Functionalization of carbon nanotubes by ammonia glow-discharge: experiments and modeling

Authors :: Khare, Bishun N.
Wilhite, Patrick
Quinn, Richard C.
Chen, Bin
Schingler, Robert H
Tran, benjamin
Imanaka, Hiroshi
So, christopher r
Bauschlicher, Charles W. Jr.
Meyyappan, M.
Source :: Journal of Physical Chemistry B. June 17, 2004, Vol. 108 Issue 24, 8166-8172
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: A successful fictionalization of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs), through a microwave discharge of ammonia was carried out. The results of ab initio calculations are reported to better identify the experimental products that are formed.

Subjects :: Chemistry, Physical and theoretical -- Research
Ammonia -- Research
Carbon -- Research
Nanotubes -- Research
Chemicals, plastics and rubber industries

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