Table 3 Properties of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs).

From: Effects of carbon nanotubes on expanded glass and silica aerogel based lightweight concrete

Material type

Appearance

Purity

Inner diameter

Outer diameter

Length

Specific surface area

Density

Actual density

Resistivity

Preparation method

MWCNT

Black powder

> 95 wt%

3–5 nm

8–15 nm

3–12 μm

> 233 m2/g

0.15 g/cm3

2.1 g/cm3

1412 μΩm

CVD