Floating catalyst CVD synthesis of carbon nanotubes from CpFe(CO)2X (X = Me, I): Poisoning effects of I |
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Authors: | M Sarah Mohlala |
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Institution: | DST/NRF Centre of Excellence in Strong Materials and the Molecular Sciences Institute, School of Chemistry, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, WITS 2050, South Africa |
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Abstract: | Multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), carbon fibers (CFs) and carbon spheres (CSs) were synthesized by an injection chemical vapour deposition (CVD) method using toluene solutions of CpFe(CO)2Me as catalyst. The effect of pyrolysis temperature (800-1000 °C), catalyst concentration (5 and 10 wt% in toluene) and solution injection rate (0.2 and 0.8 ml/min) on the type and yield of carbonaceous product synthesized was investigated. The carbonaceous materials were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) and Raman spectroscopy. The use of CpFe(CO)2I as catalyst generated only carbon fibres and balls (wide range of conditions). Studies involving the addition of I2 to catalyst solutions confirmed the poisoning effect of I on CNT production. |
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Keywords: | Iron Carbon nanotubes Synthesis Raman Iodine poisoning |
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