Abstract
In this work we report laterally aligned multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWNT) by an electric field during growth. The MWNTs were selectively grown between lateral sides of the catalytic metals on predefined electrodes by chemical-vapor deposition. The electric field distribution for various geometries was simulated using Maxwell 2D simulation in order to realize better alignment of laterally grown carbon nanotubes (CNTs). The experimental results show that the electric field direction at the vicinity of catalyst and nanotubes-substrate interactions are principal factor in aligning CNTs laterally.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 305-308 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Solid State Communications |
Volume | 126 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2003 May |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This work was partially supported by Ministry of Science & Technology and IMT 2000 Nano Technology Development Program of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy.
Copyright:
Copyright 2004 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam. All rights reserved.
Keywords
- A. Carbon nanotube
- A. Nanostructures
- B. Chemical synthesis
- B. Lateral growth
- D. Electric field
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Materials Chemistry