Applied Nanotechnology 2nd Ed
An overview of nanotechnology that encompasses scientific, technological, economic and social issues – investigating the potential of nanotechnology to transform whole sectors of industry from healthcare to energy. Jeremy Ramsden provides a blueprint for those involved in the commercialization of nanotechnology.
In Applied Nanotechnology Professor Ramsden takes an integrated approach to the scientific, commercial and social aspects of nanotechnology, exploring:
In Applied Nanotechnology Professor Ramsden takes an integrated approach to the scientific, commercial and social aspects of nanotechnology, exploring:
- The relationship between nanotechnology and innovation
- The changing economics and business models required to commercialize innovations in nanotechnology
- Product design challenges - investigated through case studies
- Applications in various sectors, including composite materials, energy, and agriculture
- The role of government in promoting nanotechnology
- The potential future of molecular self-assembly in industrial production
- The ethics and social implications of nanotechnology
As well as providing business models and practical examples of the innovation process, this book offers a vision of the role of nanotechnology in confronting the challenges facing humanity, from healthcare to climate change.
Part I Technology Basics
1. What is nanotechnology?
2. Science, technology, and wealth
3. Innovation
4. Why nanotechnology?
Part II Nanotechnology Products
5. The nanotechnology business
6. Miscellaneous applications
7. Information technologies
8. Applications to health
Part III Organizing Nanotechnology Business
9. The business environment
10. Assessing demand for nanotechnology
11. Design of nanotechnology products
Part IV Wide and Long-Term Issues
12. The future of nanotechnology
13. Grand challenges
14. Ethics and nanotechnology
1. What is nanotechnology?
2. Science, technology, and wealth
3. Innovation
4. Why nanotechnology?
Part II Nanotechnology Products
5. The nanotechnology business
6. Miscellaneous applications
7. Information technologies
8. Applications to health
Part III Organizing Nanotechnology Business
9. The business environment
10. Assessing demand for nanotechnology
11. Design of nanotechnology products
Part IV Wide and Long-Term Issues
12. The future of nanotechnology
13. Grand challenges
14. Ethics and nanotechnology
Professor Jeremy Ramsden graduated (Natural Sciences) from Cambridge University and obtained his doctorate from the Ecole Polytechnique Federale in Lausanne. He was appointed as Professor of Nanotechnology at Cranfield University in 2002, becoming additionally Director of Research for Bionanotechnology at Cranfield University?s Kitakyushu campus in 2003.
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The multidisciplinary approach covers all stages from chemical synthesis and characterization, presenting applications from physics and chemistry to biology and medicine, such as micro- and nanolithography, membranes, optical labeling, drug delivery, as well as sensory and analytical uses.\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\nAn Introduction to Block Copolymer Applications: State-of-the-art and Future Developments. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. Guidelines for Synthesizing Block Copolymers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. Block Copolymer Vesicles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4. Block Copolymer Micelles for Drug Delivery in Nanoscience. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5. Stimuli-responsive Block Copolymer Assemblies. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6. Self-assembly of Linear Polypeptide-based Block Copolymers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7. Synthesis, Self-assembly and Applications of Polyferrocenylsilane (PFS) Block Copolymers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8. Supramolecular Block Polymers Containing Metal-Ligand Binding Sites: From Synthesis to Properties. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9. Methods for the Alignment and the Large-scale Ordering of Block Copolymer Morphologies. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10. Block Copolymer Nanofibers and Nanotubes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11. Nanostructured Carbons from Block Coplymers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12. Block Copolymers at Interfaces. