PROCESS FOR FUNCTIONALIZING CARBON NANOTUBES UNDER SOLVENT-FREE CONDITIONS

摘要

The present invention provides methods by which carbon nanotubes can be functionalized under solvent-free conditions. As extremely large quantities are typically required to dissolve or disperse carbon nanotubes, solvent elimination renders the processes more favorable for scale-up. Such processes are also amenable to a wide variety of chemical reactions and organic functionalizing agents.