The role of the catalytic particle in the growth of carbon nanotubes by plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition

Authors :: Ducati, C.
Alexandrou I.
Chhowalla,M.
Robertson, J.
Amaratunga, G.A.J.
Source :: Journal of Applied Physics. June 1, 2004, Vol. 95 Issue 11, 6387-6391
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: The role of the metal particle in the formation of nanotubes synthesized by plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) is discussed. It is found that varying growth temperature catalytic particles of different shape and size can be formed.

Subjects :: Chemical vapor deposition -- Usage
Nanotubes -- Research
Nanotubes -- Electric properties
Nanotubes -- Mechanical properties
Carbon -- Electric properties
Carbon -- Thermal properties
Carbon -- Mechanical properties
Physics

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