Carbon Nanotube: A Review on Introduction, Fabrication Techniques and Optical Applications

Ekta Singh¹, Richa Srivastava^2, , Utkarsh Kumar³ and Anamika. D. Katheria¹

¹M.Tech Nano-optoelectronics, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, India

²University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, India

³Department of Applied Physics, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, India

Cite this paper:
Ekta Singh, Richa Srivastava, Utkarsh Kumar and Anamika. D. Katheria. Carbon Nanotube: A Review on Introduction, Fabrication Techniques and Optical Applications. Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Research. 2017; 4(4):120-126. doi: 10.12691/nnr-4-4-1

Abstract

Present review articles deals with the detail introduction, classification, fabrication techniques and optical application of carbon nanotubes. Presently various techniques are used to manufacture MWNTs or SWNTs. The optical properties of CNTs are closely linked to their structure and optical absorption of CNTs is of saturable intensity dependent nature. The various optical properties and detail application as light emitting diode are discussed.

Keywords:
CNTs mobility CVD LED

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