Synthesis and characterization of metal-filled carbon nanotubes by microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition

Y. Hayashi, T. Tokunaga, S. Toh, W. J. Moon, K. Kaneko

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    Abstract

    A new type of palladium-based metal-filled carbon nanotubes (MF-CNTs) was fabricated and their characteristics were investigated. The MF-CNTs were grown on Pd/SiO2/Si substrates and Pd/Mo mesh by a microwave plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition method using CH4 and H 2 gasses with the technique of bias-enhanced growth method. The structure and composition of Pd-based MF-CNTs were thoroughly investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and Raman spectroscopy. TEM and EDS analyses showed that MF-CNTs were composed of thick cylindrical graphite walls, and filled with Pd metal inside their roots. Based on TEM characterizations, we proposed a fruitful description for the encapsulating mechanisms.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)790-793
    Number of pages4
    JournalDiamond and Related Materials
    Volume14
    Issue number3-7
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Mar 2005

    All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

    • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
    • Chemistry(all)
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Materials Chemistry
    • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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