Preparation of aligned multi-walled BN and B/C/N nanotubular arrays and their characterization using HRTEM, EELS and energy-filtered TEM

D. Golberg, Y. Bando, M. Mitome, K. Kurashima, T. Sato, N. Grobert, M. Reyes-Reyes, H. Terrones, M. Terrones

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Abstract

Aligned multi-walled nanotubes composed of B/C/N and/or B/N atoms were synthesized by reacting chemical-vapor-deposition-grown C nanotubes or pyrolitically grown CNx nanotubes, boron oxide and nitrogen at 1773-2200 K. We note that by increasing the reacting temperature, the overall B-N content within the tubular assemblies is also enhanced. The nanostructures were studied using high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, spatially resolved energy-filtered TEM (Omega filter) and electron energy loss spectroscopy. An oxidation-driven mechanism of B-N enrichment within the C-based tubular templates has been proposed and verified by the experimental observations.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)60-66
Number of pages7
JournalPhysica B: Condensed Matter
Volume323
Issue number1-4
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2002
EventProceedings of the Tsukuba Symposium on Carbon Nanotube in Com (CNT10) - Tsukuba, Japan
Duration: Oct 3 2001Oct 5 2001

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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