Synthesis of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes by Chemical Vapor Deposition on Natural Silk Carbon Fibers

Authors

  • Jindamanee Nissayan Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Khon Kaen University
  • Apichat Artnaseaw Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Khon Kaen University

Abstract

Multi-walled carbon nanotubes were synthesized by chemical vapor deposition using silkworm cocoons as the carbon source. The impregnation method with iron metal as a catalyst was utilized for growth of multi-walled carbon nanotubes. Morphology and microstructure of the synthesized multi-walled carbon nanotubes were investigated by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and Raman spectroscopy techniques. Results indicated that multi-walled carbon nanotubes with a diameter of about 20 nm were successfully synthesized by the decomposition of an acetylene-hydrogen mixture using an iron catalyst at 850°C. Silkworm cocoons were used as a low-cost natural carbon source for high-quality multi-walled carbon nanotube growth.

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2018-03-29

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J. Nissayan and A. Artnaseaw, “Synthesis of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes by Chemical Vapor Deposition on Natural Silk Carbon Fibers”, Eng. & Technol. Horiz., vol. 35, no. 1, pp. 16–22, Mar. 2018.

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