Solubilization and Dispersion of Carbon Nanotubes

Preface (Introduction)

Physical methods

Ultrasonication

Hydro(solvo)thermal reactions

Plasma and irradiation techniques

Microwave treatment

Functionalization of CNTs through chemical methods

Inorganic compounds

Other carbon allotropes and their derivatives

Compounds in elemental form

CO₂ and SiO₂

Inorganic acids and their mixtures

Inorganic salts

Inorganic peroxides

Grignard Reagents

Functionalization with Compounds Containing Alkyl and Aromatic Moieties

Functionalization with Aliphatic and Aromatic Amine-(amido)-Containing Moieties

Functionalization with Sulfur-Containing Moieties

Functionalization with Macrocycles

Other organic and coordination compounds

Polymer-assisted dispersion of CNTs

Natural products

Sugars and biomolecules

Special comparative studies and techniques for understanding CNT dispersion

Dispersion of CNTs in solvents

Comparison of surfactant abilities

Combinations of surfactants

UV- and visible-light influence

Selected studies on carboxylated and amine-functionalized CNTs

Purification of Soluble CNTs

Special Studies of the Reactivity of Soluble CNTs toward Active Oxygen Sources

Other particular studies

Comparison of dispersion of SWCNTs and MWCNTs

Main Applications of Soluble CNTs

Conclusions and further outlook