Abstract
A new technique for single-wall carbon nanotube (SWNT) synthesis by simultaneous deposition of C60 and cobalt is reported. A study of Co + C60 mixture films by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (TEM) revealed an existence of SWNTs even at room temperature. Thus, carbon nanotubes filled by some atomic row have been found nearby C60 polymeric chains. Within amorphous carbon region the smallest nanotube with a diameter of 0.4nm has also been observed as a continuation of filled SWNT. Analysis of Raman spectra discovered an intense growth of SNWTs in the mixture after annealing at 300°C. Based on TEM and Raman experiments, the conversion of Co-C60 polymeric chains into Co-filled SWNTs is discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 303-305 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Physica B: Condensed Matter |
Volume | 323 |
Issue number | 1-4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2002 Oct 1 |
Event | Proceedings of the Tsukuba Symposium on Carbon Nanotube in Com (CNT10) - Tsukuba, Japan Duration: 2001 Oct 3 → 2001 Oct 5 |
Keywords
- Carbon nanotubes
- Cobalt
- Deposition
- Mixture
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering