Transmission electron microscopy investigation of substitution reactions from carbon nanotube template to silicon carbide nanowires

Chi Pui Li, John D. Fitz Gerald, Jin Zou, Ying Chen*

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    Abstract

    Substitution reactions between multiwalled carbon nanotubes and silicon monoxide vapour have been investigated using transmission electron microscopy. Different reactions occurred inside the multiwalled nanotubes and on the nanotube external surfaces, resulting in the formation of silicon carbide nanowires with a core-shell structure. The substitution reaction process and end products are strongly affected by nanotube structures and a ball milling treatment of the starting materials.

    Original languageEnglish
    Article number137
    JournalNew Journal of Physics
    Volume9
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 18 May 2007

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