A Comprehensive Review on Filled Carbon Nanotubes: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

Chemical Reviews 2026 Open access

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Authors: Stefania Sandoval, G. Gonçalves, Jorge Pérez Barrio, Marianna V. Kharlamova, Gerard Tobías-Rossell
DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.5c00219
Cited by: 14
References: 1,015

Abstract

approaches. We critically examined the diverse range of materials encapsulated within CNTs, highlighting how confinement at the nanoscale influences their chemical reactivity, phase stability, and emergent quantum phenomena. Special attention is given to the wide range of applications of filled CNTs in addressing societal challenges. These include biomedicine, catalysis, energy storage, gas separation, filtration membranes, sensing technologies, and nanoelectronics. Beyond revisiting the current state-of-the-art, this review offers a critical discussion of future directions and challenges in this field.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Carbon Nanotubes in Composites Carbon and Quantum Dots Applications Covalent Organic Framework Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemical Reviews
Publisher
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Volume
126
Issue
4
Pages
2283–2390
Publication date
4 February 2026
Language
EN