Title: Synthesis of a Self-Assembled Hybrid of Ultrananocrystalline Diamond and Carbon Nanotubes
Abstract: Advanced MaterialsVolume 17, Issue 12 p. 1496-1500 Communication Synthesis of a Self-Assembled Hybrid of Ultrananocrystalline Diamond and Carbon Nanotubes† X. Xiao, X. Xiao Material Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439, USASearch for more papers by this authorJ. W. Elam, J. W. Elam Material Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439, USA Energy Systems Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439, USASearch for more papers by this authorS. Trasobares, S. Trasobares Material Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439, USASearch for more papers by this authorO. Auciello, O. Auciello Material Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439, USA Center for Nanoscale Materials, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439, USASearch for more papers by this authorJ. A. Carlisle, J. A. Carlisle [email protected] Material Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439, USA Center for Nanoscale Materials, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439, USASearch for more papers by this author X. Xiao, X. Xiao Material Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439, USASearch for more papers by this authorJ. W. Elam, J. W. Elam Material Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439, USA Energy Systems Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439, USASearch for more papers by this authorS. Trasobares, S. Trasobares Material Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439, USASearch for more papers by this authorO. Auciello, O. Auciello Material Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439, USA Center for Nanoscale Materials, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439, USASearch for more papers by this authorJ. A. Carlisle, J. A. Carlisle [email protected] Material Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439, USA Center for Nanoscale Materials, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439, USASearch for more papers by this author First published: 04 April 2005 https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.200401581Citations: 48 † The authors would like to thank J. Denlinger for invaluable assistance at the Advanced Light Source, which is supported by Office of Basic Energy Sciences, U.S. Department of Energy, under Contract No. DE-AC03-76SF00098. Electron microscopy imaging was carried out at the Electron Microscope Center at Argonne National Laboratory, which is supported by the Office of Science. The authors acknowledge the continuous support of the U.S. DOE Office of Science-Materials Science & Engineering under Contract No.W-31-109-ENG-38, and also the Center of Excellence in Synthesis and Processing program of the U.S. DOE Office of Science, Basic Energy Sciences. AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Abstract A self-assembled hybrid of ultrananocrystalline diamond (UNCD) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is successfully prepared by their simultaneous growth in an argon-rich Ar/CH4 plasma (see Figure and cover). Control of the relative fractions and configurations of UNCD and CNTs in the hybrid material is demonstrated. This new synthesis pathway enables the development of new nanocarbons with unique mechanical, tribological, and electrochemical properties. Citing Literature Volume17, Issue12June, 2005Pages 1496-1500 RelatedInformation