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Catalyst-Free In Situ Carbon Nanotube Growth in Confined Space via High Temperature Gradient.


ABSTRACT: Carbonaceous materials, such as graphite, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), and graphene, are in high demand for a broad range of applications, including batteries, capacitors, and composite materials. Studies on the transformation between different types of carbon, especially from abundant and low-cost carbon to high-end carbon allotropes, have received surging interest. Here, we report that, without a catalyst or an external carbon source, biomass-derived amorphous carbon and defective reduced graphene oxide (RGO) can be quickly transformed into CNTs in highly confined spaces by high temperature Joule heating. Combined with experimental measurements and molecular dynamics simulations, we propose that Joule heating induces a high local temperature at defect sites due to the corresponding high local resistance. The resultant temperature gradient in amorphous carbon or RGO drives the migration of carbon atoms and promotes the growth of CNTs without using a catalyst or external carbon source. Our findings on the growth of CNTs in confined spaces by fast high temperature Joule heating shed light on the controlled transition between different carbon allotropes, which can be extended to the growth of other high aspect ratio nanomaterials.

SUBMITTER: Chen C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6750109 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Catalyst-Free <i>In Situ</i> Carbon Nanotube Growth in Confined Space <i>via</i> High Temperature Gradient.

Chen Chaoji C   Chen Yanan Y   Zhu Shuze S   Dai Jiaqi J   Pastel Glenn G   Yao Yonggang Y   Liu Dapeng D   Wang Yanbin Y   Wan Jiayu J   Li Teng T   Luo Wei W   Hu Liangbing L  

Research (Washington, D.C.) 20181210


Carbonaceous materials, such as graphite, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), and graphene, are in high demand for a broad range of applications, including batteries, capacitors, and composite materials. Studies on the transformation between different types of carbon, especially from abundant and low-cost carbon to high-end carbon allotropes, have received surging interest. Here, we report that, without a catalyst or an external carbon source, biomass-derived amorphous carbon and defective reduced graphene  ...[more]

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