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Carbon NanotubesJ. A.
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Introduction “nano” sized – in nanometres 10-9
m, or nm Nanotube – rolled up net of
graphine – single sheet of graphite Peter Wiles and myself published
first accounts of finding nanotubes in 1978, first structure analysis 1979 (cf. Ijiima 1991 in Japan)
1978 TEM
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3After air operation After operation in nitrogen
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Carbon Nanotubes Properties, potential uses, methods of manufacture
General references:
Harris, P. J.F. Carbon nanotubes and related structures Cambridge Uni. Press 1999
Tomanek, D. Enbody, R.J.(eds) Science and application of nanotubes. Kluwer Acad. 2000
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Properties of nanotubes Geometry, size, direction of roll Multwall (MWNT) 5-50 nm dia, 10 μm
long single-wall (SWNT) 1-10 nm dia, 1 μm
long Pentagons or heptagons give defects –
caps at ends, and “junctions” Electrical: conduction or non-conduction Armchair – metallic, Zigzag, chiral - semiconductor
Armchair, zigzag, chiral
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Single nanotubes Pull-out and release of MWNT
– Van der Waals force World’s smallest balance
Weighing a 22 fg particleScience 283, 1513(1999)Applying hf voltage got frequency for resonance
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Single nanotubes Atomic force microscope tip –
resiliant and large aspect ratio –can sense deep into surface cavities
nanotubeon AFMcantilever(1999)
resulting image
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Uses of nanotubes? Electron emission Hydrogen adsorption Easy electrolyte contact Polymer strengthening Transistor components Drug or chemical storageLeading to: Computer, TV displays;
hydrogen for fuel cells, electrodes for Li ion battery, car parts
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Electron emission Minature “cathode ray tube” using
battery voltages 10’s of V Displays for computers, lamps
Samsung display 1999 Lamp 2000
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Hydrogen adsorption Hydrogen storage for mobile fuel
cells – need 6.5 %, 62 kg / m3, best near room temp, a few bar
Many nanotube samples give up to 2 %, some up to 6 % and a few 20 % or more; metal loading.
Understanding why – physisorb vs chemisorb – around 90 kJ /mole activation energy
tank
H2
P, T ?
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Battery/fuel cell electrodes
One electrode in a Li ion battery is porous carbon, where Li+ intercalates; a nanotube electrode is sought for ease of ion approach, reducing polarization
Fuel cell electrode for hydrogen oxidation
Canterbury nanotubeson carbon fibres 2002
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Polymer-nanotube composites Stronger than with carbon fibres?
Theory – small defects, so stronger Practice – stronger, but poor dispersion, smooth surface
Electrical conductivity with photo-luminescent polymer 108 times, also more robust because of nano heat fins
Membrane materials Bioimplant materials