Ilmenite was reduced through microwave plasma-assisted chemical vapor deposition with continuously flowing hydrogen and methane gas. The reduction products were analyzed by XRD and SEM technology, and the component pr...Ilmenite was reduced through microwave plasma-assisted chemical vapor deposition with continuously flowing hydrogen and methane gas. The reduction products were analyzed by XRD and SEM technology, and the component products were TiO 2 -Carbon Nanotubes （CNTs） composite powders. The reduction process was in good agreement with the Jander equation. Compared with other reduction process by kinetics analysis, microwave plasma could significantly facilitate the reduction process at low temperature.展开更多
Aligned carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were synthesized on glass by microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition (MWPCVD) with a mixture of methane and hydrogen gases at the low temperature of 550 ℃. The experimental results ...Aligned carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were synthesized on glass by microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition (MWPCVD) with a mixture of methane and hydrogen gases at the low temperature of 550 ℃. The experimental results show that both the self-bias potential and the density of the catalyst particles are responsible for the alignment of CNTs. When the catalyst particle density is high enough, strong interactions among the CNTs can inhibit CNTs from growing randomly and result in parallel alignment.展开更多
Methane was decomposed to hydrogen and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) by microwave plasma, using Fe/Si catalyst activated by biased (—150 V) hydrogen plasma for various treatment times. Upon exposure to biased hydrogen plas...Methane was decomposed to hydrogen and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) by microwave plasma, using Fe/Si catalyst activated by biased (—150 V) hydrogen plasma for various treatment times. Upon exposure to biased hydrogen plasma, the catalyst surface becomes lumpy within 1 min, coheres between 5 and 10 min and forms particles after 20 min. The methane conversion increased up to 93% over the treatment time of 5 min. The hydrogen yield showed as similar tendency as the methane conversion and kept 83% at treatment time of 5 min. The treatment time up to 1 min increased the amount of deposited carbon, and after treatment time of 5 min it dropped;then again after treatment time of 20 min, it increased to reach a maximum value of 22 gc/gcat. Deposited carbon was found to be consisted of carbon nanotubes. It grew vertically on the catalyst surface and reached a maximum length of 30.7 nm after treatment time of 10 min. Multiple types of CNTs were present, and the CNT diameters decreased with increasing plasma treatment time.展开更多
The reduction process of ilmenite by hydrogen and methane under MPCVD was analyzed by XRD result. The reduction degree of ilmenite increased with adding methane, the case similar to reduction rate. The mechanism of re...The reduction process of ilmenite by hydrogen and methane under MPCVD was analyzed by XRD result. The reduction degree of ilmenite increased with adding methane, the case similar to reduction rate. The mechanism of reduction process changed with the increasement of methane flow because of the formation of carbon nanotubes （CNTs）. The morphology of reduced samples was observed by SEM, and it was found that CNTs played an important role in the fracture of ilmenite particles. The reduction kinetics showed that the reduction was rate-controlling for hydrogen, and diffusion-controlling when hydrogen mixed with high flow methane.展开更多
We theoretically investigate the microwave absorption properties of hydrogen plasma in iron-catalyzed high- pressure disproportionation-grown carbon nanotubes under an external static magnetic field in the frequency r...We theoretically investigate the microwave absorption properties of hydrogen plasma in iron-catalyzed high- pressure disproportionation-grown carbon nanotubes under an external static magnetic field in the frequency range 0.3 GHz to 30 GHz, using the Maxwell equations in conjunction with a general expression for the effective complex permittivity of magnetized plasma known as the Appleton Hartree formula. The effects of the external static magnetic field intensity and the incident microwave propagation direction on the microwave absorption of hydrogen plasma in CNTs are studied in detail. The numerical results indicate that the microwave absorption properties of hydrogen plasma in iron-catalyzed high-pressure disproportionation-grown carbon nanotubes can be obviously improved when the exter- nal static magnetic field is applied to the material. It is found that the specified frequency microwave can be strongly absorbed by the hydrogen plasma in iron-catalyzed high-pressure disproportionation-grown carbon nanotubes over a wide range of incidence angles by adjusting the external magnetic field intensity and the parameters of the hydrogen plasma.展开更多
