Optimizing the Dispersion Conditions of SWCNTs in Aqueous Solution of Surfactants and Organic Solvents

Figure 8

AFM images of SWCNTs with SDBS (8 mg/mL). The sample was prepared immediately after the dispersion. Image (a) shows the height of the nanotubes. Image (b) shows the phase of nanotubes and impurities present in the sample. SWCNTs are found to be individual after dispersion as almost no entanglement is observed.

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