Characterization of Carbon Nanotube Aerogel Structure

Carbon nanotubes are a tubular carbon-based material with extreme properties at the nanoscale. Scaled up production of macroscopic carbon nanotube materials is still expensive, and the bulk material falls short of the impressive nanoscale material properties. The aim of this project will be to mathematically characterize the structure of carbon nanotube aerogels produced using floating catalyst chemical vapour deposition, one of the most promising methods for industrial scale carbon nanotube production. The structure of the aerogel determines the bulk material properties, the health effects of the material and can provide insight into the formation process. Mathematically characterizing the structure will play an important role in improving the process for cost-effective industrial scale production and ensuring safe handling of the materials.

Faculty Supervisor:

Steven Rogak

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Partner:

University of Cambridge

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Education

University:

The University of British Columbia

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