In this work, we present atomic scale simulation of junctionless semiconducting single–walled carbon nanotubes field effect transistors (CNT–FETs) and compare their performance to silicon nanowire (SiNW) transistors with similar dimensions. The energy dispersions relations for p–type SiNW and CNT are compared. The response of the transistors to source–drain bias and gate voltage is explored. Co...

Transport of photo-carriers across the aligned carbon nanotubes and silicon (CNT/Si) interface determines cell performance. It is revealed that S-shaped current-voltage characters are generated due to the mismatch between the generation and transportation of photo-carriers, which can be eliminated by tuning the light intensity and CNT coverage on the Si surface, with the power conversion effici...

Catalytic activities of palladium catalysts supported on activated carbon and carbon nanotubes were investigated in the one-pot synthesis of R-1phenylethyl acetate in combination with an immobilized lipase in toluene. Palladium catalysts on carbon nanotubes with nitrogen-containing surface groups were prepared by incipient wetness impregnation. The basic N-CNT support was synthesized by post-tr...

Catalysts play a key role in the growth of carbon nanotubes. The microwave plasma-assisted chemical vapor deposition (MPACVD) method is now commonly used for directional and conformal growth of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) on substrates. In this work, we report on the effect of H(2) plasma pre-treatment on the diameter and density of iron catalyst nanoparticles for different iron layer thicknesses i...

Hydrogen, a renewable and environmentally friendly energy resource, has drawn much attention in the past decades. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been studied as potential candidates for hydrogen storage [1-3]. On the other hand, simulations have predicted low uptake of hydrogen on idealized SWNTs [4-7]. Y.C Ma et al [8] has explored a valid method to simulate the hydrogen storage in carbon nanotu...

UNLABELLED Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have recently emerged as a new option for possible use in methodologies of cancer treatment, bioengineering, and gene therapy. This review analyzes the potential, through possible toxicologic implications, of CNTs in nanomedicine. Generally, proven success in other fields may not translate to the use of CNTs in medicine for reasons including inconsistent data ...

With the expansion of the potential applications of carbon nanotubes (CNT) in biomedical fields, the toxicity and biocompatibility of CNT have become issues of growing concern. Since the immune system often mediates tissue damage during pathogenesis, it is important to explore whether CNT can trigger cytotoxicity through affecting the immune functions. In the current study, we evaluated the inf...

microscopy-based techniques is enabling new ways to build and investigate nanoscale electronic devices. Here we review several advanced techniques to characterize and manipulate nanoelectronic devices using an atomic force microscope (AFM). Starting from a carbon nanotube (CNT) network device that is fabricated by conventional photolithography (micron-scale resolution) individual carbon nanotub...

Precision measurements of resonant energy transfer from isolated quantum dots (QDs) to individual carbon nanotubes (CNTs) exhibit unique features due to the one-dimensional nature of CNTs. In particular, excitons can be created at varying distances from the QD at different locations along the CNT length. This leads to large variations in energy transfer length scales for different QDs and a nov...

This review article deals with the growth mechanism and mass production of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) by chemical vapor deposition (CVD). Different aspects of CNT synthesis and growth mechanism are reviewed in the light of latest progresses and understandings in the field. Materials aspects such as the roles of hydrocarbon, catalyst and catalyst support are discussed. Many new catalysts and new ca...