A simple method for the continuous production of carbon nanotubes

被引:164
作者
Ishigami, M
Cumings, J
Zettl, A [1 ]
Chen, S
机构
[1] Univ Calif Berkeley, Dept Phys, Berkeley, CA 94720 USA
[2] Lawrence Berkeley Natl Lab, Div Mat Sci, Berkeley, CA 94720 USA
[3] Lawrence Berkeley Natl Lab, Natl Ctr Electron Microscopy, Berkeley, CA 94720 USA
基金
美国国家科学基金会;
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D O I
10.1016/S0009-2614(00)00151-2
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
A simplified are-method is presented which allows for the continuous synthesis of multi-walled carbon nanotubes. In its basic form, the method requires only a de power supply, a graphite electrode, and a container of liquid nitrogen with no need for pumps, seals, water-cooled vacuum chambers, or purge-gas handling systems. High-quality nanotubes are produced in high yield. The system is easily adaptable to produce large quantities of nanotubes continuously without interruptions for electrode replacement, chamber cleaning, or gas purging. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:457 / 459
页数:3
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