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Author | Neyts, E.C.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
Title | Ion irradiation for improved graphene network formation in carbon nanotube growth | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | Carbon | Abbreviated Journal | Carbon |
Volume | 77 | Issue | Pages | 790-795 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
Abstract | Ion irradiation of carbon nanotubes very often leads to defect formation. However, we have recently shown that Ar ion irradiation in a limited energy window of 1025 eV may enhance the initial cap nucleation process, when the carbon network is in contact with the metal nanocatalyst. Here, we employ reactive molecular dynamics simulations to demonstrate that ion irradiation in a higher energy window of 1035 eV may also heal network defects after the nucleation stage through a non-metal-mediated mechanism, when the carbon network is no longer in contact with the metal nanocatalyst. The results demonstrate the possibility of beneficially utilizing ions in e.g. plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition of carbon nanotubes. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Oxford | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000340689400083 | Publication Date | 2014-06-11 | |
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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 | 7 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 6.337; 2014 IF: 6.196 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:118062 | Serial | 1745 | ||
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