• Journal of the Korean Vacuum Society
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• v.17 no.6
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• pp.576-581
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• 2008

High-quality double-walled carbon nanotubes (DWNTs) were synthesized without defects and amorphous carbonaceous particles by catalytic decomposition method at $800^{\circ}C$ in high yield. As-synthesized carbon materials almost consist of DWNT bundles with a diameter 12 - 20 nm.. The DWNTs rope have uniform diameter about 2 - 5 um and length up to several tens micrometer. DWNTs is inner tube diameter 0.9 - 1.5 nm and outer tube 1.6 - 2.2 nm. We investigate the crystallinity of DWNTs by TEM and Raman spectroscopy. We also found that the Fe-Mo bimetallic catalyst was active as a very efficient catalyst for the synthesis of DWNTs with the catalyst decomposition method. Our results also indicate that Tetra Hydro Furan (THF) is a very ideal carbon source for the synthesis of DWNTs.

• Composites Research
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• v.30 no.4
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• pp.247-253
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• 2017

In this study, the mechanical behavior and interface properties of boron nitride nanotube-poly(methyl methacrylate) nanocomposites are predicted using the molecular dynamics simulations and the double inclusion model. After modeling nanocomposite unit cell embedding single-walled nanotube and polymer, the stiffness matrix is determined from uniaxial tension and shear tests. Through the orientation average of the transversely isotropic stiffness matrix, the effective isotropic elastic constants of randomly dispersed microstructure of nanocomposites. Compared with the double inclusion model solution with a perfect interfacial condition, it is found that the interface between boron nitride nanotube and polymer matrix is weak in nature. To characterize the interphase surrounding the nanotube, the two step domain decomposition method incorporating a linear spring model at the interface is adopted. As a result, various combinations of the interfacial compliance and the interphase elastic constants are successfully determined from an inverse analysis.

• Journal of the Korean Vacuum Society
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• v.16 no.2
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• pp.128-133
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• 2007

In this study, we observed the shapes of CNTs formed with the thinckness of catalyst. Catalyst layer was grown by magnetron sputtering method and the thickness of Ni catalyst is the range from 20 to 80 nm. Also, the synthesis of CNT with Ni catalyst thickness was grown by hot-filament PECVD method. And, we investigated the composition of CNTs by using EDS measurement, also observed the shapes of CNTs by using HRTEM and FESEM measurements. In the result, through the TEM analysis, we observed the empty inside of CNTs and the multiwall CNTs, also confirmed the tip of CNT containing Ni. The composition of CNTs are consisted of an element of C, Ti, and Ni. As you shown the growth shapes of CNTs, the pretreatment of the catalyst before te growth of CNTs changed the particle size of the catalysts and grown the CNTs of the different shapes. Consequently, the best vertically alined and well-arranged CNTs exhibited from the substrate deposited at the catalyst thickness of 40 nm.

• Composites Research
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• v.30 no.3
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• pp.193-201
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• 2017

Molecular dynamics simulation and the Mori-Tanaka micromechanics study are performed to investigate the effect of the covalent grafting between CNT and polyester on the mechanical behavior and load transfer of nanocomposites. The transversely isotropic stress-strain curves are determined through the tension and shear simulations according to the covalent grafting. Also, isotropic properties of randomly dispersed nanocomposites are obtained by orientation averaging the transversely isotropic stiffness matrix. By addressing the grafting, the transverse Young's modulus and shear moduli of the nanocomposites are improved, while the longitudinal Young's modulus decreases due to the degradation of the grafted CNT.

• Journal of the Korean Vacuum Society
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• v.19 no.2
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• pp.105-113
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• 2010

One-dimensional nanostructures have been researched widely because of its unique physical properties such as optical, electrical, mechanical, and chemical properties in comparison with bulk structures. Especially nanotubular structures are able to provide larger surface area, capability to load purposeful materials, and unique mechanical modulus. We reviewed the oxide nanotube technology with focusing on the method of template-directed fabrication. We can easily control of physical dimensions of nanotubes by control of nanotemplate and fabrication condition. and template-directed fabrication is ideal tool to fabricate the amount of monodisperse nanotubes. They have potentials for application in solar cell, drug-delivery, Li-ion batteries and photocatalyst. We discussed these potential applications and research trends.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.9 no.5
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• pp.1150-1153
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• 2008

The coupled oscillation of multi-walled carbon-nanotube (MWCNT) oscillators consisting of (5n, 5n) CNTs was investigated by molecular dynamics simulations. The results show that the inter-wall coupling leads to frequency splits. And there are consistently three primary frequency peaks for the quadric-walled, penta-walled and hexa-walled CNT oscillators. It is independent of the wall parameters, suggesting applications as triple-frequency generators. Furthermore, at least one of the primary frequencies of a MWCNT oscillator is lower than that of its double-walled counterpart.

