Combination catalysts based on iron for the substantial synthesis of multi-walled carbon nanotubes by chemical vapor deposition
US8236272B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 2, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S977/843
- WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and systems of preparing a catalyst to be used in the synthesis of carbon nanotubes through Chemical Vapor Depositions are disclosed. The method may include a mixture comprising at least one of an iron catalyst source and a catalyst support. In another aspect, a method of synthesizing multi-walled carbon nanotubes using the catalyst is disclosed. The method may include driving a reaction in a CVD furnace and generating at least one multi-walled carbon nanotube through the reaction. The method also includes depositing the catalyst on the CVD furnace and driving a carbon source with a carrier gas to the CVD furnace. The method further includes decomposing the carbon source in the presence of the catalyst under a sufficient gas pressure for a sufficient time to grow at least one multi-walled carbon nanotube.
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