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Production of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes by Chemical Vapor Deposition: Design and Scale Up
Author
Braganza, AlexDe Wolff, John
Hanbury, Orion
Hill, Eric
Hoberg, Aaron,
Howard, Nalin
Jaeger, Vance
Kertson, Samantha
Date
2010Type
ThesisDepartment
Chemical and Materials Engineering
Degree Level
Honors Thesis
Degree Name
Chemical Engineering
Abstract
Carbon nanotubes are a new form of carbon-based materials that are fabricated using
several distinct techniques. Carbon nanotubes exhibit exceptional mechanical properties
that are ideal for reinforced composites, nanoelectronic structures, and sensor devices. In
the present research, single-walled carbon nanotubes are formed by chemical vapor
deposition in a fluidized bed at various temperatures and gas flow rates with transition
metal catalysts. Two processes to produce 10,000 tons per year of single-walled carbon
nanotubes are proposed. Process simulations and cost analyses are included in the
evaluation of each process design.
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