DocumentCode
763462
Title
Biomolecular applications of carbon nanotubes
Author
Baxendale, M.
Author_Institution
Phys. Dept., Univ. of London, UK
Volume
150
Issue
1
fYear
2003
fDate
6/18/2003 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
3
Lastpage
8
Abstract
Carbon nanotubes are a significant addition to the emerging field of nanotube biotechnology. The biocompatibility, high structural integrity, and unique electronic and mechanical properties of carbon nanotubes complement or surpass those of self-assembled lipid nanotubes, peptide nanotubes, and template-synthesised nanotubes (metals, polymers, semiconductors, and carbons). Carbon nanotubes are candidates for a range of biomolecular applications that is likely to widen considerably in the future.
Keywords
biotechnology; carbon nanotubes; molecular biophysics; reviews; C; biocompatibility; biomolecular carbon nanotube applications; electronic properties; mechanical properties; peptide nanotubes; self-assembled lipid nanotubes; structural integrity; template-synthesised nanotubes;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Nanobiotechnology, IEE Proceedings -
Publisher
iet
ISSN
1478-1581
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/ip-nbt:20030576
Filename
1220700
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