Author/Authors :
Borowiak-Palen، نويسنده , , E. and Mendoza، نويسنده , , E. and Bachmatiuk، نويسنده , , A. and Rummeli، نويسنده , , M.H. and Gemming، نويسنده , , T. and Nogues، نويسنده , , J. and Skumryev، نويسنده , , V. and Kalenczuk، نويسنده , , R.J. and Pichler، نويسنده , , T. and Silva، نويسنده , , S.R.P.، نويسنده ,
Abstract :
In our study we use a highly efficient and simple methodology based on wet chemistry to fill single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) with iron, and thus create quantum wires in a bulk. The research shown is unique in that it is the first experimental single-wall carbon nanotubes that have iron continuously within their core for extended length scale. The resulting Fe-filled SWCNTs show ferromagnetic behavior even at room temperature, despite the very small diameter. The intercalation of metals within single-wall carbon nanotube structures is a significant step towards the realization of the potential applications using these materials.
