The role of the bile salt surfactant sodium deoxycholate in aqueous two-phase separation of single-wall carbon nanotubes revealed by systematic parameter variations

Controlled formation of carbon nanotubes incorporated ceramic composite granules by electrostatic integrated nano-assembly

“…The hydrophobic side of SDC facilitates its adsorption on hydrophobic CNT surfaces, whereas the hydrophilic side, containing OH and COO − groups, governs the dissolution and electrokinetic behaviour of SDC in water. 31–34 Images showing the CNT suspensions with and without SDC are shown in Fig. S1,† indicating a homogeneous CNT suspension and CNT sedimentation, respectively.…”

“…The hydrophobic side of SDC facilitates its adsorption on hydrophobic CNT surfaces, whereas the hydrophilic side, containing OH and COO − groups, governs the dissolution and electrokinetic behaviour of SDC in water. [31][32][33][34] Images showing the CNT suspensions with and without SDC are shown in Fig. S1, † the formation of homogeneous CNT-incorporated Al 2 O 3 -ZrO 2 composite granules, different suspensions consisting of 3 vol% of alumina and 3 vol% of zirconia were mixed at a ratio of 1 : 1 in a 9 ml glass vessel.…”

Nanotube Functionalization: Investigation, Methods and Demonstrated Applications

“…The interaction of polymers with the CNT surface via wrapping was used to improve the dispersion of CNT in water and organic solvent and to further enable the separation of CNTs by metallicity and chirality and the separation of CNTs from carbonaceous and metal impurities [ 131 , 132 , 133 ]. The polyvinyl pyrrolidone, polyvinylidene fluoride, polystyrene sulfonate, cellulose derivatives, polypyrroles, glycolipids and redox polymers was successfully used for CNT dispersion [ 134 ].…”

Water Organization around Inorganic Nanotubes in Suspension Probed by Polarization-Resolved Second Harmonic Scattering

“…For instance, aqueous two-phase extraction-based separation of surfactant dispersed carbon nanotubes, which are iconic objects of nanoscience, is experiencing constant progress. 21,22 It should also be noted that the colloidal properties of clay nanotubes, a unique class of nanostructured materials, are considered in environmental and industrial applications. 23,24 Among them, synthetic imogolite nanotubes (INTs) 25,26 constitute a specific case of inorganic hollow nanostructures, truly nanometric in diameter.…”

“…One-dimensional nanoparticles, whose aspect ratiodefined by the ratio of length to diameteris much higher than one, are the subject of intensive research as interesting building blocks for hierarchical assembly of functional nanostructures. , In many cases, their colloidal properties are a crucial aspect for their use. For instance, aqueous two-phase extraction-based separation of surfactant dispersed carbon nanotubes, which are iconic objects of nanoscience, is experiencing constant progress. , It should also be noted that the colloidal properties of clay nanotubes, a unique class of nanostructured materials, are considered in environmental and industrial applications. , Among them, synthetic imogolite nanotubes (INTs) , constitute a specific case of inorganic hollow nanostructures, truly nanometric in diameter. Understanding water organization around and inside INTs represents an essential step for a wide range of applications, such as catalytic and photocatalytic nanoreactors, liquid crystals, , or water depollution .…”