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13. Block Copolymers as Templates for the Generation of Mesostructured Inorganic Materials. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14. Mesostructured Polymers-Inorganic Hybrid Materials from Blocked Macromolecular Architectures and Nanoparticles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e15. Block Ionomers for Fuel Cell Application. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e16. Structure, Properties and Applications of Crystallizable ABA and ABC Triblock Copolymers with Hydrogenated Polybutadiene Blocks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e17. Basic Understanding of Phase Behavior and Structure of Silicone Block Copolymers and Surfactant-Block Copolymer Mixtures. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSubject Index.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMassimo Lazzari\u003c\/b\u003e received his PhD in Macromolecular Chemistry at the University of Torino (Italy) under the supervision of Prof. O. Chiantore. After a two years postdoctoral work with Prof. K. Hatada at the Osaka University (Japan), where he learned the secrets of anionic polymerisation, in 1998 he became the assistant professor at the University of Torino, working on the characterisation and degradation of complex polymer systems. After several stays at the University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain), he is actually in the Institute of Technological Investigations. His current research interests are focused on the synthesis of self-assembling block copolymers, with a special attention on their use as templates and for the hierarchical self-assembly of metal nanoparticles. Guojun Liu received his PhD. degree from the University of Toronto in 1989. After 8 months as a post-doctoral fellow in the University of Toronto, he joined McGill University for another post-doctoral year. He was appointed assistant professor at the University of Calgary in 1990, promoted to associate professor in 1995 and full professor in 1999. Since 2004 he has been serving the Department of Chemistry at Queen's University as Tier I (senior) Canada Research Chair in Materials Science. He has published more than 100 papers mostly on block copolymer nanomaterials. 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Hatada at the Osaka University (Japan), where he learned the secrets of anionic polymerisation, in 1998 he became the assistant professor at the University of Torino, working on the characterisation and degradation of complex polymer systems. After several stays at the University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain), he is actually in the Institute of Technological Investigations. His current research interests are focused on the synthesis of self-assembling block copolymers, with a special attention on their use as templates and for the hierarchical self-assembly of metal nanoparticles. Guojun Liu received his PhD. degree from the University of Toronto in 1989. After 8 months as a post-doctoral fellow in the University of Toronto, he joined McGill University for another post-doctoral year. He was appointed assistant professor at the University of Calgary in 1990, promoted to associate professor in 1995 and full professor in 1999. Since 2004 he has been serving the Department of Chemistry at Queen's University as Tier I (senior) Canada Research Chair in Materials Science. He has published more than 100 papers mostly on block copolymer nanomaterials. Physico-chemist of formation, Sebasstien Lecommandoux has integrated the Centre de Recherche Paul Pascal (group of Professor Franz Hardouin, Bordeaux, France) in 1992 to prepare his Master and his Diploma Thesis in Chemistry and Physics (1996) on Liquid Crystal Polymers. Then, he went to the Material Research Laboratory and the Beckman Institute (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA), as a Post-Doc in the group of Professor Samuel I. Stupp, and learned the Art of Supramolecular Chemistry from January to December 1998. He joined the Laboratoire de Chimie des Polymeres Organiques (CNRS, University of Bordeaux, France) as Associate Professor in 1998 and became Professor in 2005. 