EP1654406A4 - Improved catalyst and process to produce nanocarbon materials in high yield and at high selectivity at reduced reaction temperatures - Google Patents
Improved catalyst and process to produce nanocarbon materials in high yield and at high selectivity at reduced reaction temperaturesInfo
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- the present invention relates to the production of Nanocarbon materials. , More particularly, the present invention relates to an improved catalyst and process to produce
- Nanocarbon materials in high yield and high selectivity and at reduced reaction temperatures are gaining importance for various commercial applications. Such applications include their use to store molecular hydrogen, to serve as catalyst supports, as reinforcing components of polymeric composites, for use in electromagnetic shielding and for use in various types of batteries and other energy storage devices.
- Carbon nano-structure materials are generally prepared from the decomposition of carbon containing gases over selected catalytic metal surfaces at temperatures ranging from about 500°C to about 1200°C.
- carbon nanofibers can be used in lithium ion batteries, wherein the anode would be comprised of graphitic nanofibers.
- the graphite sheets are substantially perpendicular or parallel to the longitudinal axis of the carbon nanofiber.
- the exposed surfaces of the nanofibers are comprised of at least 95% edge regions in contrast to conventional graphites that are comprised almost entirely of basal plane regions and very little edge sites.
- Other references include “Catalytic Growth of Carbon Filaments,” which is an article from the Chemical Engineering Department of Auburn University dated 1989, wherein it discusses the formation of filamentous carbon.
- Another source of information is an article entitled “A Review of Catalytic Grown Carbon Nanofibers,” published by the Material Research Society, in 1993. In that article, carbon nanofibers are discussed as being produced in a relatively large scale through a catalytic decomposition of certain hydrocarbons on small metal particles. In all cases, as was discussed above, synthesizing a pure carbon nanomaterial is challenging.
- a carbon nanofiber system is synthesized with very high purity (above 95 percent), high crystallinity. selectivity of the carbon morphology, and exceptionally high yield.
- a custom made catalyst with an average single crystal-particle size of ⁇ 10 nm and a high surface area (>50 m 2 /g), provides a higher morphological selectivity and higher reactivity than heretofore attainable. The reactivity of these catalyst particles is maintained even after 24 hours reaction such that yield exceeds 200g carbon per gram of catalyst.
- the catalysts which are key to the products and yield achieved are prepared to specific parameters (size distribution, composition and crystallinity)specified and via a flame synthesis process as taught in US Patent No.
- Figure 1 is a graph of the Effect of Time on Growth of the carbon nanofiber in the presence of the Iron oxide catalyst over a 24 hour period
- Figure 2 is a graph of the Effect of Time on Growth of the carbon nanofiber in the presence of an Iron.Nickel catalyst over a 24 hour period
- Figure 3 illustrates the specific morphology of the carbon microstructure of the carbon nanofiber produced in the presence of the Iron oxide catalyst as described in relation to Figure 1
- Figure 4 is a high resolution view of the specific morphology of the carbon microstructure of the carbon nanofiber produced in the presence of the Iron oxide catalyst as described in relation to Figure 1.
- Figure 5 illustrates the specific morphology of the carbon microstructure of the carbon nanofiber produced in the presence of the Iron:Nickel catalyst as described in relation to Figure 2
- Figure 6 is a high resolution view of the specific morphology of the carbon microstructure of the carbon nanofiber produced in the presence of the Iron:Nickel catalyst as described in relation to Figure 2
- Figure 7 is a graph of the production of nanocarbon fibers having platelet morphology prepared with Iron oxide catalyst compared with a conventional catalyst
- Figure 8 is a graph of the production of nanocarbon fibers having tubular morphology prepared with Iron:Nickel catalyst compared with a conventional catalyst.
- reaction gas CO/H or C 2 H 4 /H 2
- reaction gas CO/H or C 2 H 4 /H 2
- the reaction gas (CO/H 2 or C 2 H 4 /H 2 ) was introduced into the reactor for different periods of time (1, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 24 hours).
- the Iron oxide catalyst utilized with CO:H 2 ::4::l at 550°C produces a specific morphology of the carbon micro structure where the graphite planes are perpendicular to the carbon growth axis as seen in Figures 3 and 4.
- this trial shows a better carbon yield (2 to 3 times higher) and at 50°C lower synthesis temperature (550°C versus 600°C).
- Morphological selectivity is 100 percent.
- an Iron:Nickel catalyst was used, with C 2 H 2 :H 2 ::1:4 at 550°C to produce a specific morphology of the carbon microstructure, that is where the graphite planes are parallel and/or at an angle to the carbon growth axis, as seen in Figures 5 and 6.
- this trial shows a better carbon yield(2 to 3 times higher) and at 100°C lower synthesis temperature (550°C versus 650°C). A greater than 99.2 percent purity of the carbon product can be reached in this system. Morphological selectivity is greater than 95 percent.
