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Strategies for the Hybridization of CNTs with Graphene

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Graphene-Carbon Nanotube Hybrids for Energy and Environmental Applications

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Graphene and CNTs have attracted tremendous attention and research interest owing to its exceptional physical properties such as high electronic conductivity, good thermal stability, and excellent mechanical strength. However, the agglomeration of carbon materials, specially, graphene and CNTs, are inevitable owing to the strong van der Waals forces between themselves. Hybridization of CNTs with graphene can not only prevent the aggregation of these carbon materials but also realize synergistic effect between graphene and CNTs. Studies have proved that graphene-CNT hybrid nanomaterials exhibit higher electrical conductivities, larger specific area, and better catalytic properties compared with either pristine CNTs or graphene. The structure of the hybrids is diverse and can be prepared by several approaches including simple solution assembly, chemical vapor deposition method, and unzipping of CNTs. In this chapter, strategies for the hybridization of CNTs with graphene and characterization of the hybrid are summarized and discussed.

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Fan, W., Zhang, L., Liu, T. (2017). Strategies for the Hybridization of CNTs with Graphene. In: Graphene-Carbon Nanotube Hybrids for Energy and Environmental Applications. SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science(). Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-2803-8_2

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