Carbon Nanotubes: New Research -- Contents -- Preface -- On the Drude Model to Explain Quantum Transport in Carbon Nanotubes -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Theory -- Conclusion -- References -- Asymptotic Analysis of Coagulation- Fragmentation Equations -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Computational Method -- Description of the Asymptotic Coagulation- Fragmentation Equations -- Calculation Results and Discussion -- Perspectives -- References -- Gas-Carbon Nanotubes Interactions: A Review of ultra-high vacuum Surface Science Studies on CNTs -- Abstract -- Abbreviations -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Sample Preparation for Surface Science Studies -- 3. Brief Literature Survey of HOPG - Highly Ordered Pyrolytic Graphite -- 4. Brief Literature Overview - UHV Surface Science Studies on Clean Nanotubes -- 5. Detailed Examples of Specific Systems -- 6. Future Directions -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- References -- On Residual Metallic Catalyst Impurities in Carbon Nanotubes -- Abstract -- Main Text -- References -- Insight of the Kinetics Carbon Nanotubes Growth and Funcinalization with Freestanding Silicon Nanocrystals -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Experimental -- 3. Kinetcis of the Carbon Nanotubes Growth -- 4. Filling Carbon Nanotube Cavity by Silicon Nanocrystals -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Carbon Nanotube Array Thermal Interfaces -- Abstract -- X.1. Introduction -- X.2 Thermal Transport Through Carbon Nanotube Array Interfaces -- X.3. Photoacoustic Characterization of Thermal Properties -- X.4 Types of Carbon Nanotube Array Interfaces -- X.5. Thermal Resistances of Carbon Nanotube Array Interfaces -- X.6. Conclusion -- References -- Computational Analysis of the Interfacial Bonding Characteristics of Carbon Nanotube/Polymer Composites -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction and Background -- 2. Experimental.

3. Investigation of Molecular Interactions between SWNT and Polythylene/Polypropylene/Polystyrene/Polyaniline Molecules -- 4. Influence of Chirality on the Interfacial Bonding Characteristics of Carbon Nanotube Polymer Composites -- 5. Effect of Chemisorption on the Interfacial Bonding Characteristics of Carbon Nanotube Polymer Composites -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgment -- References -- Mechanical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Mechanical Properties of SWCNTs -- Mechanical Properties of DWCNTs -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Electrical Properties of a Carbon Nanotube/Polymer Nanocomposite and its Application as Highly Sensitive Strain Sensors -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. A Statistical Percolation Model for Prediction of Percolation Threshold of Nanocomposites -- 3. Prediction of Electrical Conductivity of Nanocomposites -- 4. Experiments -- 5. Comparison Between Numerical and Experimental Results -- 6. Application of Nanocomposites to Highly Sensitive Strain Sensor -- 7. Conclusions -- References -- The Ferrochemistry of Carbon Nanotubes, Diamond, Nucleic Acids and Proteins: The Magnetic Synergism of Macromolecules and Life's Chemical Patterns -- Abstract -- I. The History of Magnetism and the Recent Discovery of Ferrochemistry -- II. The Discovery of Ferrochemistry -- III. Ferrochemistry of Carbon Nanotube Formation -- IV. Ferrochemistry of Diamond Formation -- V. Ferromagnetism of Low Temperature Nuclear Reactions -- VI. Ferromagnetic Basis of the Covalent Bond -- VII. Ferromagnetism and Organic Chemistry -- VIII. Ferromagnetism and Biochemistry -- IX. Ferrochemistry of Proteins -- X. Ferrochemistry of Nucleic Acids -- XI. Conclusions -- References -- Biocompatability Differences between Dispersed and Vertically-Aligned Carbon Nanotubes: An In Vitro Assays Review -- Abstract -- Introduction.

1. Carbon Nanotubes: An Overview -- 2. Cytotoxicity Assays In Vitro -- 3. Colorimetric Assays and CNT -- 4. Interaction Cell-To-CNT -- 5. Carbon Nanotubes as Scaffold For Cell Growth: -- 6. Cytocompatability and Cell Adhesion on VACNT Scaffolds Produced by MWCVD Process -- 7. Cell Adhesion on Superhydrophilic VACNT Scaffold -- Conclusion -- References -- Engineered Electrical and Mechanical Properties of Carbon Nanotube Added Si3N4 Nanocomposites -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Production of Carbon Nanotube - Si3N4 Nanocomposites -- Structure of Carbon Nanotube - Si3N4 Nanocomposites -- Mechanical and Thermophysical Properties Carbon Nanotube - Si3N4 Nanocomposites -- Tribological Properties Carbon Nanotube - Si3N4 Nanocomposites -- Electrical Properties Carbon Nanotube - Si3N4 Nanocomposites -- DC Conductivity of Carbon Nanotube - Si3N4 Nanocomposites -- AC Impedance of Carbon Nanotube - Si3N4 Nanocomposites -- Infrared Examination of Carbon Nanotube - Si3N4 Nanocomposites -- Emissivity of Carbon Nanotube - Si3N4 Nanocomposites -- Heat Conductivity of Carbon Nanotube - Si3N4 Nanocomposites -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Fluorinated Carbon Nanotubes: State of the Art, Trends and Advanced Concepts -- Abstract -- I. Fluorotubes - General Aspects -- II. Characteristics of the C-F Chemical Bond in Fluorotubes -- III. Applications and Prospects: Advantages of a Weak and Versatile Energetic Bonding Scheme -- Conclusion -- References -- Carbon Nanotubes: Applications of this Nanostructured Material for the Development of Analytical Methods -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Attractive Physical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes for Application in Analytical Sciences -- 3. Application of Carbon Nanotubes in Electroanalytical Methods -- 4. Application of Carbon Nanotubes in Solid Phase Extraction.

5. Development of New Analytical Methods: Some Case Studies -- 6. Final Remarks -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Physical Characteristics of Carbon Nanotubes: Experiments and Analysis -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Experimental Details -- 3. Analysis -- 4. Application -- 5. Results and Discussion -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgment -- References -- Dispersion and Field Emission Properties of Carbon Nanotubes -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Experimental -- 3. Results and Discussions -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Application of C-Nanotubes in Ceramics -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Carbon Nanotubes in Composites -- Conclusions -- References -- Index.