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| Author | He, Z.; Ke, X.; Bals, S.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
| Title | Direct evidence for the existence of multi-walled carbon nanotubes with hexagonal cross-sections | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
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2012 | Publication | Carbon | Abbreviated Journal | Carbon |
| Volume | 50 | Issue | 7 | Pages | 2524-2529 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) with a polygonal cross-section have been paid increasing attention since their three-dimensional structure is related to specific physical properties, which are found to be different in comparison to CNTs with a circular cross-section. Here, we report the existence of novel multi-walled CNTs yielding walls with a rounded-hexagonal configuration. This structure was directly confirmed for the first time by both cross-sectional transmission electron microscopy and electron tomography. The morphology of the Fe catalytic particle also exhibits hexagonal characteristics, and is proposed as the origin of the formation of the rounded-hexagonal walls of the CNT. This observation is of great importance with respect to the design of polygonal (such as pentagonal or hexagonal) cross-sectional CNTs. By controlling the morphology of the catalytic nanoparticles it will be possible to grow CNTs with desired electronic and mechanical properties. | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | Oxford | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | 000303038400015 | Publication Date | 2012-02-06 | |
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| ISSN | 0008-6223; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 6.337 | Times cited | 8 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Fwo | Approved | Most recent IF: 6.337; 2012 IF: 5.868 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:96956 | Serial | 711 | ||
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