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Macroscopic Assembly of Nanocarbon Materials

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2024 | Viewed by 495

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Interests: carbon nanotubes; fibers; chemical engineering; data-driven engineering
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Dear Colleagues,

Nanocarbon materials, encompassing fullerene, carbon nanotubes, and graphene, have heralded the advent of the nanotechnology era. These nanocarbon materials, with their exceptional mechanical, thermal, and electronic properties, have showcased their potential across a myriad of applications. In the 21st century, extensive research efforts have been made into the assembly of nanocarbon materials to fabricate macroscopic materials, such as fibers, films, and aerogels, composed of nanocarbon. These macroscopic nanocarbon materials display an unprecedented level of multifunctionality. This Special Issue invites high-quality papers that deal with interesting research about the assembly of nanocarbon materials. The topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Spinning of carbon nanotube fibers;
  • Fabrication of carbon nanotube fibers, films, and aerogels;
  • Spinning of graphene fibers;
  • Fabrication of graphene fibers, films, and aerogels;
  • Applications of macroscopic assemblies of carbon nanotubes;
  • Applications of macroscopic assemblies of graphene.

Dr. Jaegeun Lee
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • carbon nanotube
  • graphene
  • fiber
  • film
  • aerogel

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Effect of Thermal Oxidation of Carbon Nanotubes during Wet Spinning into Fibers Using Sodium Cholate Surfactant in Aqueous Dispersion
by Yun Ho Jeong, Jaegyun Im, Gyeong Hwan Choi, Chae Bin Kim and Jaegeun Lee
Materials 2024, 17(14), 3581; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17143581 - 19 Jul 2024
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Surfactant-based wet spinning is a promising route toward the eco-friendly production of carbon nanotube fibers (CNTFs). However, currently, the properties of surfactant-based wet-spun CNTFs lag behind those produced by other methods, indicating the need for further understanding and research. Here, we explored the [...] Read more.
Surfactant-based wet spinning is a promising route toward the eco-friendly production of carbon nanotube fibers (CNTFs). However, currently, the properties of surfactant-based wet-spun CNTFs lag behind those produced by other methods, indicating the need for further understanding and research. Here, we explored the surface characteristics of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) that are advantageous for the properties of CNTFs produced by wet spinning, using sodium cholate as a surfactant. Our finding indicates that appropriate thermal oxidation of CNTs enhances the fiber properties, while excessive oxidation undermines them. This implies that the bonding mechanism between CNTs and sodium cholate involves hydrophobic interaction and π-π interaction. Therefore, it is crucial to preserve a clean surface of CNTs in wet spinning using sodium cholate. We believe our research will contribute to the advancement of surfactant-based wet spinning of CNTFs. Full article
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