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{"id":11242233924,"title":"Carbon Nanotubes for Biomedical Applications","handle":"978-3-642-14801-9","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\nAuthor: Klingeler, Rüdiger; Sim, Robert B. (Eds.) \u003cbr\u003eISBN 978-3-642-14801-9 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1st Edition., 2011, XX, 280 p. 38 illus. in color., Hardcover\n\u003ch5\u003eSummary\u003c\/h5\u003e\nThis book explores the potential of multi-functional carbon nanotubes for biomedical applications. It combines contributions from chemistry, physics, biology, engineering, and medicine. The complete overview of the state-of-the-art addresses different synthesis and biofunctionalisation routes and shows the structural and magnetic properties of nanotubes relevant to biomedical applications. Particular emphasis is put on the interaction of carbon nanotubes with biological environments, i.e. toxicity, biocompatibility, cellular uptake, intracellular distribution, interaction with the immune system and environmental impact. The insertion of NMR-active substances allows diagnostic usage as markers and sensors, e.g. for imaging and contactless local temperature sensing. The potential of nanotubes for therapeutic applications is highlighted by studies on chemotherapeutic drug filling and release, targeting and magnetic hyperthermia studies for anti-cancer treatment at the cellular level.\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart I Fundamental: Synthesis of Multifunctional Nanomaterials and their Potential for Medical Application\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Physical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes for Therapeutic Application\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Carbon Nanotubes in Regenerative Medicine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. 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(Eds.) \u003cbr\u003eISBN 978-3-642-14801-9 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1st Edition., 2011, XX, 280 p. 38 illus. in color., Hardcover\n\u003ch5\u003eSummary\u003c\/h5\u003e\nThis book explores the potential of multi-functional carbon nanotubes for biomedical applications. It combines contributions from chemistry, physics, biology, engineering, and medicine. The complete overview of the state-of-the-art addresses different synthesis and biofunctionalisation routes and shows the structural and magnetic properties of nanotubes relevant to biomedical applications. Particular emphasis is put on the interaction of carbon nanotubes with biological environments, i.e. toxicity, biocompatibility, cellular uptake, intracellular distribution, interaction with the immune system and environmental impact. The insertion of NMR-active substances allows diagnostic usage as markers and sensors, e.g. for imaging and contactless local temperature sensing. 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Although many advances have been made, two major obstacles continue unresolved: the enhancement of interfacial adhesion between CNTs and polymer matrix, and the improvement of dispersion of CNTs in polymers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth substantial original contributors to the field, the authors present Carbon Nanotubes for Polymer Reinforcement, the first monograph on various conventional and innovative techniques to disperse and functionalize carbon nanotubes for polymer reinforcement, elegantly explaining the basic sciences and technologies involved in those processes. Topics covered include:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse of CNTs in fabricating novel polymer composites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinciples and mechanisms behind CNT dispersion and functionalization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMethods for the functionalization and dispersion of CNTs in polymer matrices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffects of CNTs on functional and mechanical properties of polymer composites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimization of CNT\/polymer nanocomposite fabrication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eCarbon Nanotubes for Polymer Reinforcement is a comprehensive treatment and critical review of the new class of polymer nanocomposites, and points to areas of future developments. Composites engineers, scientists, researchers, and students will find the basic knowledge and technical results contained herein informative and useful references for their work, whether for advanced research or for design and manufacture of such composites.