Aligned carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were prepared on Ni-coated Ni substrate by microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition (MWPCVD) with a mixture of methane and hydrogen gases at temperature of 550℃.The experimental resu...Aligned carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were prepared on Ni-coated Ni substrate by microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition (MWPCVD) with a mixture of methane and hydrogen gases at temperature of 550℃.The experimental results show a direct correlation between the alignment of CNTs and the density of the catalyst particles at low temperature.When the particle density is high enough,among CNTs there are strong interactions that can inhibit CNTs from growing randomly.The crowding effect among dense CNTs results in the aligned growth of CNTs at low temperature.展开更多
A simple process to fabricate chain-like carbon nanotube （CNT） films by microwave plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition （MPCVD） was developed successfully. Prior to deposition, the Ti/Al2O3 substrates were gro...A simple process to fabricate chain-like carbon nanotube （CNT） films by microwave plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition （MPCVD） was developed successfully. Prior to deposition, the Ti/Al2O3 substrates were ground with Fe-doped SiO2 powder. The nano-structure of the deposited films was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, transmission electron microscopy （TEM）, and Raman spectroscopy. The field electron emission characteristics of the chain-like carbon nanotube films were measured under the vacuum of 10-5 Pa. The low turn-on field of 0.80 V/μm and the emission current density of 8.5 mA/cm2 at the electric field of 3.0 V/μm are obtained. Based on the above results, chain-like carbon nanotube films probably have important applications in cold cathode materials and electrode materials.展开更多
Well aligned nanotubes with diameter of 30—50 nm have been synthesized on a porous alumina template by microwave plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (MW PECVD). By this means, the control over either diameter o...Well aligned nanotubes with diameter of 30—50 nm have been synthesized on a porous alumina template by microwave plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (MW PECVD). By this means, the control over either diameter or length of the nanotubes could be realized. The hollow structure and vertically aligned features have been verified by scanning electron and transmission electron microscopic images. In comparison with the reported fabrication methods, lower synthesis temperature (below 520 ℃) and simpler process (no negative dc bias applied) have been achieved, which could be of great importance for both theoretical research and pratical applications.展开更多
Among the three main methods for the s ynthesis of carbon nanotubes(CNTs ),chemical vapor deposition(CVD)has received a great deal of attentio n since CNTs can be synthesized at sig nificantly low temperature.Plasma c...Among the three main methods for the s ynthesis of carbon nanotubes(CNTs ),chemical vapor deposition(CVD)has received a great deal of attentio n since CNTs can be synthesized at sig nificantly low temperature.Plasma chemical vapor deposition me thods can synthesize CNTs at lower te mperature than thermal CVD.But in th e usual catalytic growth of CNTs by CVD,CNTs are often tangled together and have some defects.These will limit t he property research and potential applications.How to synthesize the str aight CNTs at low temperature become s a challenging issue.In this letter,s traight carbon nanotube(CNT)films were achieved by microwave pla sma chemical vapor deposition(MWPCVD)catalyzed by round Fe-Co-Ni alloy particles on Ni substrate at 610℃.It wa s found that,in our experimental condition,the uniform growth rate along the circumference of round alloy particles plays a very important role in the gro wth of straight CNT films.And because the substrate is conducting,the straight CNT films grown at low temperature ma y have the benefit for property research and offer the possibility to use t hem in the future applications.展开更多
In this paper, under the catalytic effect of nickel particles electro-deposited on Ni substrate, self-aligned carbon nanotubes were synthesized by microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition with a mixture of methane a...In this paper, under the catalytic effect of nickel particles electro-deposited on Ni substrate, self-aligned carbon nanotubes were synthesized by microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition with a mixture of methane and hydrogen gases at 510 ℃. During the process of nanotubes growth, the total pressure in the chamber was kept at 3 kPa, the microwave plasma input power was 500 W, and the flow rates of H 2 and CH 4 were 50 and 1 mL/min, respectively. The aligned features and hollow structure have been verified by scanning electron and transmission electron microscopic images. As the nanotubes grow, the nickel cap remains on the tip of the carbon nanotubes. The nanotubes′diameter is about 70 nm and they have bamboo structures. Because of the strong etching ability of hydrogen plasma and the low volume ratio of H 2/CH 4, no carbonaceous particles attached to the carbon nanotubes were found. It demonstrats that MWPCVD is a very efficient process for the synthesis of the aligned carbon nanotubes at a low temperature. The aligned CNTs grown on Ni substrate at such a low temperature are suitable for device fabrication.展开更多
