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B-C-N Nanotubes and Related Nanostructures

By Chee Huei Lee , Vijaya K. Kayastha (auth.) , Yoke Khin Yap (eds.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York
Year
2009
ISBN
1441900853, 9781441900852
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4419-0086-9
LCC
QC176.8.N35 B36 2009
Open Library ID
OL24892392M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
11 MB (11410766 bytes)
Series
Lecture Notes in Nanoscale Science and Technology 6
Edition
1
Pages
299\315
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2011-08-31 04:54:40
Nanotechnology; Optical and Electronic Materials;

Description

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and Boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) are part of the so-called B-C-N material system, which includes novel nanostructures of carbon (C), doped-carbon, boron (B), boron nitride (BN), carbon nitride (CNx), boron-carbon nitride (BxCyNz), and boron carbide (BxCy). BNNTs and CNTs are structurally similar and share extraordinary mechanical properties, but they differ in chemical, biological, optical, and electrical properties. Therefore, hybrid nanotubes constructed of B, C, N elements are expected to form a new class of nanotubes with tunable properties between those of CNTs and BNNTs. In addition, these B-C-N nanostructures will further enhance and complement the applications of CNTs and BNNTs. With contributions from leading experts, B-C-N Nanotubes and Related Nanostructures is the first book to cover all theoretical and experimental aspects of this emerging material system, and meets the need for a comprehensive summary of the tremendous advances in research on B-C-N materials in recent years.

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