Parametric study of single-walled carbon nanotubes using alcohol catalytic chemical vapor deposition

H. Emrah Unalan, Manish Chhowalla

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Abstract

Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) were synthesized both in powder form and on substrates using alcohol catalytic chemical vapor deposition method (ACCVD). A detailed parametric study was conducted. As-grown SWNTs were analyzed using transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and Raman spectroscopy. Nucleation and growth of SWNTs occurred within seconds after introduction of the alcohol vapor. The results show that high quality SWNTs with a narrow diameter distribution without amorphous carbon can be grown using Co acetate catalyst doped with Fe acetate above 750°C. Defective nanotubes were observed at low (450°C) and high (950°C) temperatures with the optimum temperature being 850°C, In brief, our work has taken a step towards optimizing SWNTs growth conditions using ACCVD.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFunctional Carbon Nanotubes
Pages20-25
Number of pages6
Publication statusPublished - Dec 1 2004
Event2004 MRS Fall Meeting - Boston, MA, United States
Duration: Nov 29 2004 → Dec 3 2004

Publication series

NameMaterials Research Society Symposium Proceedings
Volume858
ISSN (Print)0272-9172

Other

Other2004 MRS Fall Meeting
CountryUnited States
CityBoston, MA
Period11/29/04 → 12/3/04

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ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Materials Science(all)
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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Unalan, H. E., & Chhowalla, M. (2004). Parametric study of single-walled carbon nanotubes using alcohol catalytic chemical vapor deposition. In Functional Carbon Nanotubes (pp. 20-25). (Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings; Vol. 858).

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