A <em>green</em> precursor for carbon nanotube synthesis

S. Paul; S. K. Samdarshi

doi:10.1016/S1872-5805(11)60068-1

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S. Paul, S. K. Samdarshi. A green precursor for carbon nanotube synthesis. New Carbon Mater., 2011, 26(2): 85-88. doi: 10.1016/S1872-5805(11)60068-1

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S. Paul, S. K. Samdarshi. A green precursor for carbon nanotube synthesis. New Carbon Mater., 2011, 26(2): 85-88. doi: 10.1016/S1872-5805(11)60068-1

S. Paul, S. K. Samdarshi. A green precursor for carbon nanotube synthesis. New Carbon Mater., 2011, 26(2): 85-88. doi: 10.1016/S1872-5805(11)60068-1

Citation:

S. Paul, S. K. Samdarshi. A green precursor for carbon nanotube synthesis. New Carbon Mater., 2011, 26(2): 85-88. doi: 10.1016/S1872-5805(11)60068-1

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A green precursor for carbon nanotube synthesis

doi: 10.1016/S1872-5805(11)60068-1

Department of Energy, Tezpur University, Tezpur-784028, Assam India

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Author Bio:
S.Paul(1980-), male, Doctoral Candidate, engaged in the research of carbon materials and application in energy systems. E-mail: paulsamrat17@gmail.com
Corresponding author: S.K.Samdarshi, Professor. Tel: 91-3712-267007 Ext 5301, Fax: 91-3712-267006/005
Received Date: 2010-05-20
Accepted Date: 2011-05-04
Rev Recd Date: 2011-04-04
Publish Date: 2011-04-20

Abstract

Abstract

The present work aims to explore a natural renewable precursor for the synthesis of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), conforming to the principles of green chemistry. MWCNTs were synthesized by chemical vapor deposition using a natural renewable precursor (coconut oil). Nitrogen gas was used as an inert atmosphere as well as a carrier for the evaporated precursor (flow rate: 100mL/min). The synthesized MWCNTs are characterized by scanning and transmission electron microscopy, electron dispersive X-ray analysis, and Raman spectroscopy. The diameters of the synthesized nanotubes are in the range of 80nm to 90nm under optimum conditions.
- Coconut Oil,
- Natural renewable precursors: Carbon nanotube: CVD,