In situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction experiments of SWCNT （single-walled carbon nanotube） electrode in alkali halide aqueous electrolyte at several applied potentials were performed, and the change in the diffracti...In situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction experiments of SWCNT （single-walled carbon nanotube） electrode in alkali halide aqueous electrolyte at several applied potentials were performed, and the change in the diffraction pattern of SWCNTs was observed. It was found that the position of the 100 diffraction peak does not change with applied potential while the peak intensity decreases with anion adsorption. It was concluded that the space inside the tube would be the important ion adsorption site for the well-gown SWCNT bundles.展开更多
Based on molecular force fields,a new finite element model is constructed for multi-walled carbon nanotubes where the interlayer interactions and C--C bonds are simulated by the elements of piece-wise linear spring an...Based on molecular force fields,a new finite element model is constructed for multi-walled carbon nanotubes where the interlayer interactions and C--C bonds are simulated by the elements of piece-wise linear spring and rectangular cross section beam,respectively.For high computation efficiency and atomic reification,the radial breathing modes of multi-walled carbon nanotubes are studied systemically using this model.The results show the correspondence between carbon nanotube structures and vibrational modes,which provide unequivocal data for the experimental characterization of carbon nanotubes.An empirical relationship of radial breathing modes frequencies with the nanotube radius are also obtained for two-layer carbon nanotubes.展开更多
Electrochemical oxidation of the carbon nanotube (CNT) polarizable electrodes of electric double layer capacitors (EDLCs) was studied. It indicated that electrochemical oxidation elevated the available surface area of...Electrochemical oxidation of the carbon nanotube (CNT) polarizable electrodes of electric double layer capacitors (EDLCs) was studied. It indicated that electrochemical oxidation elevated the available surface area of the electrodes and introduced some kinds of functional group on the CNT surfaces. The specific capacitances of the polarizable electrodes with organic electrolyte could be enhanced from 22.4 F g-1 to 78.2 F g-1 after electrolysis oxidization. The enhancement of the specific capacitance depends on the extent of electrochemical oxidation. Using acidic electrolyte for electrochemical oxidation has different effects on modifying the performances of the CNT polarizable electrodes compared to using basic electrolyte.展开更多
文摘In situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction experiments of SWCNT （single-walled carbon nanotube） electrode in alkali halide aqueous electrolyte at several applied potentials were performed, and the change in the diffraction pattern of SWCNTs was observed. It was found that the position of the 100 diffraction peak does not change with applied potential while the peak intensity decreases with anion adsorption. It was concluded that the space inside the tube would be the important ion adsorption site for the well-gown SWCNT bundles.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.10732040)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (Grant No.BK2010501)the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics Research Funding (Grant Nos.4015-909322,NS2010220)
文摘Based on molecular force fields,a new finite element model is constructed for multi-walled carbon nanotubes where the interlayer interactions and C--C bonds are simulated by the elements of piece-wise linear spring and rectangular cross section beam,respectively.For high computation efficiency and atomic reification,the radial breathing modes of multi-walled carbon nanotubes are studied systemically using this model.The results show the correspondence between carbon nanotube structures and vibrational modes,which provide unequivocal data for the experimental characterization of carbon nanotubes.An empirical relationship of radial breathing modes frequencies with the nanotube radius are also obtained for two-layer carbon nanotubes.
基金supported by the Major State Basic Research Development Program of China (Grant No. 10332020)
文摘Electrochemical oxidation of the carbon nanotube (CNT) polarizable electrodes of electric double layer capacitors (EDLCs) was studied. It indicated that electrochemical oxidation elevated the available surface area of the electrodes and introduced some kinds of functional group on the CNT surfaces. The specific capacitances of the polarizable electrodes with organic electrolyte could be enhanced from 22.4 F g-1 to 78.2 F g-1 after electrolysis oxidization. The enhancement of the specific capacitance depends on the extent of electrochemical oxidation. Using acidic electrolyte for electrochemical oxidation has different effects on modifying the performances of the CNT polarizable electrodes compared to using basic electrolyte.
