Synthesis and Characterization of MgO-Filled Rectangular Carbon Nanocapsules

Abstract:

A novel MgO-filled rectangular carbon nanocapsules was fabricated by pyrolyzing acetonitrile with the assistance of MgO and a small quantity of Fe³⁺. The nanocapsules were analyzed by powder X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. The lengths of the rectangular nanocapsules sides range from 40 nm to 60 nm and the core part of the rectangular carbon nanocapsules consists of cubic phase MgO. A small quantity of Fe catalysts plays an important role in the growth of rectangular carbon nanocapsules.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 785-786)
• Pages: 444-448
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.785-786.444
• Online since: September 2013
• Authors: Yang Liu*, Jun Su
• Keywords: Carbon Nanocapsules, Nanocomposite, Nanostructure, TEM

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