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Impact of Substrate Outgassing on the Growth of Carbon Nanotubes Using the Single-Pulse Discharge Method
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Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-08-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were fabricated in air using the electrical discharge machining method.
The main parameters for this process were substrate temperature, peak current ( I p ), and pulse duration (τ).
The substrate was baked at 50°C and this temperature was maintained for 12 h under vacuum chamber; it was then cooled to room temperature and stored in vacuum for outgassing.
During single-pulse discharge in air, the substrate was heated from room temperature to the test temperatures (50 and 70°C).
The results indicated that the length, density, and purity of CNTs grown on outgassed substrates were better than those of CNTs grown without outgassing.
Additionally, CNTs grown with I p = 3 A and τ = 1200 μs were of better quality than those grown with other combinations of parameters.
The size of the discharge pit was effectively reduced by 30% (80 μm).
This finding may help in controlling the amount of peak current used during the process, thereby reducing the problems of heat-affected zones and electrode consumption.
Consequently, there was substantial improvement in the zonal selectivity and reticular density of the CNTs grown using the single-pulse discharge method.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Su, C. H.& Huang, C. H.. 2016. Impact of Substrate Outgassing on the Growth of Carbon Nanotubes Using the Single-Pulse Discharge Method. Journal of Nanomaterials،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1109420
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Su, C. H.& Huang, C. H.. Impact of Substrate Outgassing on the Growth of Carbon Nanotubes Using the Single-Pulse Discharge Method. Journal of Nanomaterials No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1109420
American Medical Association (AMA)
Su, C. H.& Huang, C. H.. Impact of Substrate Outgassing on the Growth of Carbon Nanotubes Using the Single-Pulse Discharge Method. Journal of Nanomaterials. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1109420
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1109420