刻线镍膜上沉积的碳纳米管场发射特性

利用微波等离子体化学气相沉积(MWPCVD)方法,在刻线的镍膜上沉积碳纳米管膜。通过SEM和拉曼光谱表征,讨论了催化剂厚度、制备温度、反应时间以及甲烷浓度对碳纳米管场发射的影响。结果表明：不同条件下制备的碳纳米管的场发射性能有很大差异,保持氢气的流量(100sccm)不变,当甲烷流量为5sccm、生长时间为5min、催化剂膜厚为150nm、温度为700～800℃时,场发射性能最好,开启场强为1．3V／um,最大发射电流达到6．8mA／cm^3。     

Temperature and carbon source effects on methane–air flame synthesis of CNTs

We have conducted experimental and numerical studies on flame synthesis of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) to investigate the effects of three key parameters – selective catalyst, temperature and available carbon sources – on CNT growth. Two different substrates were used to synthesize CNTs: Ni-alloy wire substrates to obtain curved and entangled CNTs and Si-substrates with porous anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) nanotemplates to grow well-aligned, self-assembled and size-controllable CNTs, each using two different types of laminar flames, co-flow and counter-flow methane–air diffusion flames. An appropriate temperature range in the synthesis region is essential for CNTs to grow on the substrates. Possible carbon sources for CNT growth were found to be the major species CO and those intermediate species C₂H₂, C₂H₄, C₂H₆, and methyl radical CH₃. The major species H₂, CO₂ and H₂O in the synthesis region are expected to activate the catalyst and help to promote catalyst reaction.     

Two types of carbon nanocomposites: Graphite encapsulated iron nanoparticles and thin carbon nanotubes supported on thick carbon nanotubes, synthesized using PECVD

In this work, graphite encapsulated Fe nanoparticles and thin carbon nanotubes (CNTs) supported on the pristine CNTs, respectively, were synthesized using plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition via efficiently controlling the flow rate of discharging CH₄ and H₂ gas. The properties of the obtained hybrid materials were characterized with superconducting quantum interference and field emission measurements. The results showed that the encapsulated Fe nanoparticles had diameters ranging from 1 to 30 nm, and this hybrid nanocomposite exhibited a ferromagnetic behavior at room temperature. Thin CNTs with an average diameter of 6 nm were attached to the surface of the prepared CNTs, which exhibited a lower turn-on field and higher emission current density than the pristine CNTs. The Fe nanoparticles either encapsulated with graphite or used as catalyst for thin CNTs growth were all originated from the pyrolysis of ferrocene.     

K-Co-Mo/CNTs催化剂合成低碳醇性能研究

A series of carbon nanotubes-supported K-Co-Mo catalysts were prepared by a sol-gel method combined with incipient wetness impregnation.The catalyst structures were characterized by X-ray diffraction,N₂ adsorption-desorption,transmission electron microscopy and H₂-TPD,and its catalytic performance toward the synthesis of higher alcohols from syngas was investigated.The as-prepared catalyst particles had a low crystallization degree and high dispersion on the outer and inner surface of CNTs.The uniform mesoporous structure of CNTs increased the diffusion rate of reactants and products,thus promoting the reaction conversion.Furthermore,the incorporation of CNTs support led to a high capability of hydrogen absorption and spillover and promoted the formation of alkyl group,which served as the key intermediate for the alcohol formation and carbon chain growth.Benefiting from these characteristics,the CNTs supported Mo-based catalyst showed the excellent catalytic performance for the higher alcohols synthesis as compared to the unsupported catalyst and activated carbon supported catalyst.     

Influences of longitudinal magnetic field on wave propagation in carbon nanotubes embedded in elastic matrix

This paper reported the result of an investigation into the effect of magnetic field on wave propagation in carbon nanotubes (CNTs) embedded in elastic matrix. Dynamic equations of CNTs under a longitudinal magnetic field are derived by considering the Lorentz magnetic forces. The results obtained show that wave propagation in CNTs embedded in elastic matrix under longitudinal magnetic field appears in critical frequencies at which the velocity of wave propagation drops dramatically. The velocity of wave propagation in CNTs increases with the increase of longitudinal magnetic field exerted on the CNTs in some frequency regions. The critical/cut-off frequency increases with the increase of matrix stiffness, and the influence of matrix on wave velocity is little in some frequency regions. This investigation may give a useful help in applications of nano-oscillators, micro-wave absorbing and nano-electron technology.     

