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Synthesis of worm-shaped carbon nanofibers over a sodium chloride support

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Worm-shaped carbon nanofibers (WCNFs) were synthesized in bulk by chemical vapour deposition at 680 °C using iron carboxylate as catalyst precursors and sodium chloride as catalyst support. The products were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction method. The purity of the purified products was determined by thermal analysis. The WCNF yield was 6700% relative to catalyst. The simplicity, environmental friendliness and use of easily available low-cost precursors are the advantage of this synthesis technique.

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The authors would like to thank Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Government of India for financial assistance and also to SAIF, IITB and central instrumental facilities, CECRI for providing analytical services.

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  1. Catalysis and Materials Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, Mangalore, 575 025, Karnataka, India

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Ravindra, R., Bhat, B.R. Synthesis of worm-shaped carbon nanofibers over a sodium chloride support. J Nanopart Res 14, 656 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-011-0656-9

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