Systematic review of catalyst nanoparticles synthesized by solution process: towards efficient carbon nanotube growth

Mohd Abid, Mohd Asyadi Azam and Zulkapli, Nor Najihah (2015) Systematic review of catalyst nanoparticles synthesized by solution process: towards efficient carbon nanotube growth. Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, 73 (2). pp. 484-500. ISSN 0928-0707

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Abstract

Nano-field research has been expanded rapidly since those tiny materials such as carbon nanotubes (CNTs), cobalt catalyst and iron catalyst can give huge impact to the application products with their extraordinary properties. The scientific discovery of these materials can be defined as a magic key to solve the raw materials shortage and unlock the limitation performance of the devices. CNTs have been found to be one of the new nanomaterials that can improve different kind of devices’ performance. CNT can be grown on the substrates with the presence of active metal catalysts. Since small metal catalyst particles (diameter <10 nm) are crucial in growing CNTs, the deposition method of metal catalyst on the substrates has been studied. The optional processes using solutions to produce catalyst nanoparticles will be discussed in this review. Sol–gel process along with spin coating is the most suitable deposition method with low cost of production and the easiness to control particle size deposited on the substrates.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Carbon nanotube , Metal catalyst, Nanoparticles, Sol–gel process, Spin coating 1
Subjects: Q Science > Q Science (General)
T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering > Department of Engineering Materials
Depositing User: Dr Mohd Asyadi 'Azam Bin Mohd Abid
Date Deposited: 03 Mar 2015 05:24
Last Modified: 28 May 2015 04:37
URI: http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/14225
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