Abstract
In this paper, we discuss the structure and characteristics of carbon nanospikes. We also compare carbon nanospikes with previously grown carbon nanostructures known as vertically aligned carbon nanofibers (VACNF). Plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) is used to fabricate both the nanospikes and VACNF. However, carbon nanospikes do not require a catalyst for the growth process, whereas VACNF requires a catalyst in the growth process. This facilitates batch fabrication with greater reproducibility. Scanning electron microscope images and Raman spectroscopy show that carbon nanospikes fabricated on silver wires will show superior performance.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2017 39th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society |
Subtitle of host publication | Smarter Technology for a Healthier World, EMBC 2017 - Proceedings |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
Pages | 193-196 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781509028092 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 13 2017 |
Event | 39th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2017 - Jeju Island, Korea, Republic of Duration: Jul 11 2017 → Jul 15 2017 |
Publication series
Name | Proceedings of the Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS |
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ISSN (Print) | 1557-170X |
Conference
Conference | 39th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2017 |
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Country/Territory | Korea, Republic of |
City | Jeju Island |
Period | 07/11/17 → 07/15/17 |
Funding
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Carbon nanospikes and vertically aligned carbon nanofibers were fabricated at the Center for Nanophase Material Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory under CNMS user program which is sponsored by the office of Basic Energy Sciences, U.S. Department of Energy