碳纳米管填充技术研究

本文在回顾碳纳米管填充技术研究进程的基础上,结合自身的研究工作对碳纳米管的填充方法及相关微观机制进行了归纳和总结,并对碳纳米管填充在相关领域的应用前景及尚待开展的工作进行了评述和展望。     

碳纳米管在水中的分散性

以超声波为辅助工具,分别研究阳离子、阴离子型等表面活性剂在水中对碳纳米管分散性的影响,进而研究两种表面活性剂复配后对碳纳米管分散性的影响。通过记录分散的碳纳米管溶液的保存时间和SEM对分散效果进行分析和观察。     

Photochemical Evidence of Electronic Interwall Communication in Double‐Wall Carbon Nanotubes

Single‐ and double‐wall carbon nanotubes (CNTs) having dimethylanilino (DMA) units covalently attached to the external graphene wall have been prepared by the reaction of the dimethylaminophenylnitronium ion with the corresponding CNT. The samples have been characterized by Raman and XPS spectroscopies, thermogravimetry, and high‐resolution transmission electron microscopy in which the integrity of the single or double wall of the CNT and the percentage of substitution (one dimethylanilino group every 45 carbons of the wall for the single‐ and double‐wall samples) has been determined. Nanosecond laser flash photolysis has shown the generation of transients that has been derived from the charge transfer between the dimethylanilino (as the electron donor) to the CNT graphene wall (as the electron acceptor). Importantly, the lifetime of the double‐wall CNT is much shorter than that monitored for the single‐wall CNT. Shorter‐lived transients were also observed for the pentyl‐esterified functionalized double‐wall CNT with respect to the single‐wall analogue in the presence of hole (CH₃OH) and electron quenchers (O₂, N₂O), which has led to the conclusion that the inner, intact graphene wall that is present in double‐wall CNT increases the charge mobility significantly, favoring charge recombination processes. Considering the importance that charge mobility has in microelectronics, our finding suggests that double‐wall CNT or two‐layer graphene may be more appropriate to develop devices needing fast charge mobility.     

纳米碳管负载Co催化生长纳米碳管

In this paper, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) used as support and cobalt as catalyst to prepare new CNTs was studied. CNTs could grow well if the precursor CNTs were supported with Co on its surface. On the contrary, CNTs couldn’t grow at all if the precursor CNTs were not supported with Co. The TEM images showed that diameters of the obtained CNTs were different from those of the precursor CNTs. The pure CNTs could be prepared in this method without further purifying. The amount of Co on the precursor CNTs could affect the growth of CNTs greatly. When the content of metal on precursor CNTs was less than 16.2%, the amount of the obtained CNTs increased with the increasing amount of Co, and the maximum growth amount of 625% of CNTs could be obtained. But if the content of metal was more than 16.2%, the amount of Co had no influence on the growth of CNTs.     

碳纳米管对羟基磷灰石基复合材料力学性能的影响

将力学性能优良的碳纳米管(CNTs)与羟基磷灰石(HA)生物陶瓷相复合,发展CNTs/HA复合材料来应用于骨组织修复领域,有望解决HA生物陶瓷力学性能的不足.通过3种不同的制备方法,即通过表面活性剂将CNTs分散在HA基体中、通过酸碱中和反应将CNTs与HA共沉淀以及通过体外浸泡在CNTs上矿化生长HA等方法来获得CNTs/HA复合材料.深入研究CNTs的表面结构和分散状态对CNTs/HA复合材料力学性能的影响.结果表明,CNTs的添加改变了HA的脆性,导致复合材料抗压力学性能得到提高.但是,由于复合材料制备方法的不同,导致CNTs在HA基体中的分散状态、表面结构的完整性以及与HA的界面结合情况不同,导致其抗压力学性能不同.其中,通过表面活性剂将CNTs分散在HA基体中而获得复合材料的抗压力学性能表现最好,而CNTs与HA通过共沉淀法所获得复合材料的抗压力学性能表现最差.     

