Abstract
A simple, clean method of steam etching carbon nanotubes is reported for the synthesis of graphene nanoribbons. The chemical mechanism of carbon nanotube unzipping is also discussed. As an anode catalyst, as-prepared graphene nanoribbons combined with Pt exhibit quite a high catalytic activity for ethanol electro-oxidation in fuel cells.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 325604 |
Journal | Nanotechnology |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 32 |
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State | Published - Aug 16 2013 |