Under the assistant effect of sulfur, carbon nanotubes electrodes were prepared on the end of tungsten strings directly through microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition. And the electrochemical behavior of CuSO4 at ...Under the assistant effect of sulfur, carbon nanotubes electrodes were prepared on the end of tungsten strings directly through microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition. And the electrochemical behavior of CuSO4 at the carbon nanotubes electrodes was investigated. Compared to the graphite electrode, carbon nanotubes elec- trodes had better electrochemical behavior for the analysis of Cu2+. Different electrodes prepared under the same condition showed good consistency of electrochemical detection property. And because carbon nanotubes were synthesized directly on the end of tungsten strings, the results of long-term stability experiments demonstrated that the carbon nanotubes electrodes had stable response to Cu2+ solution.展开更多
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.51072140)the program for excellent youth team and the scientific research foundation of the higher education commission of Hubei Province of China (Nos.Z200715001 and T201004)the program for excellent subject leader of Wuhan (No.201150530151)
文摘Ilmenite was reduced through microwave plasma-assisted chemical vapor deposition with continuously flowing hydrogen and methane gas. The reduction products were analyzed by XRD and SEM technology, and the component products were TiO 2 -Carbon Nanotubes （CNTs） composite powders. The reduction process was in good agreement with the Jander equation. Compared with other reduction process by kinetics analysis, microwave plasma could significantly facilitate the reduction process at low temperature.
文摘Aligned carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were synthesized on glass by microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition (MWPCVD) with a mixture of methane and hydrogen gases at the low temperature of 550 ℃. The experimental results show that both the self-bias potential and the density of the catalyst particles are responsible for the alignment of CNTs. When the catalyst particle density is high enough, strong interactions among the CNTs can inhibit CNTs from growing randomly and result in parallel alignment.
文摘Methane was decomposed to hydrogen and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) by microwave plasma, using Fe/Si catalyst activated by biased (—150 V) hydrogen plasma for various treatment times. Upon exposure to biased hydrogen plasma, the catalyst surface becomes lumpy within 1 min, coheres between 5 and 10 min and forms particles after 20 min. The methane conversion increased up to 93% over the treatment time of 5 min. The hydrogen yield showed as similar tendency as the methane conversion and kept 83% at treatment time of 5 min. The treatment time up to 1 min increased the amount of deposited carbon, and after treatment time of 5 min it dropped;then again after treatment time of 20 min, it increased to reach a maximum value of 22 gc/gcat. Deposited carbon was found to be consisted of carbon nanotubes. It grew vertically on the catalyst surface and reached a maximum length of 30.7 nm after treatment time of 10 min. Multiple types of CNTs were present, and the CNT diameters decreased with increasing plasma treatment time.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51072140)the Program for Excellent Youth Team and the Scientific Research Foundation of the Higher Education Commission of Hubei Province of China(Nos.Z200715001 and T201004)the Program for Excellent Subject Leader of Wuhan(No.201150530151)
文摘The reduction process of ilmenite by hydrogen and methane under MPCVD was analyzed by XRD result. The reduction degree of ilmenite increased with adding methane, the case similar to reduction rate. The mechanism of reduction process changed with the increasement of methane flow because of the formation of carbon nanotubes （CNTs）. The morphology of reduced samples was observed by SEM, and it was found that CNTs played an important role in the fracture of ilmenite particles. The reduction kinetics showed that the reduction was rate-controlling for hydrogen, and diffusion-controlling when hydrogen mixed with high flow methane.
基金Project supported by the Science Research Program of Hunan Province, China (Grant No. 2010FJ4092)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 11075073)
文摘We theoretically investigate the microwave absorption properties of hydrogen plasma in iron-catalyzed high- pressure disproportionation-grown carbon nanotubes under an external static magnetic field in the frequency range 0.3 GHz to 30 GHz, using the Maxwell equations in conjunction with a general expression for the effective complex permittivity of magnetized plasma known as the Appleton Hartree formula. The effects of the external static magnetic field intensity and the incident microwave propagation direction on the microwave absorption of hydrogen plasma in CNTs are studied in detail. The numerical results indicate that the microwave absorption properties of hydrogen plasma in iron-catalyzed high-pressure disproportionation-grown carbon nanotubes can be obviously improved when the exter- nal static magnetic field is applied to the material. It is found that the specified frequency microwave can be strongly absorbed by the hydrogen plasma in iron-catalyzed high-pressure disproportionation-grown carbon nanotubes over a wide range of incidence angles by adjusting the external magnetic field intensity and the parameters of the hydrogen plasma.