• Composites Research
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• v.33 no.4
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• pp.198-204
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• 2020

In this study, we employ the full atomistic molecular dynamics simulation and finite element homogenization method to predict the thermo-mechanical properties of nanocomposites including carbon nanotube bundle. As the number of carbon nanotubes within the single bundle increases, the effective in-plane Young's modulus and in-plane shear modulus decrease, and in-plane thermal expansion coefficient increases, despite the same volume fraction of carbon nanotubes. To investigate the thickness of interphase zone, we employ the radial density distribution. It is investigated that the interphase thickness is almost independent on the number of carbon nanotubes within the single bundle. It is assumed that the matrix and interphase are isotropic materials. According to the predicted thermo-mechanical properties of interphase zone, the Young's modulus and shear modulus of interphase zone clearly decrease, and the thermal expansion coefficient increases. Based on the thermo-mechanical interphase behavior, we developed the multiscale homogenization model to predict the thermo-mechanical properties of PLA nanocomposites that include the carbon nanotube bundle.

• Journal of the Korea Convergence Society
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• v.2 no.3
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• pp.45-50
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• 2011

High performance heat transfer channel is necessary to discharge operating heat of computer and high integrated circuit, refrigerator and air conditioning system. Nano-Tube is useful module witch is able to cope with heat transfer problems. The purpose of this study is to develop the process and manufacturing system for Nano-Tube. Since the Nano-Tube which is used in our country is imported, this study will contribute the development of Nano-Tube technique and economic profits with import substitute effect. This study show the procedure of process and manufacturing system development.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• v.45 no.3
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• pp.264-268
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• 2007

The filtration performance of micron-sized metal fibrous filter was improved by synthesizing carbon nanotubes grown on the surface of metal fibers. The carbon nanotubes are grown with bush-like nanostructures covered around the micron-fibers or web-like nanostructures crossing between the fibers at different synthetic conditions. Filtration efficiency of CNT-metal-filter was measured and compared with the efficiency of the raw metal filter without CNTs. The developed CNT-metal-filter has higher filtration efficiency without significant difference in pressure drop compared with the conventional metal filter, which is because the carbon nanotubes function as the trap of pollutant nanoparticles.

• ICROS
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• v.8 no.6
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• pp.23-25
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• 2002

이 논문은 탄소나노튜브의 전자소자 응용이라는 관점에서 최근의 연구동향과 실제적으로 응용이 되기 위해서 해결해야 할 이슈들을 정리하고자 하였다. 탄소나노튜브가 고해상도 투과전자현미경 1991년도에 발견된 이래로, 그 특유의 뛰어난 특성과 잠재되어있는 차세대 소자로서의 응용가능성으로 인하여 큰 주목을 받고 있는 실정이다 [1]. 93년에 수집 편에 불과하던 논문발표 건수가 2001년에는 1500 여편에 달하고 있으며 특허건수만 해도 2100여건에 달하고 있다 [2]. 탄소나노튜브는 수 nm~수백nm의 직경과 함께 내부의 빈 공간을 지니는 1차원의 튜브형태로서, 성장되는 구조에 따라서 금속성, 반도체성을 지니게 된다 [3,4]. 우수한 열전도성, 전자수송능력, 기계적 특성으로 이를 이용한 차세대소자 nanoelectronics [5], fileld emission display [6], hydrogen storage, fuel cell [7], supercapacitors [8], gas sensors [9] 및 STM 탐침으로서 그 응용이 기대 되어진다. 특히 이 논문에서는 나노튜브의 응용과 소자를 실현화하기 위해서 해결해야 할 이슈들과 기능 소자로서의 응용 현황을 중점적으로 살펴보고 그 연구 방향을 제언하고자 한다.