Aysha Siddique Shanta1, Khandaker Mamun2, Dale Hensley3, Nickolay Lavrik3, Islam Syed Kamrul4, Nicole McFarlane2
15:35 - 15:50 | Wed 12 Jul | Min Room | WeBT4.6
In this paper, we discuss the structure and characteristics of carbon nanospikes. We also compare carbon nanospikes with previously grown carbon nanostructures known as vertically aligned carbon nanofibers (VACNF). Plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) is used to fabricate both the nanospikes and VACNF. However, carbon nanospikes do not require a catalyst for the growth process, whereas VACNF requires a catalyst in the growth process. This facilitates batch fabrication with greater reproducibility. Scanning electron microscope images and Raman spectroscopy show that carbon nanospikes fabricated on silver wires will show superior performance.