Impact of Tube Curvature on the Ground‐State Magnetism of Axially Confined Single‐Walled Carbon Nanotubes of the Zigzag‐Type

The magnetic properties of axially confined, hydrogenated single‐walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) of the (n,0)‐type with n=5–24 are systematically explored by density functional theory. Emphasis is placed on the relation between the ground‐state magnetic moments of SWCNTs and zigzag graphene nanoribbons (ZGNRs). Comparison between the SWCNTs considered here and ZGNRs of equal length gives rise to two basic questions: 1) how does the nanotube curvature affect the antiferromagnetic order known to prevail for ZGNRs, and 2) to what extent do the magnetic moments localized at the SWCNT edges deviate from the zero‐curvature limit of n/3 μ_B? In response to these questions, it is found that systems with n≥7 display preference for antiferromagnetic order at any length investigated, whereas for n=5, 6 the magnetic phase varies with tube length. Furthermore, elementary patterns are identified that describe the progression of the magnitude of the magnetic moment with n for the longest tubes explored in this work. The spin densities of the considered SWCNTs are analyzed as a function of the tube length L, with L ranging from 3 to 11 transpolyene rings for n≥7 and from 3 to 30 rings for n=5 and 6.     

Nanoporous Carbon Tubes from Fullerene Crystals as the π‐Electron Carbon Source

Here we report the thermal conversion of one‐dimensional (1D) fullerene (C₆₀) single‐crystal nanorods and nanotubes to nanoporous carbon materials with retention of the initial 1D morphology. The 1D C₆₀ crystals are heated directly at very high temperature (up to 2000 °C) in vacuum, yielding a new family of nanoporous carbons having π‐electron conjugation within the sp²‐carbon robust frameworks. These new nanoporous carbon materials show excellent electrochemical capacitance and superior sensing properties for aromatic compounds compared to commercial activated carbons.     

碳纳米管对羟基磷灰石基复合材料力学性能的影响

将力学性能优良的碳纳米管(CNTs)与羟基磷灰石(HA)生物陶瓷相复合,发展CNTs/HA复合材料来应用于骨组织修复领域,有望解决HA生物陶瓷力学性能的不足。通过3种不同的制备方法,即通过表面活性剂将CNTs分散在HA基体中、通过酸碱中和反应将CNTs与HA共沉淀以及通过体外浸泡在CNTs上矿化生长HA等方法来获得CNTs/HA复合材料。深入研究CNTs的表面结构和分散状态对CNTs/HA复合材料力学性能的影响。结果表明,CNTs的添加改变了HA的脆性,导致复合材料抗压力学性能得到提高。但是,由于复合材料制备方法的不同,导致CNTs在HA基体中的分散状态、表面结构的完整性以及与HA的界面结合情况不同,导致其抗压力学性能不同。其中,通过表面活性剂将CNTs分散在HA基体中而获得复合材料的抗压力学性能表现最好,而CNTs与HA通过共沉淀法所获得复合材料的抗压力学性能表现最差。     

Efficient Direct‐Methanol Fuel Cell Based on Graphene Quantum Dots/Multi‐walled Carbon Nanotubes Composite

Direct‐methanol fuel cells are proton‐exchange fuel cell in which methanol is used as the fuel. The important advantage of these fuel cells is the simplicity of transport and storage of methanol. In this study, methanol fuel cell electrocatalysts including graphene quantum dots (GQDs), functionalized multi‐walled carbon nanotubes (f‐MWCNTs) and GQDs/f‐MWCNTs composite were synthesized. The structures of synthesized electrocatalysts were highlighted by scanning electron microscope (SEM), raman spectroscopy, UV–vis spectroscopy, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and x‐ray diffraction (XRD) method. After that, the effective surface areas (ESA) of GQDs, f‐MWCNTs and GQDs/f‐MWCNTs were calculated. Finally, GQDs/f‐MWCNTs composite modified glassy carbon electrode (GQDs/f‐MWCNTs/GCE) showed highest current signals for methanol oxidation than those of comparable GQDs/GCE and f‐MWCNTs/GCE.     

