Coating of Ultrathin Polymer Films on Carbon Nanotubes by a Plasma Treatment
Abstract
Ultrathin polymer films have been deposited on both single- and multi-wall carbon nanotubes using a plasma polymerization treatment. HRTEM experiments showed that an extremely thin film of the pyrrole layer (2-7 nm) was uniformly deposited on the surfaces of the nanotubes including inner wall surfaces of the multi-wall nanotubes. Time-of-flight Secondary ion mass spectroscopy (TOFSIMS) experiments confirmed the nanosurface deposition of polymer thin films on the nanotubes. The deposition mechanisms and the effects of plasma treatment parameters are discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADP014250
Entities
People
- David Mast
- Donglu Shi
- Jie Lian
- Lumin Wang
- Peng He
Organizations
- University of Cincinnati