Synthesis Carbon Nanospheres on Carbon Fiber using Candle Flame

Abstract

This research aims to study the feasibility of carbon nanospheres growth using candle flame synthesis. Carbon fiber which was coated with Ni catalyst of 1 to 5 micrometer thick can be used as a support material. Carbon nanospheres can be grown on the support at 600°C for 30 to 180 sec. The amount of carbon nanospheres increased when increased combustion times. The diameter of carbon nanospheres using candle flame synthesis was 50 nm at 180 sec.