Unique Qualities Of Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanotubes Used In Science

Different carbon allotropes are used in the experiments of nanotechnology, among which carbon nanotube is most favorite of scientists. Some of these nanoparticles are vertically aligned for adding more special qualities that help in many scientific applications. There are different methods for the synthesis of these nanotubes, which have been discovered by scientists working in the field of nanotechnology. These nanotubes have many special qualities for which these nanoparticles are so widely adopted in commercial fields.
 

Useful traits noted in vertically aligned carbon nanotubes

Though there are powdered form and horizontally aligned carbon nanotubes; vertically aligned nanoparticles are more popular due to their ability to bind easily to any substrate. The amorphous nature of these macroporous vertically aligned carbon nanotubes has helped in fast binding to metal substrates.
 

The high electrical conductivity of these carbon nanotubes is the prime reason for using these vertically aligned nanoparticles in electrical appliances. Moreover, these nanotubes have great electrochemical stability, for which scientists use these particles in making super capacitors and other vital parts of electronic devices.
 

The super thermal and optical sensitivity of these vertically aligned forms of carbon nanotubes are the traits that lead to the successful applications of these particles in many streams of science and technology.
 

Scientific applications of vertically aligned carbon nanoparticles

The rough surfaces of vertical carbon nanotubes have the unique power of absorbing light, as these particles show a very low level of refraction index. Thus, these vertically aligned carbon nanoparticles are used in making telescopes, microscopes, spectroscopes and many other optical tools. Due to the super sensitive nature of these nanotubes, scientists use them in sensory chips of gas sensors and biological sensors of different categories. These sensors are modified to detect different types of laboratory gases and biological components.
 

Apart from laboratory uses, these nanotubes are also used for manufacturing different scientific tools; like catalyst supports, transistors, and batteries of various types. Moreover, research is going on to discover more fruitful ways of using these carbon nanoparticles.