Organometallic Block Copolymers as Catalyst Precursors for Templated Carbon Nanotube Growth

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C. Hinderling

Y. Keles · Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (Switzerland)

Thomas Stöckli · Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (Switzerland)

H. Knapp · Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (Switzerland)

Teresa de los Arcos · University of Basel

P. Oelhafen · University of Basel

I. Korczagin · University of Twente

Abstract

The use of organic–organometallic block copolymers as catalyst precursors for templated carbon nanotube (CNT) growth (see Figure) is demonstrated for the first time. A thin film of block copolymer was treated with O 2 plasma to produce ordered iron‐containing catalyst nanoparticle arrays, which are efficient catalysts for CNT growth. This approach allows control of catalyst domain size and spacing by tailoring block copolymer composition.

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Carbon Nanotubes in Composites Graphene research and applications Nanopore and Nanochannel Transport Studies

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Published in: Advanced Materials

Volume 16, Issue 11, pp. 876-879

DOI: 10.1002/adma.200306447

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Organometallic Block Copolymers as Catalyst Precursors for Templated Carbon Nanotube Growth

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