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The Structure and Electrophysical Properties of Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes Subjected to Argon Ion Bombardment

Journal Article · · Physics of the Solid State
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  1. Omsk Scientific Center, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences (Russian Federation)
The morphology, structure, and electrophysical characteristics of multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), as affected by defects induced by ion bombardment, are studied using Raman spectroscopy and scanning and transmission electron microscopies. Annealing in an inert atmosphere results in partial recovery of the nanotube structure: the nanotube walls contain regions of recovered graphene structure and regions plagued with extended defects that result in corrugation of graphene layers comprising the walls of MWCNTs. These structural alterations result in a marked decrease in conductivity of the processed MWCNTs.
OSTI ID:
22925339
Journal Information:
Physics of the Solid State, Journal Name: Physics of the Solid State Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 61; ISSN 1063-7834
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English