofillers enhance the performance of rubber composites, and discussing the properties of different carbon nanofillers and their impact on the composites.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Jacquelyne Y. Zarria-Romero, Joao-Andre Ocampo-Anticona, Camila N. Pinotti, Edson C. Passamani, Noemi-Raquel Checca-Huaman, Isabel-Liz Castro-Merino, Betty Shiga, Juan A. Ramos-Guivar
Summary: In this investigation, the nanotoxicity of two magnetic nanohybrids (JA1 and JA2) consisting of nanomaghemite dispersed in activated multiwall carbon nanotubes and graphene oxide, respectively, were analyzed. It was found that high-power lasers caused defects and misalignments in the multiwall carbon nanotubes of the JA1 nanohybrid, resulting in activation of the nanomaghemite. On the other hand, graphene oxide acted as a template for nanomaghemite growth in the JA2 nanohybrid. The exposure of Daphnia magna to the nanohybrids showed negative effects at high concentrations but biocompatibility at low concentrations.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Mechanics
A. Garg, H. D. Chalak, M. -O. Belarbi, A. M. Zenkour, R. Sahoo
Summary: This study reviews the use of carbon nanotubes to reinforce materials for increased strength, discussing various methods for predicting material properties and structural performance, while also highlighting some unresolved areas for future research.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ioan Valentin Tudose, Kyriakos Mouratis, Octavian Narcis Ionescu, Cosmin Romanitan, Cristina Pachiu, Oana Tutunaru-Brincoveanu, Mirela Petruta Suchea, Emmanouel Koudoumas
Summary: This study fabricates graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) and multiwall carbon nanotubes (CNTs)-polypropylene (PP) composite materials for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding applications. The obtained composite materials are not simple physical mixtures of these components but new materials with particular properties, with the filler concentration and nature affecting the nanomaterials' structure and their conductivity. The characteristics of GNPs have a significant effect on their functionality, leading to composites with lower conductivity and less effective EMI shielding. The CNTs-PP composite panels exhibit excellent EMI attenuation when the CNTs concentration is at 10%.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alexey Zhokh, Tamila Serebrii, Peter Strizhak
Summary: The adsorption-desorption of n-hexane, cyclohexane, and benzene on multiwall carbon nanotubes was investigated using the quartz crystal microbalance technique. The desorption kinetics was found to be diffusion-controlled, and the surface diffusion coefficient increases with surface loading.
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2022)