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e1.1 Introduction to carbon nanotubes (CNTs)\u003cbr\u003e1.2 Properties of CNTs\u003cbr\u003e1.2.1 Structure properties\u003cbr\u003e1.2.2 Mechanical properties\u003cbr\u003e1.2.3 Electrical\/electronic properties\u003cbr\u003e1.2.4 Thermal properties\u003cbr\u003e1.2.5 Optical properties\u003cbr\u003e1.2.6 Magnetic properties\u003cbr\u003e1.2.7 Defects on CNTs\u003cbr\u003e1.2.8 Others\u003cbr\u003e1.3 Characterization of CNTs\u003cbr\u003e1.3.1 Structure and morphological characterization of CNTs\u003cbr\u003e1.3.2 Characterization of surface functionalities on CNTs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. Dispersion of CNTs\u003cbr\u003e2.1 Introduction\u003cbr\u003e2.2 Dispersion behavior of CNTs\u003cbr\u003e2.2.1 Dispersion and distribution of CNTs\u003cbr\u003e2.2.2 Surface interactions between CNTs\u003cbr\u003e2.2.3 Aggregation and solubility of CNTs\u003cbr\u003e2.3 Techniques for CNT dispersion\u003cbr\u003e2.3.1 Theoretical analysis on CNT dispersion\u003cbr\u003e2.3.2 Ultrasonication\u003cbr\u003e2.3.3 High speed shear mixing\u003cbr\u003e2.3.4 Calendering\u003cbr\u003e2.3.5 Extrusion\u003cbr\u003e2.3.6 Other techniques\u003cbr\u003e2.4 Characterization of CNT dispersion\u003cbr\u003e2.4.1 Principles on the characterization of CNT dispersion\u003cbr\u003e2.4.2 Microscopic method (Optical and confocal microscopy, SEM, TEM)\u003cbr\u003e2.4.3 Light method (Particle size analyzer, fluorescent method, UV-Vis)\u003cbr\u003e2.4.4 Physical method (Zeta potential)\u003cbr\u003e2.4.5 Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of CNT dispersion\u003cbr\u003e2.5 Dispersion of CNTs in liquid media\u003cbr\u003e2.5.1 Dispersion of CNTs in organic solvents\u003cbr\u003e2.5.2 Dispersion of CNTs in polymers\u003cbr\u003e2.5.3 CNT interactions with biomolecules (DNA, protein, enzyme)\u003cbr\u003e2.6 CNT dispersion using surfactant\u003cbr\u003e2.6.1 Role of surfactant in CNT dispersion\u003cbr\u003e2.6.2 Nonionic surfactant-assisted CNT dispersion\u003cbr\u003e2.6.3 Ionic surfactant-assisted CNT dispersion\u003cbr\u003e2.6.4 Cationic surfactant-assisted CNT dispersion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. Functionalization of CNTs\u003cbr\u003e3.1 Chemistry of CNTs\u003cbr\u003e3.2 Covalent Functionalization of CNTs\u003cbr\u003e3.2.1 Direct side wall functionalization\u003cbr\u003e3.2.2 Defect functionalization\u003cbr\u003e3.3 Non-covalent functionalization of CNTs\u003cbr\u003e3.3.1 Polymer wrapping\u003cbr\u003e3.3.2 Surfactant adsorption\u003cbr\u003e3.3.3 Endohedral method\u003cbr\u003e3.4 CNT functionalization in different phases\u003cbr\u003e3.4.1 CNT functionalization in solid phase (Mechanochemical method)\u003cbr\u003e3.4.2 CNT functionalization in liquid phase (Covalent and non-covalent methods)\u003cbr\u003e3.4.3 CNT functionalization in gas phase (including UV\/03, plasma and halogenations,such as F, Cl and Br)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.5 Effects of functionalization on the properties of CNTs\u003cbr\u003e3.5.1 Dispersibility of CNTs\u003cbr\u003e3.5.2 Mechanical properties\u003cbr\u003e3.5.3 Electrical\/electronic properties\u003cbr\u003e3.5.4 Thermal properties\u003cbr\u003e3.5.5 Optical properties\u003cbr\u003e3.5.6 Others\u003cbr\u003e3.6 Metal nanoparticle\/CNT nanohybrids\u003cbr\u003e3.6.1 Fabrication\u003cbr\u003e3.6.2 Applications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4. CNT\/Polymer Nanocomposites\u003cbr\u003e4.1 Introduction\u003cbr\u003e4.2 Fabrication of CNT\/polymer composites\u003cbr\u003e4.2.1 Solution mixing\u003cbr\u003e4.2.2 Melt blending\u003cbr\u003e4.2.3 In-situ polymerization\u003cbr\u003e4.2.4 Latex technology\u003cbr\u003e4.2.5 Pulverization method\u003cbr\u003e4.2.6 Coagulation spinning method\u003cbr\u003e4.2.7 Others\u003cbr\u003e4.3 Effects of functionalization on the properties of CNT\/polymer nanocomposites\u003cbr\u003e4.3.1 Mechanical properties\u003cbr\u003e4.3.2 Electrical properties\u003cbr\u003e4.3.3 Thermal properties and flammability\u003cbr\u003e4.3.4 Optical properties\u003cbr\u003e4.3.5 Magnetic properties\u003cbr\u003e4.3.6 Ageing properties\u003cbr\u003e4.3.7 Damping properties\u003cbr\u003e4.3.8 Others\u003cbr\u003e4.4 Control of CNT\/polymer interface\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5. Application of CNT\/Polymer Nanocomposites\u003cbr\u003e5.1 Structural application of CNT \/polymer nanocomposites\u003cbr\u003e5.2 Functional application of CNT\/polymer