Abdi Y., Mohajerzadeh S., Sohrabi M.H., Fathipour M., Araghchini M.
University of Tehran, IR
Keywords: hydrogenation, nanotube, tree-like nanostructure
A novel tree-like nanostructure of carbon nanotubes was prepared using growth of vertically aligned nanotubes. As an application of the structures we have used them for fabricating the gas sensor. Because of their unique branched nano-structures, they are promising candidates for the realization of sensitive gas sensors. Tree-like nanostructures fabricated using hydrogenation process applied to vertical nanotubes. so the Ni catalyst on top of nanotube was partially exposed and by secondary growth of nanotubes on initial ones, tree-like carbon nanostructures were obtained.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 1, Nanotechnology 2008: Materials, Fabrication, Particles, and Characterization – Technical Proceedings of the 2008 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, Volume 1
Published: June 1, 2008
Pages: 104 - 107
Industry sector: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
Topic: Carbon Nano Structures & Devices
ISBN: 978-1-4200-8503-7