Abstract
Element-specific techniques including near edge X-ray absorption fine structure, extended X-ray absorption fine structure and X-ray photoemission spectroscopy for the characterization of the carbon nanotube interfacial interactions are reviewed. These techniques involve soft and hard X-rays from the laboratory-based and synchrotron radiation facilities. The results provided information of how the nano-particles of catalysts are involved in the initial stage of nanotube growth, the nanotube chemical properties after purification, functionalization, doping and composite formation.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 23-41 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| Journal | Advances in Colloid and Interface Science |
| Volume | 145 |
| Issue number | 45323 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2009 |