Carbon nanotubes combined with inorganic nanomaterials: Preparations and applications

The unique structure carbon of nanotubes endues them with superior electronic, optoelectronic, mechanical, and chemical performance When combining with inorganic nanomaterials, the resultant composites show additional properties and broader applications This review summarizes the handling of carbon nanotubes, the preparation of inorganic nanomaterial/carbon nanotube composites, and the application of such composites in a wide variety of fields. (C) 2010 Elsevier B V All rights reserved