Recent Progress in Carbon Nanotubes: Synthesis, Functional Properties, and Multidisciplinary Applications

In the nanotube world, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are considered nanotubes with unique properties, especially carbon nanotubes, which are considered to have excellent structural, electrical, and mechanical properties, making these nanotubes exceptionally promising in the development of nanotechnologies. The recent developments in carbon nanotube synthesis are seen in improving the purity of CNTs. Various synthesis methods, especially those involving chemical vapor deposition, arc discharge, and laser ablation, have also helped in producing nanotubes with different composition, structure, and properties. Much more important, however, are the properties of CNTs, especially its electrical, thermal, and chemical properties, which make carbon nanotubes extremely promising in the development of nanotechnologies. The review aims and objectives are to address issues regarding the synthesis of carbon nanotubes, properties, and its application in nanosciences, especially with regard to nanotechnology, relating to issues in recent developments in this field. Ultimately, this review aims to focus on issues related to the applications of nanotubes and what they might actually achieve in the coming days in terms of nanosciences and nanotechnologies