Analysis of carbon nanotube for low power nano electronics applications

Abstract

The implementation of nanoelectronic circuits depends on technologies such as Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) or Bipolar CMOS (BICMOS), and the length of the channel can be reduced up to a certain limit. Due to the generation of various errors nanomaterials can be an alternative solution for circuit design. In the field of nanotechnology, Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) have become a notable and remarkable invention. Their structure is very similar to that of graphite, and its small size, lightweight, high strength, and good conductivity make them ideal building blocks for future technologies. CNTs hold great promise for being the catalyst for the next technological revolution. Today, a broad range of processes is available to produce various types of CNTs, depending on the rolling times of graphite sheets. This review paper sheds light on the different types of CNTs, their properties, methods of synthesis such as arc discharge and chemical vapor deposition, and their applications. To achieve this goal, this paper provides a review that aims to define the state-of-the-art in this field from a novel and unified perspective while elaborating insights of current developments and emerging trends.