Characterization of photo-ignition of single walled carbon nanotubes

M. P. Loomis, J. G. Lee, R. A. Yetter

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Abstract

Single walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) of differing diameter, length and metallic catalyst impurities are characterized for the purpose of devising the method of photo-ignition of SWCNTs. A sample proven to photo-ignite, with Fe catalyst particles and diameters of 0.8-1.2 nm, and a sample that does not exhibit photo-ignition, with Ni/Y catalyst particles and diameters from 1.2-1.5 nm, are comparatively analyzed. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) is performed on the varying samples to determine micro-scale structure and elemental composition of the nanotube samples. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) is conducted to discern differences in oxidation temperatures for the reactive components of the samples. BET analysis is performed to characterize the surface area of the particles, as it relates to radiative energy absorption. Absorbance spectra are measured in the visible and near infrared range to determine sensitivity of the SWCNTs to differing wavelengths of light.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationFall Meeting of the Eastern States Section of the Combustion Institute 2009
PublisherCombustion Institute
Pages555-561
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781615676682
StatePublished - 2009
EventFall Meeting of the Eastern States Section of the Combustion Institute 2009 - College Park, United States
Duration: Oct 18 2009Oct 21 2009

Publication series

NameFall Meeting of the Eastern States Section of the Combustion Institute 2009

Other

OtherFall Meeting of the Eastern States Section of the Combustion Institute 2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCollege Park
Period10/18/0910/21/09

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Chemical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

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