Carbon Nanotube Synthesis By Green Route Method And Its Characterization

Abstract

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are one-dimensional nanomaterials with unique physical and chemical properties that have found applications in many areas, such as electronics, medicine, and energy-related fields. Their synthesis is possible via various techniques, including the green route method. The green route method is a low-temperature, environmentally friendly method for synthesizing CNTs that uses a renewable source of carbon, such as sucrose, as a carbon source. This method is based on the pyrolysis of sucrose in an inert atmosphere and the addition of catalysts to promote the formation of CNTs. The resulting CNTs are typically characterized using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), and Raman spectroscopy. SEM images can provide information about the morphology and size of the CNTs, while TEM and Raman spectroscopy can be used to analyze their crystallinity and electronic structure, respectively. The green route method for CNT synthesis is an attractive alternative to traditional methods due to its low cost and environmental friendliness. Furthermore, the CNTs produced by this method have excellent characteristics, making them suitable for various applications.