What are the Challenges in Carbon Nanotube Research?
Despite their potential, the widespread use of CNTs faces several challenges: - Production consistency and scalability remain critical issues. Producing CNTs with uniform properties at an industrial scale is still a challenge. - Purity and separation of CNTs are also problematic. Impurities and the presence of both metallic and semiconducting CNTs in a mixture can affect their application. - Toxicity and environmental impact are concerns. The long-term effects of CNTs on health and the environment are not fully understood, necessitating further research.
