An Overview of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes
MWCNTs or what you say the multi walled carbon nanotubes are quite a scientific marvel for sure. They come as a perfect replacement for single-walled nanotubes. Their multilayer concentric graphitic carbon nanoscale structure makes them perfectly suitable for those semiconductors, electrical appliances, and compositors as well as for various medical appliances. Its base material is of graphene, and polymer. These nanotubes come with a high melting and boiling point and a variety of lengths and purities.
Some Main Properties of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes
Several vital properties of MWCNTs make them so desirable for top industrial usage. These main properties of Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes include;
· High Strength Material:
The main material, graphitic carbon, is of chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and graphene makes these nanotubes incredibly strong and the same time very lightweight. Its tensile strength is much higher than that of steel.
· Thermal Conductivity:
The thermally conductive base material, polymeric nanocomposites, ensures proper distribution of heat to make the machines run smoothly
· Electrical Conductivity:
MWCNTs are good conductors of electricity, which makes them so appropriate for the varied high-voltage electronics
· Flexibility:
These nanotubes are highly flexible and bendable which makes them suitable for making electrical, and medical equipment
· High aspect ratio:
Its diameter is 30 to 50 nm whereas its length can be up to 200µm. Therefore, it exhibits a suitable diameter to enhance its effectiveness when used in sensors.
