Title :
Preparation and properties of carbon nanotubes
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Electron. Eng., Mie Univ., Tsu, Japan
Abstract :
Carbon nanotubes exhibit extraordinary mechanical and electronic properties. In this report, synthesis of carbon nanotubes (multiwalled and single-wall) by an electric arc discharge is first mentioned, and then their unique structures and properties are briefly reviewed. Field emission of electrons from nanotube tips, which are now attracting considerable attentions as a promising application of carbon nanotubes, is also demonstrated
Keywords :
arcs (electric); carbon nanotubes; electron field emission; nanotechnology; C; C nanotubes; FEM; H2; H2 gas; He; He gas; catalysts; electric arc discharge; field emission of electrons; multiwalled nanotubes; single-wall nanotubes; Anodes; Arc discharges; Carbon dioxide; Carbon nanotubes; Cathodes; Electrodes; Electron emission; Engine cylinders; Laser ablation; Material storage;
Conference_Titel :
Micromechatronics and Human Science, 1999. MHS '99. Proceedings of 1999 International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Nagoya
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5790-6
DOI :
10.1109/MHS.1999.819980
