The current status of research in sorption properties of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is reviewed. The structural peculiarities of CNTs, determining their sorption characteristics, are considered. The mechanisms of sorption of gaseous and condensed substances by such structures are analyzed. Special attention is paid to the problem of using CNTs for storing hydrogen and other gaseous substances. Methods for filling CNTs with liquid materials, based on capillary phenomena and wetting the graphite surface of the CNT with liquids of various nature, are considered. Properties of ’peapods’ formed as a result of filling single-walled CNTs with fullerene molecules are reviewed. Also considered are perspectives on the applied usage of the sorption properties of CNTs in electrochemical and fuel cells, and material storage devices, as well as for producing superminiature metallic conductors.

PACS: 61.46.+w, 68.43.−h, 81.07.De (all) DOI: 10.1070/PU2004v047n11ABEH002017 URL: https://ufn.ru/en/articles/2004/11/c/ 000227386100003 2004PhyU...47.1119E Citation: Eletskii A V "Sorption properties of carbon nanostructures" Phys. Usp. 47 1119–1154 (2004) BibTexBibNote ® (generic)BibNote ® (RIS) MedlineRefWorks PT Journal Article TI Sorption properties of carbon nanostructures AU Eletskii A V FAU Eletskii AV DP 10 Nov, 2004 TA Phys. Usp. VI 47 IP 11 PG 1119-1154 RX 10.1070/PU2004v047n11ABEH002017 URL https://ufn.ru/en/articles/2004/11/c/ SO Phys. Usp. 2004 Nov 10;47(11):1119-1154 Оригинал: Елецкий А В «Сорбционные свойства углеродных наноструктур» УФН 174 1191–1231 (2004); DOI: 10.3367/UFNr.0174.200411c.1191