Title :
Biomolecular applications of carbon nanotubes
Author_Institution :
Phys. Dept., Univ. of London, UK
fDate :
6/18/2003 12:00:00 AM
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;
Journal_Title :
Nanobiotechnology, IEE Proceedings -
DOI :
10.1049/ip-nbt:20030576
