In our group by the mean of home designed reactor we successfully synthesized high quality SWCNTs by laser ablation in: Argon, Neon, Nitrogen, Krypton and Helium inert atmospheres.

 

SEM Images

 

SWCNT powders

 

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SWCNT deposited using our pulse laser ablation (PLA) on carbon fibre

 

 

SWCNT deposited using our pulse laser ablation (PLA) on PVC

 

 

Special feature results due to special equipment

SWCNTs images in: SEM, Z-Contrast (atomic mass contrast), TEM and EDX mapping modes at the same sample location:

 

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SWCNTs diameter measured by HR-STEM