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In our work, we are trying to find new more effective ways of fullerene and nanotube production by decomposition of hydrocarbons in radiofrequency discharges. So far, we have studied several radiofrequency energy sources by which hydrocarbons can be decomposed and the fullerenes produced. The conditions of experiments are similar to those in the classic way of fullerene production. He atmosphere, pressure around 100 – 200 Torr. We also try to modify those conditions by using of Ar and different pressures and energies (50 W – 2 kW). The latest application of hydrocarbon decomposition is also a controlled nanotube production reported by several teams which we try to obtain too.
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Jašek, O., Janča, J. & Klíma, M. Possibilities of effective fullerene and nanotubes production by radiofrequency dicharges. Czech. J. Phys. 50 (Suppl 3), 277 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03165894
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