Opportunities of Highly Oxidized Single‐Walled Carbon Nanotubes for Electrochemical and Electromechanical Applications

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Authors: Joo Hwan Jin, Do Geun Lee, Jung Hoon Kim, Sumin Hong, S. W Lim, Gyeongbeom Ryoo, Sunghyeon Shin, Jong hwan Park, Wi Hyoung Lee, Joong Tark Han
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Abstract

One‐dimensional single‐walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) are strong candidates for providing highly conductive networks in electrodes. However, SWCNTs tend to aggregate in liquid or solid media due to their high aspect ratio and hydrophobic characteristics. This review summarizes recent developments in highly oxidized SWCNTs and their applications in electrical and electrochemical devices. Highly oxidized SWCNTs (Ox‐SWCNTs) represent an emerging class of functional carbon nanomaterials in which a high density of oxygenated surface groups is introduced while largely preserving the intrinsic sp 2 ‐hybridized framework. Recent advances in chlorate‐based oxidation, mechanochemical kneading, and subsequent defect‐healing treatments now enable precise control over oxidation chemistry with minimal structural degradation. These developments provide dispersant‐free, solution‐processable SWCNTs that exhibit enhanced interfacial compatibility and tunable chemical reactivity. Their applications in wet spinning of conducting fibers, textile supercapacitors, chemical sensors, triboelectric devices, and Si/nanocarbon hybrid anodes for Li‐ion batteries are introduced. Highly functionalized SWCNTs could serve as a scalable and environmentally responsible materials platform, with applicability extending from catalysis and sensing to advanced battery technologies and flexible electronics.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Carbon Nanotubes in Composites Carbon and Quantum Dots Applications Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion

Publication details

Journal / source
ChemSusChem
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
19
Issue
7
Pages
e202502664–e202502664
Publication date
2 April 2026
Language
EN