Laser synthesis of iron nanoparticles as effective catalysts for the growth of vertically aligned MWCNTs with amorphous shell.

Vertically aligned multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) are attractive for use in nanoelectronics, nanosensors, electrodes for energy storage and harvesting devices, composites, weaving yarns and many other devices. However, in order to reach practical relevance in these applications, the vertically aligned MWCNTs must be dense and sufficient height. Fulfilling those requirements is often challenging.

Laser synthesis of iron nanoparticles as effective catalysts for the growth of vertically aligned MWCNTs with amorphous shell.

Vertically aligned multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) are attractive for use in nanoelectronics, nanosensors, electrodes for energy storage and harvesting devices, composites, weaving yarns and many other devices. However, in order to reach practical relevance in these applications, the vertically aligned MWCNTs must be dense and sufficient height. Fulfilling those requirements is often challenging.