Mass Production of Carbon Nanotubes and its Future Applications: A Review

Norhafizah Jusoh; Suriani Abu Bakar; Suhufa Alfarisa; Nurhafizah Md Disa; Rosly Jaafar; Azmi Mohamed; Illyas Md Isa; Norhayati Hashim; Azlan Kamari; Mohamad Rusop Mahmood

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Mass Production of Carbon Nanotubes and its Future Applications: A Review

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This paper reviews the mass production of carbon nanotubes via chemical vapor deposition method using conventional and bio-hydrocarbon precursors. Its applications in nanocomposite material and energy storage are also briefly reviewed.

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Norhafizah Jusoh*, Suriani Abu Bakar, Suhufa Alfarisa, Nurhafizah Md Disa, Rosly Jaafar, Azmi Mohamed, Illyas Md Isa, Norhayati Hashim, Azlan Kamari, Mohamad Rusop Mahmood

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Carbon Nanotube (CN), Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), Mass Production, Precursor

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