Structural change of ion-induced carbon nanofibers by electron current flow

M. Zamri Yusop, Pradip Ghosh, Masato Sasase, Akari Hayashi, Yasuhiko Hayashi, Masaki Tanemura

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

1 Citation (Scopus)

Abstract

1-dimensional (1-D) nanocarbon materials such as carbon nanotubes [1] (CNTs) and carbon nanofibers (CNFs) are quite promising as electron emission sources[2] in the near future. These 1-D nanocarbon materials possess very high aspect ratio, thus readily allowing to emit electrons under relatively low applied electric fields even at low vacuum pressures. During the field emission (FE) process, degradation in current and structural damages of the nanocarbon emitters often occurs. Regarding these phenomena, for the practical use it is essential to fully understand the fundamental physics underlying the FE process particularly for individual nanocarbon emitters. In this paper, we are challenging to study the structural change of individual ion-induced CNF by electron current flow during FE process, using in situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) facilities.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2010 8th International Vacuum Electron Sources Conference and Nanocarbon, IVESC 2010 and NANOcarbon 2010
Pages43-44
Number of pages2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 1 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event8th International Vacuum Electron Sources Conference, IVESC 2010 and NANOcarbon 2010 - Nanjing, China
Duration: Oct 14 2010Oct 16 2010

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2010 8th International Vacuum Electron Sources Conference and Nanocarbon, IVESC 2010 and NANOcarbon 2010

Other

Other8th International Vacuum Electron Sources Conference, IVESC 2010 and NANOcarbon 2010
Country/TerritoryChina
CityNanjing
Period10/14/1010/16/10

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Structural change of ion-induced carbon nanofibers by electron current flow'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this