1. Analysis of the Carbon Nano-Structures Formation in Liquid Arcing
- Author
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Xing Jian, Jia Shenli, Shi Zongqian, and Xing Gang
- Subjects
Electric arc ,Transmission electron microscopy ,Chemistry ,Chemical physics ,Direct current ,Nano ,Analytical chemistry ,chemistry.chemical_element ,Plasma ,Liquid nitrogen ,Condensed Matter Physics ,High-resolution transmission electron microscopy ,Carbon - Abstract
Graphite electrodes were used for the direct current (DC) arc discharge in water. And high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) was used to investigate the products. Based on the experimental phenomena and nano-structure products, arc plasma characteristics in water were analyzed theoretically. Two growth regions and relevant growth modes were proposed to interpret the formation mechanisms of nano-structures by arc discharge in water. Furthermore, liquid nitrogen and cross magnetic field was applied to change the arcing state respectively, and new carbon nano-structures were obtained. Their formation mechanisms were also analyzed correspondingly.
- Published
- 2007