Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications of Carbon Nanotube

Carbon nanotubes, which resemble graphite and diamond in their interesting chemical and physical characteristics, have an unusual atomic structure. Recent discoveries of different sorts of these structures have sparked research into the use of carbon nanostructures in several domains. They could be useful in the domains of genetics, medicine, and drug delivery. Currently, a variety of methods, including functionalization, filling, doping, and chemical modification, can be used to create carbon nanotubes (CNTs). Individual CNTs may now be identified, distinguished, and controlled. The reactive capacity of carbon nanotubes is greatly influenced by factors including structure, dimension, charge on the surface, distribution of sizes, surface chemistry, aggregation state, and sample purity. In addition, the strength and flexibility of carbon nanotubes make them potentially helpful for modifying various minuscule structures, signifying that they will play a significant role in the advancement of nanotechnology. This chapter's major objective is to examine all of the potential uses of CNTs for improving human health, with an emphasis on nano carriers and biological applications in particular. The first focus of this chapter is on the fundamental characteristics of CNTs, and it is then broadened to detail their synthesis methods and the many difficulties associated with their functioning, dispersion, and toxicity. Our discussion also places a strong emphasis on the future possibilities for these young disciplines of study.