Carbon Meta-Nanotubes: Synthesis, Properties and Applications -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- Foreword -- List of Abbreviations -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction to the Meta-Nanotube Book -- 1 Time for a Third-Generation of Carbon Nanotubes -- 2 Introducing Meta-Nanotubes -- 2.1 Doped Nanotubes (X:CNTs) -- 2.2 Functionalized Nanotubes (X-CNTs) -- 2.3 Decorated (Coated) Nanotubes (X/CNTs) -- 2.4 Filled Nanotubes (X@CNTs) -- 2.5 Heterogeneous Nanotubes (X*CNTs) -- 3 Introducing the Meta-Nanotube Book -- References -- 1 Introduction to Carbon Nanotubes -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 One Word about Synthesizing Carbon Nanotubes -- 1.3 SWCNTs: The Perfect Structure -- 1.4 MWCNTs: The Amazing (Nano)Textural Variety -- 1.5 Electronic Structure -- 1.6 Some Properties of Carbon Nanotubes -- 1.7 Conclusion -- References -- 2 Doped Carbon Nanotubes: (X:CNTs) -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.1.1 Scope of this Chapter -- 2.1.2 A Few Definitions -- 2.1.3 Doped/Intercalated Carbon Allotropes - a Brief History -- 2.1.4 What Happens upon Doping SWCNTs? -- 2.2 n-Doping of Nanotubes -- 2.2.1 Synthetic Routes for Preparing Doped SWCNTs -- 2.2.2 Crystalline Structure and Chemical Composition of n-Doped Nanotubes -- 2.2.3 Modification of the Electronic Structure of SWCNTs upon Doping -- 2.2.4 Electrical Transport in Doped SWCNTs -- 2.2.5 Spectroscopic Evidence for n-Doping -- 2.2.6 Solutions of Reduced Nanotubes -- 2.3 p-Doping of Carbon Nanotubes -- 2.3.1 p-Doping of SWCNTs with Halogens -- 2.3.2 p-Doping with Acceptor Molecules -- 2.3.3 p-Doping of SWCNTs with FeCl3 -- 2.3.4 p-Doping of SWCNTs with SOCl2 -- 2.3.5 p-Doping of SWCNTs with Acids -- 2.3.6 p-Doping of SWCNTs with Superacids -- 2.3.7 p-Doping with other Oxidizing Agents -- 2.3.8 Diameter Selective Doping -- 2.4 Practical Applications of Doped Nanotubes -- 2.5 Conclusions, Perspectives -- References.

3 Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes: (X-CNTs) -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Functionalization Routes -- 3.2.1 Noncovalent Sidewall Functionalization of SWCNTs -- 3.2.2 Covalent Functionalization of SWCNTs -- 3.3 Properties and Applications -- 3.3.1 Electron Transfer Properties and Photovoltaic Applications -- 3.3.2 Chemical Sensors (FET-Based) -- 3.3.3 Opto-Electronic Devices (FET-Based) -- 3.3.4 Biosensors -- 3.4 Conclusion -- References -- 4 Decorated (Coated) Carbon Nanotubes: (X/CNTs) -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Metal-Nanotube Interactions - Theoretical Aspects -- 4.2.1 Curvature-Induced Effects -- 4.2.2 Effect of Defects and Vacancies on the Metal-Graphite Interactions -- 4.3 Carbon Nanotube Surface Activation -- 4.4 Methods for Carbon Nanotube Coating -- 4.4.1 Deposition from Solution -- 4.4.2 Self-Assembly Methods -- 4.4.3 Electro- and Electrophoretic Deposition -- 4.4.4 Deposition from Gas Phase -- 4.4.5 Nanoparticles Decorating Inner Surfaces of Carbon Nanotubes -- 4.5 Characterization of Decorated Nanotubes -- 4.5.1 Electron Microscopy and X-ray Diffraction -- 4.5.2 Spectroscopic Methods -- 4.5.3 Porosity and Surface Area -- 4.6 Applications of Decorated Nanotubes -- 4.6.1 Sensors -- 4.6.2 Catalysis -- 4.6.3 Fuel Cells -- 4.6.4 Hydrogen Storage -- 4.7 Decorated Nanotubes in Biology and Medicine -- 4.8 Conclusions and Perspectives -- References -- 5 Filled Carbon Nanotubes -- 5.1 Presentation of Chapter 5 -- 5a Filled Carbon Nanotubes: (X@CNTs) -- 5a.1 Introduction -- 5a.2 Synthesis of X@CNTs -- 5a.2.1 A Glimpse at the Past -- 5a.2.2 The Expectations with Filling CNTs -- 5a.2.3 Filling Parameters, Routes and Mechanisms -- 5a.2.4 Materials for Filling -- 5a.2.5 Filling Mechanisms -- 5a.3 Behaviours and Properties -- 5a.3.1 Peculiar in-Tube Behaviour (Diffusion, Coalescence, Crystallization).

5a.3.2 Electronic Properties (Transport, Magnetism and Others) -- 5a.4 Applications (Demonstrated or Expected) -- 5a.4.1 Applications that Make Use of Mass Transport Properties -- 5a.4.2 Applications Arising as a Result of Filling -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 5b Fullerenes inside Carbon Nanotubes: The Peapods -- 5b.1 Introduction -- 5b.2 The Discovery of Fullerene Peapods -- 5b.3 Classification of Peapods -- 5b.4 Synthesis and Behavior of Fullerene Peapods -- 5b.4.1 Synthesis of Peapods -- 5b.4.2 Behavior of Peapods under Various Treatments -- 5b.5 Properties of Peapods -- 5b.5.1 Structural Properties -- 5b.5.2 Peapod Band Structure from Theory and Experiment -- 5b.5.3 Transport Properties -- 5b.5.4 Optical Properties -- 5b.5.5 Vibrational Properties -- 5b.5.6 Magnetic Properties -- 5b.6 Applications of Peapods -- 5b.6.1 Demonstrated Applications -- 5b.6.2 Expected Applications -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 6 Heterogeneous Nanotubes: (X*CNTs, X*BNNTs) -- 6.1 Overall Introduction -- 6.2 Pure BN Nanotubes -- 6.2.1 Introduction -- 6.2.2 Synthesis of BN Nanotubes -- 6.2.3 Morphology and Structure of BN Nanotubes -- 6.2.4 Properties of BN Nanotubes -- 6.2.5 Stability of BN Nanotubes to High-Energy Irradiation -- 6.2.6 Boron Nitride Meta-Nanotubes -- 6.2.7 Other BN Nanomaterials -- 6.2.8 Challenging Applications -- 6.3 BxCyNz Nanotubes and Nanofibers -- 6.3.1 Tuning the Electronic Structure with C-Substituted BN Nanotubes -- 6.3.2 Production and Characterization of BxCyNz Nanotubes and Nanofibers -- 6.4 B-Substituted or N-Substituted Carbon Nanotubes -- 6.4.1 Substituting Carbon Nanotubes with B or N -- 6.4.2 Synthesis Strategies for Producing B- or N-Substituted CNTs -- 6.4.3 Morphology and Structure of Substituted CNTs -- 6.4.4 Properties of Substituted CNTs -- 6.4.5 Applications of Substituted CNTs -- 6.5 Perspectives and Future Outlook.

Acknowledgements -- References -- Index.