This research article discusses the types of carbon nanotubes and some related properties, synthesis methods and applications. In this research article, the specificities of SWCNTs as well as MWCNTs are described along with the extraordinary properties of carbon nanotubes such as electrical conductance, resistivity, and thermal conductivity in the direction of axis of the tube. Overview of certain specific methods for the growth of carbon nanotubes has also been reviewed. Previously available methods for the formation of CNTs are also described which include: arc discharge, laser ablation, chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD). Carbon nanotubes have a number of applications in the field of electronics, biomedicine, and chemical sensors etc. Some of the applications are also briefly described.

该研究文章讨论了碳纳米管的类型以及一些相关的特性，合成方法和应用。在这篇研究文章中，描述了SWCNT和MWCNT的特异性，以及碳纳米管的非凡特性，例如沿管轴方向的电导率，电阻率和导热率。还综述了某些特定的碳纳米管生长方法。还描述了用于形成CNT的先前可用的方法，其包括：电弧放电，激光烧蚀，化学气相沉积（CVD）和等离子体增强化学气相沉积（PECVD）。碳纳米管在电子，生物医学和化学传感器等领域具有许多应用。还简要描述了其中的一些应用。