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Graphitization by Metal Particles.

Stuart J Goldie¹, Karl S Coleman²

¹Department of Chemistry, Durham University, South Road, DurhamDH1 3LE, U.K.

|January 30, 2023

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This study reveals how transition metal particle size controls carbon nanostructure formation during graphitization. Smaller particles yield closed structures, while larger ones produce nanotubes and ribbons, aiding waste upcycling for energy storage.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Nanotechnology
Chemical Engineering

Background:

Graphitization of waste biomass and plastics offers a sustainable method for producing carbon nanomaterials.
Controlling the resulting nanostructure is crucial for optimizing material performance in applications like energy storage.
Transition metal catalysis is a key factor influencing graphitization outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the relationship between transition metal particle size and carbon nanostructure formation during graphitization.
To develop a thermodynamic framework explaining the observed growth mechanisms.
To provide insights for tailoring graphitization processes for specific carbon nanomaterial production.

Main Methods:

Meta-analysis of electron microscopy data on transition metal-catalyzed graphitization.
Thermodynamic modeling of the graphitization process on transition metal nanoparticles.
Correlation analysis between metal particle size and resulting carbon nanostructures.

Main Results:

A correlation was identified between transition metal particle size and the type of carbon nanostructure formed.
An energy barrier was thermodynamically described, differentiating between growth mechanisms.
Particles <~25 nm radius were associated with closed carbon structures, while larger particles (>~25 nm) led to mobile nanoparticles producing nanotubes and ribbons.

Conclusions:

Metal particle size is a critical determinant of carbon nanostructure morphology during graphitization.
The findings provide a theoretical framework that aligns with experimental observations.
This understanding can guide the targeted synthesis of functional carbon nanomaterials from waste feedstocks.