Abstract
We have developed a novel method to synthesize]] clean" carbon nanotubes with relatively higher yield using a hydrogen arc discharge. The quality and yield of the tubes depend sensitively on the gas pressure in the arc discharge. We have observed sharp, open-ended nanotubes with clear lattice fringes at the edges and empty interiors. The existence of these frozen-open-ended tubes in the buckybundles provides evidence for an open-ended growth model for nanotubes.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2430 |
Number of pages | 1 |
Journal | Applied Physics Letters |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1995 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)