文摘Aligned carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were prepared on Ni-coated Ni substrate by microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition (MWPCVD) with a mixture of methane and hydrogen gases at temperature of 550℃.The experimental results show a direct correlation between the alignment of CNTs and the density of the catalyst particles at low temperature.When the particle density is high enough,among CNTs there are strong interactions that can inhibit CNTs from growing randomly.The crowding effect among dense CNTs results in the aligned growth of CNTs at low temperature.
文摘A simple process to fabricate chain-like carbon nanotube （CNT） films by microwave plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition （MPCVD） was developed successfully. Prior to deposition, the Ti/Al2O3 substrates were ground with Fe-doped SiO2 powder. The nano-structure of the deposited films was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, transmission electron microscopy （TEM）, and Raman spectroscopy. The field electron emission characteristics of the chain-like carbon nanotube films were measured under the vacuum of 10-5 Pa. The low turn-on field of 0.80 V/μm and the emission current density of 8.5 mA/cm2 at the electric field of 3.0 V/μm are obtained. Based on the above results, chain-like carbon nanotube films probably have important applications in cold cathode materials and electrode materials.
文摘Well aligned nanotubes with diameter of 30—50 nm have been synthesized on a porous alumina template by microwave plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (MW PECVD). By this means, the control over either diameter or length of the nanotubes could be realized. The hollow structure and vertically aligned features have been verified by scanning electron and transmission electron microscopic images. In comparison with the reported fabrication methods, lower synthesis temperature (below 520 ℃) and simpler process (no negative dc bias applied) have been achieved, which could be of great importance for both theoretical research and pratical applications.
文摘Among the three main methods for the s ynthesis of carbon nanotubes(CNTs ),chemical vapor deposition(CVD)has received a great deal of attentio n since CNTs can be synthesized at sig nificantly low temperature.Plasma chemical vapor deposition me thods can synthesize CNTs at lower te mperature than thermal CVD.But in th e usual catalytic growth of CNTs by CVD,CNTs are often tangled together and have some defects.These will limit t he property research and potential applications.How to synthesize the str aight CNTs at low temperature become s a challenging issue.In this letter,s traight carbon nanotube(CNT)films were achieved by microwave pla sma chemical vapor deposition(MWPCVD)catalyzed by round Fe-Co-Ni alloy particles on Ni substrate at 610℃.It wa s found that,in our experimental condition,the uniform growth rate along the circumference of round alloy particles plays a very important role in the gro wth of straight CNT films.And because the substrate is conducting,the straight CNT films grown at low temperature ma y have the benefit for property research and offer the possibility to use t hem in the future applications.
文摘In this paper, under the catalytic effect of nickel particles electro-deposited on Ni substrate, self-aligned carbon nanotubes were synthesized by microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition with a mixture of methane and hydrogen gases at 510 ℃. During the process of nanotubes growth, the total pressure in the chamber was kept at 3 kPa, the microwave plasma input power was 500 W, and the flow rates of H 2 and CH 4 were 50 and 1 mL/min, respectively. The aligned features and hollow structure have been verified by scanning electron and transmission electron microscopic images. As the nanotubes grow, the nickel cap remains on the tip of the carbon nanotubes. The nanotubes′diameter is about 70 nm and they have bamboo structures. Because of the strong etching ability of hydrogen plasma and the low volume ratio of H 2/CH 4, no carbonaceous particles attached to the carbon nanotubes were found. It demonstrats that MWPCVD is a very efficient process for the synthesis of the aligned carbon nanotubes at a low temperature. The aligned CNTs grown on Ni substrate at such a low temperature are suitable for device fabrication.
文摘Under the assistant effect of sulfur, carbon nanotubes electrodes were prepared on the end of tungsten strings directly through microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition. And the electrochemical behavior of CuSO4 at the carbon nanotubes electrodes was investigated. Compared to the graphite electrode, carbon nanotubes elec- trodes had better electrochemical behavior for the analysis of Cu2+. Different electrodes prepared under the same condition showed good consistency of electrochemical detection property. And because carbon nanotubes were synthesized directly on the end of tungsten strings, the results of long-term stability experiments demonstrated that the carbon nanotubes electrodes had stable response to Cu2+ solution.
