Thermo-electrical characterization of pyrolyzed polyfurfuryl alcohol nanowires

B. A. Samuel, M. A. Haque

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Abstract

We present experimental results on the electrical characteristics of carbonaceous nanowires using micro-fabricated two point electrodes. The nanowires (diameter varying from 150 nm to 250 nm, and tens of microns in length) are synthesized by the pyrolysis of polyfurfuryl alcohol (PFA) nanowire precursors. The microstructure of the pyrolyzed nanowire shows predominantly amorphous carbon structure with an increasing degree of graphitization reported in literature at higher pyrolysis temperatures. The effect of the nanowire surface temperature on its resistivity is also characterized. We observe temperature dependence in resistivity and decreasing resistance with increasing temperature which is evidence of semiconducting nature of these carbonaceous nanowires.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2007
Pages1207-1210
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
EventASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2007 - Seattle, WA, United States
Duration: Nov 11 2007Nov 15 2007

Publication series

NameASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings
Volume11 PART B

Other

OtherASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2007
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySeattle, WA
Period11/11/0711/15/07

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Engineering

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