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ARC DISCHARGE AND LASER ABLATION SYNTHESIS OF SINGLEWALLED CARBON NANOTUBES

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The laser ablation synthesis of carbon nanotubes is contrasted with the arc discharge method with respect to the synthesis product. A novel combination of two laser systems of different wavelengths for the laser ablation synthesis is presented. The impact of sulfur on the synthesis process is discussed. An excerpt of our quality control protocol is presented.

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  • Laser Ablation
  • Plasma Enhance Chemical Vapor Deposition
  • Quality Control Protocol
  • Microwave Plasma Chemical Vapor Deposition
  • Narrow Diameter Distribution

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  34. This protocol is a guidance for sample characterization and quality control within the SPANG consortium. It is hoped that by applying this protocol, reproducible results will be obtained at the different laboratories. To facilitate cooperation with other consortia and quite general with colleagues worldwide, the protocol is also spread outside the EU project SPANG. The protocol is regularly updated. We appreciate any interest for the protocol and any feedback from colleagues working in the field.

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    BJÖRN HORNBOSTEL, MIRO HALUSKA, JIRKA CECH, URSULA DETTLAFF & SIEGMAR ROTH

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HORNBOSTEL, B., HALUSKA, M., CECH, J., DETTLAFF, U., ROTH, S. (2006). ARC DISCHARGE AND LASER ABLATION SYNTHESIS OF SINGLEWALLED CARBON NANOTUBES. In: Popov, V.N., Lambin, P. (eds) Carbon Nanotubes. NATO Science Series II: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, vol 222. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-4574-3_1

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