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Synthesis of a Self‐Assembled Hybrid of Ultrananocrystalline Diamond and Carbon Nanotubes
Author(s) -
Xiao X.,
Elam J. W.,
Trasobares S.,
Auciello O.,
Carlisle J. A.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.200401581
Subject(s) - materials science , carbon nanotube , diamond , nanotechnology , carbon fibers , hybrid material , tribology , composite number , composite material
A self‐assembled hybrid of ultrananocrystalline diamond (UNCD) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) is successfully prepared by their simultaneous growth in an argon‐rich Ar/CH 4 plasma (see Figure and cover). Control of the relative fractions and configurations of UNCD and CNTs in the hybrid material is demonstrated. This new synthesis pathway enables the development of new nanocarbons with unique mechanical, tribological, and electrochemical properties.