Carbon nanotubes - Synthesis by plasma process

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have benefitted from advanced research works over the last few years. Carbon nanotubes have thus entered the realm of nanosciences and are facing significant challenges. Carbon nanotubes are very largely detailed: crystalline carbons, structure and properties of single-wall and multi-wall carbon nanotubes as well as carbon nanofibers. A synthesis based on high and average temperature processes and on non-thermal plasma processes is then presented. The various CNT applications conclude.