Synthesis of high purity single-walled carbon nanotubes in high yield

A simple method for the synthesis of high purity single wall carbon nanotubes has been developed by using nickel formate as a precursor for the formation of nearly mono-dispersed nickel seed-nanoparticles as catalysts in the CVD growth process.

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Published in:Chemical communications (Cambridge, England) England), 2002-11 (22), p.2666-2667
Main Authors: Geng, Junfeng, Singh, Charanjeet, Shephard, Douglas S, Shaffer, Milo S P, Johnson, Brian F G, Windle, Alan H
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Language:English
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Summary:A simple method for the synthesis of high purity single wall carbon nanotubes has been developed by using nickel formate as a precursor for the formation of nearly mono-dispersed nickel seed-nanoparticles as catalysts in the CVD growth process.
ISSN:1359-7345
1364-548X
DOI:10.1039/b207975p