Date of Award
2003
Document Type
Thesis
Publication Status
Version of Record
Submission Date
October 2026
Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]
Lipka, Stephen M.
Abstract
Results are reported on a method to synthesize multi-wall carbon Nanotubes (MWNTs) using a liquid injection chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method centered around ferrocene as the catalyst precursor. These materials were specifically targeted as active materials for electrochemical double layer capacitors (EDLCs). A parameteric study was developed to optimize material synthesis based on growth parameters, characterize physical growth properties, and evaluate the performance of the MWNTs as electrodes in electrochemical capacitors. Physical data includes scanning electron micrographs (SEM), transmission electron micrographs (TEM), and x-ray powder diffraction (XRD). Electrochemical performance data is given based on cyclic voltammetry (CV) and impedance spectroscopy (EIS).
Extent
80 p.
Recommended Citation
Merritt, Ryan Patrick, "CVD synthesis of carbon nanotubes as active materials for electrochemical capacitors" (2003). Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2000 - 2009. 519.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_general_5/519
Identifier
FADT13037
Comments
College of Engineering and Computer Science|FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection|Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2003.|College of Engineering and Computer Science