Functional carbon materials: effects and role of polymer-coating on carbon nanotubes

Key Points

• The aim is to review the effects and roles of polymer-coating on carbon nanotubes for various applications.
• Reviewed roles of coated polymers in carbon nanotubes applications.
• Discussed applications in sensors, thermoelectric devices, batteries, and biological fields.
• Polymer-coated carbon nanotubes provide defect-free interfacial control.
• Demonstrated importance of coated polymers in enhancing performance in various device applications.