The role of Al2O3 buffer layer in the growth of aligned CNTs

M. K. Lai, N. M. Mohamed, K. M. Begam

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Abstract

Carbon nanotube (CNT) can be thought of as a hexagonal network of carbon atoms that has been rolled up to make a seamless cylinder. If they are consisting of one layer, they are termed singled-walled CNTs (SWNTs) while if there are multiple walls, they are called multi-walled CNTs (MWNTs). For most functional devices application, an aligned arrangement of CNTs is desired. Aligned multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) have been successfully grown by the inclusion of a buffer layer of oxidized Al. An Al2O3 layer has been proven to be an important contributing factor towards obtaining good quality aligned CNTs. In this work, Al is deposited onto the Si wafer using electron beam evaporation and later oxidized by heating in air. A thin layer of iron catalyst is then deposited on top of the oxidized Al layer and annealed at 400°C. The result shows an improvement in the intensity of the graphitization peak (G-band) in the Raman spectra and aligned MWNTs is observed in these samples compared to the ones that have undergone the same process parameter except the Al2O3 layer.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFrontiers in Materials Science and Technology
Subtitle of host publicationFMST 2008
PublisherTrans Tech Publications
Pages29-32
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9780878494750, 9783038132240
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2008
EventInternational Conference on Frontiers in Materials Science and Technology 2008 - Brisbane, Australia
Duration: 26 Mar 200828 Mar 2008

Publication series

NameAdvanced Materials Research
Volume32
ISSN (Print)1022-6680

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Frontiers in Materials Science and Technology 2008
Abbreviated titleFMST 2008
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityBrisbane
Period26/03/0828/03/08

Keywords

  • AlO buffer layer
  • Aligned MWNTs
  • Chemical vapor deposition
  • Electron beam evaporation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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