nanocomposites\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppendices\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Author\u003c\/h5\u003e\nPeng-Cheng Ma is currently a Visiting Scholar at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Jang-Kyo Kim is a tenured Professor, Associate Dean of Engineering, and Director of the Nanoscience and Technology Program at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.","published_at":"2017-06-22T21:13:57-04:00","created_at":"2017-06-22T21:13:57-04:00","vendor":"Chemtec Publishing","type":"Book","tags":["2011","book","carbon nanotubes","CNTs","dispersion","functionalization","nano","polymer nancomposites","properties","structure"],"price":18900,"price_min":18900,"price_max":18900,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":43378390276,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Carbon Nanotubes for Polymer Reinforcement","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":18900,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":null,"inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"978-1-4398262-1-8","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/chemtec.org\/cdn\/shop\/products\/978-1-4398262-1-8.jpg?v=1499202744"],"featured_image":"\/\/chemtec.org\/cdn\/shop\/products\/978-1-4398262-1-8.jpg?v=1499202744","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":353925660765,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.767,"height":450,"width":345,"src":"\/\/chemtec.org\/cdn\/shop\/products\/978-1-4398262-1-8.jpg?v=1499202744"},"aspect_ratio":0.767,"height":450,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/chemtec.org\/cdn\/shop\/products\/978-1-4398262-1-8.jpg?v=1499202744","width":345}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\nAuthor: Peng-Cheng Ma, Jang-Kyo Kim \u003cbr\u003eISBN 978-1-4398262-1-8 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePages: 224 pages\n\u003ch5\u003eSummary\u003c\/h5\u003e\nDiscovered in the twentieth century, carbon nanotubes (CNT) were an integral part of science and industry by the beginning of the twenty first century, revolutionizing chemistry, physics, and materials science. More recent advances in carbon nanotube production methods have resulted in a tremendous push to incorporate CNTs into polymer matrices. Although many advances have been made, two major obstacles continue unresolved: the enhancement of interfacial adhesion between CNTs and polymer matrix, and the improvement of dispersion of CNTs in polymers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth substantial original contributors to the field, the authors present Carbon Nanotubes for Polymer Reinforcement, the first monograph on various conventional and innovative techniques to disperse and functionalize carbon nanotubes for polymer reinforcement, elegantly explaining the basic sciences and technologies involved in those processes. Topics covered include:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse of CNTs in fabricating novel polymer composites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinciples and mechanisms behind CNT dispersion and functionalization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMethods for the functionalization and dispersion of CNTs in polymer matrices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffects of CNTs on functional and mechanical properties of polymer composites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimization of CNT\/polymer nanocomposite fabrication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eCarbon Nanotubes for Polymer Reinforcement is a comprehensive treatment and critical review of the new class of polymer nanocomposites, and points to areas of future developments. Composites engineers, scientists, researchers, and students will find the basic knowledge and technical results contained herein informative and useful references for their work, whether for advanced research or for design and manufacture of such composites.