Synthesis, characterization and stability of Fe-MCM-41 for production of carbon nanotubes by acetylene pyrolysis

Placidus Amama, Sangyun Lim, Dragos Ciuparu, Yanhui Yang, Lisa Pfefferle, Gary Haller

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Abstract

Different loadings of Fe-incorporated MCM-41 were hydrothermally synthesized using different colloidal silica and C16 surfactant. The catalysts were characterized using different techniques to determine their mesoporous structural integrity and the local environment of Fe in the silica framework. These materials were then used as catalytic templates for the production of carbon nanotubes (CNT) by acetylene pyrolysis at atmospheric pressure. The results reveal a strong correlation between Fe loading in MCM-41 and the type of carbon specie produced.

Original languageEnglish
Pages4049-4051
Number of pages3
StatePublished - 2004
Externally publishedYes
Event2004 AIChE Annual Meeting - Austin, TX, United States
Duration: 7 Nov 200412 Nov 2004

Conference

Conference2004 AIChE Annual Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAustin, TX
Period7/11/0412/11/04

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