碳纳米管与石墨烯在储能电池中的应用

当今社会日益增长的能源与环境需求对储能电池技术的发展既是机遇也是严峻的挑战。纳米碳材料如碳纳米管与石墨烯因其优异的导电能力、良好的机械性能以及独特的形貌与结构特征在储能电池技术领域中的应用越来越普遍。本文通过综述近年来碳纳米管与石墨烯分别作为锂离子电池的复合电极材料、负极活性材料、导电添加剂以及新型锂硫电池用复合导电载体的最新应用进展,重点讨论了这两类纳米碳材料的不同应用模式对储能电池容量性能、倍率性能以及循环寿命的影响。同时对目前研究中存在的问题进行了总结,并对未来发展方向,如开发低成本与环境友好的高质量材料合成技术、提升材料的分散能力以有效构筑复合电极结构以及开发新的应用模式等进行了展望。     

The Nucleating Effect of Carbon Nanotubes on Crystallinity in R‐BAPB‐Type Thermoplastic Polyimide

Summary: The relatively high degree of crystallinity of a new thermoplastic polyimide (PI) makes it a favorable matrix candidate for fiber reinforced composites. This advantage is the result of the ability of the matrix to recrystallize during the composite manufacturing process. In this study we examine the potential nucleating effect of carbon nanotubes on a thermoplastic PI. In addition to their inherent mechanical contribution, the carbon nanotubes help recover a significant proportion of the original crystallinity.

Scanning electron micrograph of the spherulitic structure of a recrystallized carbon nanotube/polyimide film.     

碳纳米管负载纳米Fe2O3的研究

本文研究了用液相化学沉积法制备的碳纳米管负载Fe₂O₃。首先用浓HCl、浓HNO₃和浓HNO₃ / H₂SO₄(混酸)三种酸对碳纳米管进行改性处理，对样品进行了TEM形貌观察和FTIR光谱分析，FTIR分析表明浓HCl处理后不能在碳纳米管表面引入官能团，而浓HNO₃能在碳纳米管表面引入-OH和-C=O，浓HNOO₃ / H₂SO₄能在碳纳米管表面引入大量的-OH、-C=O、COOH。制备了以上三种碳纳米管分别负载Fe₂O₃。TEM分析表明，负载效果：混酸>浓HNO₃>浓HCl。经混酸处理后的碳纳米管所负载的Fe₂O₃的XRD分析，表明所负载的是α-Fe₂O₃。机理分析表明碳纳米管上的含氧基团能增强其在水溶液中的分散性，同时能增强其对Fe³⁺吸附和离子交换能力，使吸附在碳纳米管表面的Fe³⁺成为结晶成核中心，调节溶液pH值后，使Fe₂O₃沉积在碳纳米管表面。     

碳纳米管共价功能化

碳纳米管由于其独特的结构与优异的各项性能,在许多领域具有巨大的应用潜力,已引起了广泛的关注。由于碳纳米管不溶于水和有机溶剂,极大地制约了其性能应用,因此碳纳米管的功能化就成为目前研究的热点。本文侧重于碳纳米管的共价功能化,详细讨论了碳纳米管不同位置共价功能化的研究进展。     

Gas Sensors Based on Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes

Single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) have a high aspect ratio, large surface area, good stability and unique metallic or semiconducting electrical conductivity, they are therefore considered a promising candidate for the fabrication of flexible gas sensors that are expected to be used in the Internet of Things and various portable and wearable electronics. In this review, we first introduce the sensing mechanism of SWCNTs and the typical structure and key parameters of SWCNT-based gas sensors. We then summarize research progress on the design, fabrication, and performance of SWCNT-based gas sensors. Finally, the principles and possible approaches to further improving the performance of SWCNT-based gas sensors are discussed.     

Matrix Synthesis of N-Containing Carbon Nanotubes

N-Containing carbon nanotubes were prepared by the pyrolysis of acetonitrile in an alumina matrix. Nanotubes were obtained with given diameter and length. Amorphous carbon is also formed on the alumina surface in the acetonitrile pyrolysis.