In this work preparation and characteristic of modified nanocarbons is described. These materials were obtained using nanocrystalline iron as a catalyst and ethylene as a carbon source at 700°C. The influence of argon or hydrogen addition to reaction mixture was investigated. After ethylene decomposition samples were hydrogenated at 500°C. As a results iron carbide (Fe3C) in the carbon matrix in the form of multi walled carbon nanotubes was obtained. After a treatment under hydrogen atmosphere iron carbide decomposed to iron and carbon and small iron particles agglomerated into larger ones.
The catalytic decomposition of ethylene on nanocrystalline iron was investigated. The processes were carried out in a horizontal tube reactor under atmospheric pressure and in the temperature range of 500-800°C. Various process parameters such as: reaction time, temperature, C2H4:H2 ratio, C2H4:Arratio have been examined to determine the effect of these parameters on both the yield of carbon and the morphology of products. The quality of the products was characterized by means of transmission electron microscopy (TEM). According to the observed results, ethylene can be used as a very effective carbon source for growing multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). The meandiameter of the obtained MWCNTs was 20-30 nm. The length of carbon nanotubes in creased with reaction time. The carbon nanotubes obtained in presence of hydrogen or argon in reaction mixture were straighter and less entangled than carbon nanotubes obtained through de composition of pure ethylene.
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