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Corresponding Author

Guo-bao XU(guobaoxu@ciac.ac.cn);
Yue-jin TONG(tongyuejin@fjnu.edu.cn)

Abstract

Single-wall carbon nanohorns (SWCNHs) have unique properties, such as a large specific surface area, good electrical conductivity and biocompatibility. It has been widely utilized in many fields. In the present review, the progress in electrochemistry study of SWCNHs has been summarized and the future research trends have been proposed.

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Keywords

single-walled carbon nanohorns, electrochemistry, review

Publication Date

2014-12-28

Online Available Date

2014-07-16

Revised Date

2014-07-11

Received Date

2014-05-13

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