Low-energy electron irradiation of preheated and gas-exposed single-wall carbon nanotubes

P. A. Ecton; J. Beatty; G. Verbeck; W. Lakshantha; B. Rout; J. M. Perez

doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2016.06.111

Low-energy electron irradiation of preheated and gas-exposed single-wall carbon nanotubes

P. A. Ecton, J. Beatty, G. Verbeck, W. Lakshantha, B. Rout, J. M. Perez

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Abstract

We investigate the conditions under which electron irradiation at 2 keV of single-wall carbon nanotube (SWCNT) bundles produces an increase in the Raman D peak. We find that irradiation of SWCNTs that are preheated in situ at 600 °C for 1 h in ultrahigh vacuum before irradiation does not result in an increase in the D peak. Irradiation of SWCNTs that are preheated in vacuum and then exposed to air or gases results in an increase in the D peak, suggesting that adsorbates play a role in the increase in the D peak. Small diameter SWCNTs that are not preheated or preheated and then exposed to air show a significant increase in the D and G bands after irradiation. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy shows no chemical shifts in the C 1s peak of SWCNTs that have been irradiated versus SWCNTs that have not been irradiated, suggesting that chemisorption of adsorbates is not responsible for the increase in the D peak.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	822-827
Number of pages	6
Journal	Applied Surface Science
Volume	387
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2016.06.111
Publication status	Published or Issued - 30 Nov 2016
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Carbon nanotubes
Defects
Electron irradiation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Condensed Matter Physics
Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Surfaces and Interfaces

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