Significance of Darcy-Forchheimer Porous Medium in Nanofluid Through Carbon Nanotubes

This article manages Darcy-Forchheimer 3D flow of water based carbon nanomaterial (CNTs). A bidirectional nonlinear stretchable surface has been utilized to make the flow. Disturbance in permeable space has been represented by Darcy Forchheimer (DF) expression. Heat transfer mechanism is explored through convective heating. Outcomes for SWCNT and MWCNT have been displayed and compared. The reduction of partial differential framework into nonlinear common differential framework is made through reasonable variables. Optimal series scheme is utilized for arrangements advancement of associated flow issue. Optimal homotopic solution expressions for velocities and temperature are studied through graphs by considering various estimations of physical variables. Moreover surface drag coefficients and heat transfer rate are analyzed through plots.     

Fabrication of aligned carbon nanotubes on Cu catalyst by dc plasma-enhanced catalytic decomposition

Aligned multi-walled carbon nanotubes (ACNTs) are deposited using copper (Cu) catalyst on Chromium (Cr)-coated substrate by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition at temperature of 700 °C. Acetylene gas has been used as the carbon source while ammonia is used for diluting and etching. The thicknesses of Cu films on Cr-coated Si (100) substrates are controlled by deposition time of magnetron sputtering. The growth behaviors and quality of ACNTs are investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy. The different performance of ACNTs on various Cu films is explained by referring to the graphitic order as detected by Raman spectroscopy. The results indicate that the ACNTs are formed in tip-growth model where Cu is used as a novel catalyst, and the thickness of Cu films is responsible to the diameter and quality of synthesized CNTs.     

化学镀镍-钴合金碳纳米管/聚吡咯复合材料的微波吸收性能研究

采用化学镀法在碳纳米管表面均匀地镀覆了磁性镍-钴合金层及采用原位法制备了化学镀镍-钴合金碳纳米管/聚吡咯复合吸波材料。采用XRD、TEM、SEM、FT IR及振动样品磁强计等对碳纳米管镀镍-钴合金层的形貌、微结构与磁性能进行了分析,还采用网络矢量分析仪对该复合材料在3~6 GHz频段内的吸波性能进行了研究。结果表明,镍-钴合金层连续、均匀、完整地包覆在碳纳米管表面,化学镀后镀层呈非晶态。通过在碳纳米管表面镀上磁性金属镍-钴合金层可提升碳纳米管/聚吡咯复合材料的吸波性能,其复合材料最大反射率为-20d B。     

Decoration of CNTs' surface by Fe3O4 nanoparticles: Influence of ultrasonication time on the magnetic and structural properties

The decoration of CNTs surface by magnetic nanoparticles was achieved by an ultrasonication-assisted hydrothermal method (UAHM). The effect of ultrasonication time on the crystal structure, magnetic performance, and chemical composition of the magnetic CNT composite material was determined. X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and vibrating sample magnetometry were used to characterize the physical, chemical, and magnetic properties of the composites. The composites synthesized via the UAHM exhibited superparamagnetic properties. The ultrasonication time was a critical factor that affected the structure and magnetic performance of the composites. By simply controlling the ultrasonication time, the crystal phase structure of Fe oxide could be selectively modulated and the magnetic performance of the MCs could be effectively tuned.     

甲醇水蒸气重整制氢的高效碳纳米管改性Cu/ZnO/Al2O3催化剂

以碳纳米管为助剂,制备用于甲醇水蒸气重整制氢的新型高效Cu/ZnO/Al₂O₃催化剂,并与传统Cu/ZnO/Al₂O₃催化剂在相同条件下的催化性能进行了比较.结果表明,添加适量碳纳米管可显著提高催化剂的低温催化活性和选择性,在大幅度提高产氢速率的同时有效降低了重整产气中CO的含量.SEM和XRD分析证实适量碳纳米管的添加有效促进了Cu/ZnO/Al₂O₃催化剂结构特性的改善,有利于活性铜物种的分散,从而显著提高了催化剂的低温催化性能.