Methods for bulk synthesis of carbon nanotubes

Chemistry of inorganic compounds – Carbon or compound thereof – Elemental carbon

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ABSTRACT:
Methods for synthesizing single-wall carbon nanotubes by extracting metals from a carbide by halogen treatment at a temperature ranging between 700 to 1700° C. at ambient or low pressure are provided.

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