Flame synthesis of carbon nanotubes in a wall stagnation flow

Flame-synthesis limits and self-catalytic behavior of carbon nanotubes using a double-faced wall stagnation flow burner

“…Considering that the combustion-synthesis methods have potential for mass production of CNTs, however, a unique method that can be directly applicable to mass production of CNTs should be developed. Such an attempt for mass production was reported by Nakazawa et al [9]. Instead of using small catalytic supports to collect CNTs, a stagnation wall was used for CNT-synthesis.…”

Flame synthesis of carbon nanotubes with high density on stainless steel mesh

“…Three factors necessary for carbon nanotube synthesis are catalyst, carbon source and heat source. Flame synthesis of carbon nanotubes has been presented in some publications [7][8][9][10][11] as energy efficient and controllable process compared with arc-evaporation technique [1], laser ablation method [12] and chemical vapour deposition [13]. In the flame synthesis process, a proportion of reactive fuel provides heat while the remainder serves as carbon source for the growth of carbon nanotubes.…”

Recent Advances in the Flame Synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes

“…Flame synthesis is a continuous-flow, readily scale-able method with the potential for considerably lower cost production of carbon nanotubes or carbon nanofibers than is available from other synthesis methods. A newly reported synthesis method with greater scalable potential, specifically combustion or flame synthesis, has recently emerged and is gaining significant momentum [35][36][37][38][39][40]. This synthesis method is a continuous process resulting in lower cost and possesses the potential for high volume production of carbon nanotubes or carbon nanofibers.…”