ABSTRACT
SWCNTs are the one-dimensional allotropes of carbon, completing the list of zero-(the fullerenes (Kroto et al. 1985) ), two-(the graphene (Novoselov et al. 2004) ), and three-dimensional (graphite and diamond) carbon allotropes. An interesting property of SWCNTs is that all constituent carbons are equivalent and closely sp2 bound, like in graphite, which provides unique mechanical and transport properties. is, combined with their huge, >1000, aspect ratio (the diameters being 1-20 nm and their lengths over 1 micron), endows them with an enormous
application potential and a range of unique and exotic physical properties.
