Sensitive and selective detection of carbon nanotubes via photoluminescence
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 - 06:31
in Physics & Chemistry
Using photoluminescent probes, researchers have devised a sensitive and selective way of detecting carbon nanotubes. Innovations in energy and electronics, together with traditional reinforcement composite products, will require mass production of carbon nanotubes exceeding 15 thousand tons by 2020 (or 10 thousand tons by 2018). Mass production makes this material a potential environmental pollutant during the fabrication process, and through use and disposal. Additionally, there is some evidence that carbon nanotubes may be toxic, making it important to develop a sensitive means for detecting them in the environment.