The invention relates to a process for formation of carbon nanotubes. The process comprises laser ablation of a bulk metal catalyst within a hydrocarbon solution to produce a feedstock containing metal catalyst nanoparticles. The feedstock is atomizing to form a feedstock aerosol. The aerosol is heated to form naotubes. An apparatus for forming carbon nanotubes is also disclosed. Nanoparticles formed in the feedstock according to the invention can be controlled to achieve a narrow size distribution, which ultimately allows for good control over size and chirality of the nanotubes formed.
申请公布号
WO02076887(A3)
申请公布日期
2003.05.22
申请号
WO2002CA00427
申请日期
2002.03.26
申请人
NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA;SIMARD, BENOIT;BARNETT, MICHAEL;DENOMMEE, STEPHANE;RUTH, DEAN
发明人
SIMARD, BENOIT;BARNETT, MICHAEL;DENOMMEE, STEPHANE;RUTH, DEAN