Formation of transition metal cluster adducts on the surface of single-walled carbon nanotubes: HRTEM studies

Irina V. Kalinina, Elena B. Bekyarova, Qingxiao Wang, Yas Fadel Al-Hadeethi, Xixiang Zhang, Faisel Al-Agel, Fahad M. Al-Marzouki, Saud Jamil Yaghmour, Robert C. Haddon

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Abstract

We report the formation of chromium clusters on the outer walls of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs). The clusters were obtained by reacting purified SWNTs with chromium hexacarbonyl in dibutyl ether at 100°C. The functionalized SWNTs were characterized by thermogravimetic analysis, XPS, and high-resolution TEM. The curvature of the SWNTs and the high mobility of the chromium moieties on graphitic surfaces allow the growth of the metal clusters and we propose a mechanism for their formation. © 2014 Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.
Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)47-53
Number of pages7
JournalFullerenes, Nanotubes and Carbon Nanostructures
Volume22
Issue number1-3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 16 2014

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Organic Chemistry
  • General Materials Science
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

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