Single-Walled Nanohorn

**Semantic type:** Classification

**Definition:** A carbon nanotube that is comprised of a single layer of graphitic carbon and exhibits an irregular horn-like shape. One of the primary characteristics of carbon nanohorns is their ability to aggregate. This aggregation is advantageous because of the resulting enhanced permeability in both gases and liquids.

**Synonyms:** - SWNH - Single Walled Nanohorn