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Understanding the Physicoelectrochemical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes: Current State of the Art |
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| Authors: | Xiaobo Ji Rashid O Kadara Jaanus Krussma Qiyuan Chen Craig E Banks |
| Institution: | 1. College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, P.?R. China;2. Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Biology, Chemistry and Health Science, Division of Chemistry and Materials, Manchester Metropolitan University, Chester Street, Manchester M1?5GD, Lancs, UK;3. Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Tartu, Jakobi Street 2, Tartu, 51014, Estonia |
| Abstract: | Carbon nanotubes receive considerable attention in the area of electrochemistry not only due to their reported structural, mechanical or electronic properties but because they represent the world's smallest electrodes allowing electrochemistry to be performed where other electrode materials cannot penetrate. In this review, we overview recent developments in this area summarizing the fundamental advances in understanding the various factors and parameters that can significantly affect the electrochemical reactivity of carbon nanotubes, which is essential for their continual use and successful implementation in a plethora of areas and applications. |
| Keywords: | Nanoelectrochemistry Electrocatalysis Carbon nanotubes Edge plane pyrolytic graphite electrodes Electrochemical reactivity Nanotubes Catalysis |