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3 V. At higher voltages the arrays contained multi-walled CNTs with fascinating modified morphologies such as Y, T, and multi-junction patterns. Analysis of the samples generated at applied voltage of 5 V showed the presence of particle sprouting and early CNT junctions in the form of small bumps extruding from the outer surface of the CNTs. Analysis of material samples synthesized at 12 and 25 V showed the presence of fully branched CNT structures.
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doi:10.1016/j.carbon.2006.09.029 
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Synthesis and characterization of 3D double branched K junction carbon nanotubes and nanorods
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Qiang Liua, Wei Liua, Zhi-Min Cuia, Wei-Guo Song
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and Li-Jun Wana,
Received 19 June 2006;
accepted 25 September 2006.
Available online 13 November 2006.
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Carbon nanobelts, highly branched carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and carbon nanorods (CNRs) were synthesized by the catalytic pyrolysis of acetylene using Fe-catalyst at different temperatures. The 3D double branched K junction and various 2D single branched Y, L, T junctions on CNTs and CNRs were characterized by SEM, TEM, and Raman spectroscopy. The bamboo shaped hollow interior of the K junction indicated a possible growth mechanism of the CNTs.
