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Researchers create new method for continuous production of carbon nanotubes
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(Nanowerk News) A group of researchers from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) have successfully created a new method for producing carbon nanotubes.
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The method known as the Continuous Production Method of Carbon Nanotubes using Rotation Reactor is the first ever created in Southeast Asia.
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Carbon nanotubes are widely used in the production of end products such as memory chips, rechargeable batteries, tennis rackets, badminton rackets, bicycles, composite to manufacture cars, airplanes and so forth.
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The research team leader, Assoc. Dr. Abdul Rahman Mohamed said, a new rotation of the reactor system is designed to enable the continuous production of carbon nanotubes without compromising the quality and authenticity.
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"The system is capable of producing up to 1000 grams of carbon nanotubes a day,'' he said.
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He added that the developed system is also environmentally friendly as it operates at atmospheric conditions, cost effective and does not require a large space to operate the reactor.
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"The method is capable of reducing the price of carbon nanotubes from USD100 - USD700 to just USD 15 to USD 35 for each gram, much lower than world market prices,'' he said.
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For further information, please contact: Marziana Alias ??Mohamed 012-4622892
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