Title :
Preparation of Catalytic Substrates with Ordered Size of Iron Nanoparticles for Production Carbon Nanotubes
Author :
Nerusha, Igor ; Shaptera, Joe ; Quintona, Jamie ; Beattie, David A.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Chem., Phys. & Earth Sci., Flinders Univ., Bedford Park, SA
Abstract :
A solution of ferrocene in ethanol and acetone was thermally decomposed on silica and porous alumina substrates. The morphology and catalytic activity of the iron nanoparticles produced was investigated
Keywords :
alumina; carbon nanotubes; catalysis; iron; nanoparticles; organic compounds; acetone; carbon nanotubes; catalytic substrates; ethanol; ferrocene; iron nanoparticles; morphology; porous alumina substrates; silica; Carbon nanotubes; Chemical lasers; Chemical vapor deposition; Chemistry; Hydrocarbons; Iron; Mechanical factors; Nanoparticles; Production; Temperature;
Conference_Titel :
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 2006. ICONN '06. International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Brisbane, Qld.
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0453-3
Electronic_ISBN :
1-4244-0453-3
DOI :
10.1109/ICONN.2006.340578
