Carbon Nanotubes as Multifunctional Tools Advancing Batteries and Catalysis for Sustainable Solutions

With a focus on their application in batteries and catalytic processes for sustainable solutions, this review article explores the revolutionary potential of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) as multifunctional materials that are advancing the fields of energy storage and catalysis. Their remarkable mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties have attracted considerable attention due to their potential to revolutionize energy storage devices such as lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and emerging solid-state technologies. The high surface area, conductivity, and structural versatility of CNTs enable them to improve charge capacity, cycling stability, and efficiency in battery systems. Additionally, CNTs exhibit remarkable catalytic properties, particularly in green chemistry, where they act as active catalysts in energy conversion processes such as hydrogen production, CO2, and decrease and conversion of biomass. The review highlights recent developments in CNT-based materials, the synthesis methods that maximize their performance, and their incorporation into energy systems for sustainable development. It also covers the difficulties in scaling up CNT-based technologies and the potential solutions to these problems, paving the way for their use in large-scale industrial settings. In the end, this analysis underscores the inspiring potential of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in propelling the transition to a more sustainable energy future, highlighting their versatility in energy storage and catalytic applications.