Size effect of nanosized thin-film iron dot on growth of multiwall carbon nanotubes

Authors :: M.S. Wong
K.-W. Cheng
C.-H. Shee
Y.-R. Ma
J.C. Wu
Y. Liou
Y.-D. Yao
Source :: Journal of Applied Physics. June 1, 2004, Vol. 95 Issue 11, p7291, 3 p.
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: The effect of the size of nanosized thin-film iron dot on the growth of multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) is examined. MWNT growth is not supported by iron dots or catalytic particles, which are smaller than 140 nm.

Subjects :: Nanotubes -- Research
Carbon compounds -- Electric properties
Iron compounds -- Electric properties
Dielectric films -- Research
Thin films -- Research
Physics

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