Growth of Carbon Nanotubes on Boron Carbide as a Means of Dispersion
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2016-05
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Abstract
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) possess many attractive properties such as high
strength and modulus1 that make them attractive for use as composite
reinforcement. In situ growth of CNTs on boron carbide powder was investigated
as a method for dispersing nanotubes in ceramic composites. Catalyst precursors
were deposited on boron carbide powder via precipitation/co-precipitation.
Successful growth of CNTs occurred using a co-precipitated iron-molybdenum
catalyst; however, CNT growth was sparse. Yields were lower than previous
work utilizing a similar catalyst with a different substrate2. Future work is
necessary to understand the relationships between catalyst precursor and yield.
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Thesis completed in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Alfred University Honors Program.
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Honors thesis, Carbon nanotubes, Boron carbide, Materials science