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e1.1 Introduction to carbon nanotubes (CNTs)\u003cbr\u003e1.2 Properties of CNTs\u003cbr\u003e1.2.1 Structure properties\u003cbr\u003e1.2.2 Mechanical properties\u003cbr\u003e1.2.3 Electrical\/electronic properties\u003cbr\u003e1.2.4 Thermal properties\u003cbr\u003e1.2.5 Optical properties\u003cbr\u003e1.2.6 Magnetic properties\u003cbr\u003e1.2.7 Defects on CNTs\u003cbr\u003e1.2.8 Others\u003cbr\u003e1.3 Characterization of CNTs\u003cbr\u003e1.3.1 Structure and morphological characterization of CNTs\u003cbr\u003e1.3.2 Characterization of surface functionalities on CNTs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. Dispersion of CNTs\u003cbr\u003e2.1 Introduction\u003cbr\u003e2.2 Dispersion behavior of CNTs\u003cbr\u003e2.2.1 Dispersion and distribution of CNTs\u003cbr\u003e2.2.2 Surface interactions between CNTs\u003cbr\u003e2.2.3 Aggregation and solubility of CNTs\u003cbr\u003e2.3 Techniques for CNT dispersion\u003cbr\u003e2.3.1 Theoretical analysis on CNT dispersion\u003cbr\u003e2.3.2 Ultrasonication\u003cbr\u003e2.3.3 High speed shear mixing\u003cbr\u003e2.3.4 Calendering\u003cbr\u003e2.3.5 Extrusion\u003cbr\u003e2.3.6 Other techniques\u003cbr\u003e2.4 Characterization of CNT dispersion\u003cbr\u003e2.4.1 Principles on the characterization of CNT dispersion\u003cbr\u003e2.4.2 Microscopic method (Optical and confocal microscopy, SEM, TEM)\u003cbr\u003e2.4.3 Light method (Particle size analyzer, fluorescent method, UV-Vis)\u003cbr\u003e2.4.4 Physical method (Zeta potential)\u003cbr\u003e2.4.5 Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of CNT dispersion\u003cbr\u003e2.5 Dispersion of CNTs in liquid media\u003cbr\u003e2.5.1 Dispersion of CNTs in organic solvents\u003cbr\u003e2.5.2 Dispersion of CNTs in polymers\u003cbr\u003e2.5.3 CNT interactions with biomolecules (DNA, protein, enzyme)\u003cbr\u003e2.6 CNT dispersion using surfactant\u003cbr\u003e2.6.1 Role of surfactant in CNT dispersion\u003cbr\u003e2.6.2 Nonionic surfactant-assisted CNT dispersion\u003cbr\u003e2.6.3 Ionic surfactant-assisted CNT dispersion\u003cbr\u003e2.6.4 Cationic surfactant-assisted CNT dispersion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. Functionalization of CNTs\u003cbr\u003e3.1 Chemistry of CNTs\u003cbr\u003e3.2 Covalent Functionalization of CNTs\u003cbr\u003e3.2.1 Direct side wall functionalization\u003cbr\u003e3.2.2 Defect functionalization\u003cbr\u003e3.3 Non-covalent functionalization of CNTs\u003cbr\u003e3.3.1 Polymer wrapping\u003cbr\u003e3.3.2 Surfactant adsorption\u003cbr\u003e3.3.3 Endohedral method\u003cbr\u003e3.4 CNT functionalization in different phases\u003cbr\u003e3.4.1 CNT functionalization in solid phase (Mechanochemical method)\u003cbr\u003e3.4.2 CNT functionalization in liquid phase (Covalent and non-covalent methods)\u003cbr\u003e3.4.3 CNT functionalization in gas phase (including UV\/03, plasma and halogenations,such as F, Cl and Br)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.5 Effects of functionalization on the properties of CNTs\u003cbr\u003e3.5.1 Dispersibility of CNTs\u003cbr\u003e3.5.2 Mechanical properties\u003cbr\u003e3.5.3 Electrical\/electronic properties\u003cbr\u003e3.5.4 Thermal properties\u003cbr\u003e3.5.5 Optical properties\u003cbr\u003e3.5.6 Others\u003cbr\u003e3.6 Metal nanoparticle\/CNT nanohybrids\u003cbr\u003e3.6.1 Fabrication\u003cbr\u003e3.6.2 Applications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4. CNT\/Polymer Nanocomposites\u003cbr\u003e4.1 Introduction\u003cbr\u003e4.2 Fabrication of CNT\/polymer composites\u003cbr\u003e4.2.1 Solution mixing\u003cbr\u003e4.2.2 Melt blending\u003cbr\u003e4.2.3 In-situ polymerization\u003cbr\u003e4.2.4 Latex technology\u003cbr\u003e4.2.5 Pulverization method\u003cbr\u003e4.2.6 Coagulation spinning method\u003cbr\u003e4.2.7 Others\u003cbr\u003e4.3 Effects of functionalization on the properties of CNT\/polymer nanocomposites\u003cbr\u003e4.3.1 Mechanical properties\u003cbr\u003e4.3.2 Electrical properties\u003cbr\u003e4.3.3 Thermal properties and flammability\u003cbr\u003e4.3.4 Optical properties\u003cbr\u003e4.3.5 Magnetic properties\u003cbr\u003e4.3.6 Ageing properties\u003cbr\u003e4.3.7 Damping properties\u003cbr\u003e4.3.8 Others\u003cbr\u003e4.4 Control of CNT\/polymer interface\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5. Application of CNT\/Polymer Nanocomposites\u003cbr\u003e5.1 Structural application of CNT \/polymer nanocomposites\u003cbr\u003e5.2 Functional application of CNT\/polymer nanocomposites\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppendices\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Author\u003c\/h5\u003e\nPeng-Cheng Ma is currently a Visiting Scholar at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Jang-Kyo Kim is a tenured Professor, Associate Dean of Engineering, and Director of the Nanoscience and Technology Program at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology."}