Effect of acid oxidation treatment on adsorption properties of arc-discharge synthesized multiwall carbon nanotubes

The effect of nitric/sulfuric acid oxidation treatment on commercial arc-discharge multiwall carbon nanotubes was studied. Purification and structure modifications were assessed via Transmission Electron Microscopy and Thermogravimetric Analysis; while changes in adsorption properties were monitored...

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Autores principales: Vicente, José Luis, Albesa, Alberto Gustavo, Llanos, Jorge Luis, Flores, Ethel S. E., Fertitta, Abel E., Soria, Delia Beatriz, Moreno, M. Sergio, Rafti, Matías
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Publicado: 2011
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Acceso en línea:http://sedici.unlp.edu.ar/handle/10915/117575
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Sumario:The effect of nitric/sulfuric acid oxidation treatment on commercial arc-discharge multiwall carbon nanotubes was studied. Purification and structure modifications were assessed via Transmission Electron Microscopy and Thermogravimetric Analysis; while changes in adsorption properties were monitored by nitrogen and methane adsorption isotherms. After treatment, nitrogen isotherms present hysteresis loop and an increased BET surface area; while adsorption energies obtained from isosteric heat profiles revealed a marked decrease. We propose an explanation for these findings and use macroscopic experimental data to gain insight on acid oxidation effect on the material.