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A study of the functionalization on Multi-walled carbon nanotubes

  • Chunwei Yang*
  • , Xinguo Hu
  • , Yong Zhang
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

A facile approach to the surface oxidation of MultiWalled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs) is presented using oxidation solution to decorating MWCNTs, sonication to promote this effect and increase the population density of surface oxide groups. The sonication short time for MWCNTs oxidation /functionalization is desirable for minimizing structural damage to the MWCNTs that could lead to changes in their properties. The measurement results of XPS, IR and Raman spectrum have verified that a great lot of functional groups had been decorated on MWCNTs. During the MWCNTs oxidation, the hydroxy, carbonyl and carboxy formed on the surface of MWCNTs. MWCNTs treated in the nitric and sulfuric acids had more functional groups than MWCNTs treated in hydrogen peroxide and sulfuric acids.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of 1st IEEE International Conference on Nano Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, 1st IEEE-NEMS
Pages83-86
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Event1st IEEE International Conference on Nano Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, 1st IEEE-NEMS - Zhuhai, China
Duration: 18 Jan 200621 Jan 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings of 1st IEEE International Conference on Nano Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, 1st IEEE-NEMS

Conference

Conference1st IEEE International Conference on Nano Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, 1st IEEE-NEMS
Country/TerritoryChina
CityZhuhai
Period18/01/0621/01/06

Keywords

  • Functionalization
  • Liquid-phase oxidation
  • Multi-walled carbon nanotubes
  • Raman spectra
  • XPS

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