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Synthesis and Characterization of Carbon Nanotubes for Reinforced and Functional ApplicationsMany efforts have been engaged recently in synthesizing single-walled and multi-walled carbon nanotubes due to their superior mechanical, electrical and thermal properties, which could be used for numerous applications to enhance the performance of electronics, sensors and composites. This presentation will demonstrate the synthesizing process of carbon nanotube by thermal chemical vapor deposition and the characterization results by using electron microscopy and optical spectroscopy. Carbon nanotubes could be synthesized on various substances. The conditions of fabricating single-walled or multi-walled carbon nanotubes depend strongly on temperature and hydrocarbon concentration but weakly on pressure. The sizes, orientations, and growth modes of carbon nanotubes will be illustrated. The advantages and limitations of several potential aerospace applications such as reinforced and functional composites, temperature sensing, and thermal control by using carbon nanotubes will be discussed.
Document ID
20030061398
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Zhu, Shen
(Universities Space Research Association Huntsville, AL, United States)
Su, C.-H.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Lehoczky, S.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Watson, M.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2003
Subject Category
Nonmetallic Materials
Meeting Information
Meeting: Nano and Microsystems Technology and Metrology Conference
Location: Redstone Arsenal, AL
Country: United States
Start Date: December 4, 2002
End Date: December 5, 2002
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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