The electrolyte switchable solubility of multi-walled carbon nanotube/ionic liquid (MWCNT/IL) hybrids

Chem Commun (Camb). 2006 Jun 14:(22):2356-8. doi: 10.1039/b603878f. Epub 2006 May 15.

Abstract

In this communication we report the first preparation of ionic liquid-modified carbon nanotubes with reversibly switchable solubility between aqueous and organic solvents, induced by anion exchange.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Electrolytes / chemistry*
  • Ionic Liquids / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Nanotubes, Carbon / chemistry*
  • Nanotubes, Carbon / ultrastructure
  • Solubility
  • Surface Properties
  • Water / chemistry

Substances

  • Electrolytes
  • Ionic Liquids
  • Nanotubes, Carbon
  • Water