A Chemical Route to Carbon Nanoscrolls

Current theories suggest that multiwalled nanotubes may form through a scrolling mechanism. Control experiments were carried out to determine if the exfoliation/sonication process is the key to forming nanoscrolls.

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Published in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 2003-02, Vol.299 (5611), p.1361-1361
Main Authors: Viculis, Lisa M., Mack, Julia J., Kaner, Richard B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Brevia
Carbon
Chemistry
Cross-disciplinary physics: materials science
rheology
Ethanol
Exact sciences and technology
Graphite
Materials
Materials science
Nanoscale materials and structures: fabrication and characterization
Nanotechnology
Nanotubes
Organic Chemistry
Physics
Potassium
Scientific Concepts
Scientific Research
Scrolls
Solvents
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Summary:Current theories suggest that multiwalled nanotubes may form through a scrolling mechanism. Control experiments were carried out to determine if the exfoliation/sonication process is the key to forming nanoscrolls.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.1078842