Efforts to develop carbon nanotubes (CNTs) as nano-vehicles for precise and controlled drug and gene delivery, as well as markers for in vivo biomedical imaging, are currently hampered by uncertainties with regard to their cellular uptake, their fate in the body, and their safety.

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Published:December 6, 2022

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Current approaches for functionalizing carbon nanotubes (CNTs) often utilize harsh chemical conditions, and the resulting harmful wastes can cause various environmental and health concerns.

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The excellent mechanical properties of carbon nanotubes (CNTs), such as low density, high stiffness, and great strength make them ideal candidates for reinforcement material in a wide range of high performance materials applications.

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