Synthesis of single walled nanotubes in fluidised beds
Summary
This project involves synthesis of single walled nanotubes in fluidised beds.
Supervisor(s)
Research Location
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Program Type
N/A
Synopsis
Currently the majority of synthesis products from FBCVD are mixtures of multiwalled nanotubes (MWNT), carbon fibres, single walled nanotubes (SWNT), and amorphous carbon. Mixtures of products are more difficult to separate and are therefore less valuable. Using a high throughput catalyst screening technique we are identifying reaction conditions which will produce SWNTs with specific properties, at high yield and selectivity.
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Keywords
carbon nanotubes, mechanisms and processing of advanced materials, materials and structures
Opportunity ID
The opportunity ID for this research opportunity is: 345
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