In this chapter, an attempt is made to introduce carbon nanotubes and the
science used to investigate them. This field is progressing at an exponential rate, with a
wide variety of research articles and book chapters appearing in the literature every
year. Research in this direction is now meeting the industry standards and some
promising devices are ready to enter into the market in near future. This chapter can be
a great resource for anyone new to carbon nanotube research. It can also introduce the
experienced researcher to subjects outside his or her area of study. This chapter can be
useful to the undergraduates and post-graduate students who are interested to pursue
science and a career in carbon nanomaterials research.
Keywords: Application of carbon nanotubes, Carbon nanotubes, Functionalization
of carbon nanotubes, Structure of carbon nanotubes.