- the catalyst can be a metal oxide catalyst selected from the metals including iron, nickel, cobalt, lanthanum, gold, silver, molybdenum, iron-nickel, iron-copper and their alloys, c.
- Fluid Bed Process Option A known amount of oxide catalyst (0.1-1.2g) was placed in a ebullated fluid-bed reactor with A1 2 0 3 (14.9-13.8 g). The reactor was flushed for 30 minutes with nitrogen gas with a flow rate of 1 OOOsccm. The reactor was heated up to 450°C with a heating rate of 5°C per minute under 10-20% H 2 (balanced withN 2 ).
- FIG. 1 shows the graph of the effect of time on growth of carbon nanofibers utilizing an iron oxide catalyst with CO:H 2 : :4: 1 at 550°C.
- the carbon nanofibers produced comprise the carbon platelet morphology as seen in Figures 3 and 4.
- Plot 10 tracks g carbon g catalyst.
- Plot 20 tracks metal content (weight percent).
- both the Iron catalyst and the Iron:Nickel catalyst respectively produced a carbon nanomaterial platelet or tubular morphology at lower temperature greater than 95 percent morphological selectivity, higher yield and lower impurity of metal than the commercial or conventional catalysts.
- Plot 50 tracks g carbon/g MCT catalyst at 550°C.
- Plot 60 tracks metal content (weight percent).
- Plot 70 tracks g carbon/g JT Baker catalyst at 600°C.
- Plot 80 tracks metal content (weight percent).
- Plot 90 tracks g carbon/g MCT catalyst at 550°C.
- Plot 100 tracks metal content (weight percent).
- Plot 110 tracks g carbon/g CCC catalyst at 600°C.
- Plot 120 tracks metal content (weight percent).
- the "CCC Produced Conventional" catalyst was prepared utilizing a liquid precipitation process. Iron, nickel, and copper metal nitrates were utilized. The metal nitrates were stoichimetrically mixed in H2O and rapidly stirred at room temperature. Ammonium bicarbonate is added to a pH of approximately 9, and stirred approximately 5 minutes. A precipitate forms overnight; the precipitate is washed and dried. Metal carbonate is dried at 110°C for 24 hours and then calcinated in air for 4 hours at 400°C. Metal oxides are ball milled for 6 hours and reduced in 10% H 2 in N 2 at 500°C for 20 hours in 200 seem flow. Metal powder is passivated in 2% O 2 in N 2 at room temperature for 1 hour. This technique and the reaction taking place, as shown below, are referenced in R. J. Best and W.W. Russel, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 76, 8383 (1954).
- Powder catalyst Synthesis by Flame/Plasma process A mixture of nitrate/sulfate salt of metal (Fe, Ni and Cu) ethanolic solution were prepared and vaporized/atomized into either flame or plasma torch and powder of pure oxide or mixed metal oxide were obtained by this process using the method described in US patent 6,123,653.
- the process for producing nanocarbon materials is undertaken by providing a catalyst with an average particle size of ⁇ 10 nm and a surface area greater than 50 m 2 /g, although this may vary.
- carbonaceous reactants are reacted in the presence of the catalyst over a given period of time to produce carbon nanofibers with over 99 percent purity and a morphological selectivity approaching 100 percent with higher reactivity.
- the catalyst produced by the method described in US Patent No. 6,123,653, is a metal oxide catalyst selected from the metals including iron, nickel, cobalt, lanthanum, gold, silver, molybdenum, iron-nickel, iron-copper and their alloys. There may be other suitable metal oxides which may be found as experimentation continues.
- the catalyst itself, is prepared to specific parameters (size distribution, composition and crystallinity)specified and via a flame synthesis process; and it possesses a single crystal morphology.
- the resulting yield of carbon nanomaterial is ⁇ 140g carbon per g catalyst, but it may be more, while the morphology of the carbon micro structure comprises graphite planes of controllable orientation (depending on catalyst composition and carbonaceous feedstock) perpendicular or parallel to the carbon growth axis resulting in the 99.6 percent purity of the carbon product.
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Abstract
A carbon nanofiber system is synthesized with very high purity (above 95%), selectivity of the carbon morphology, and exceptionally high yield. A custom made catalyst with a particle size of ≤ 10 nm and a high surface area (>50 m2/g), provides a higher morphological selectivity and higher yield. The reactivity of these catalyst particles is maintained even after 24 hours reaction such that yield exceeds 200g carbon per gram of catalyst. The catalysts which are key to the products and yields achieved are prepared to specific parameters (size distribution, composition and crystallinity)specified and via a flame synthesis process as taught in US Patent No. 6,132,653.
Description
PCT PATENT APPLICATION
TITLE OF THE INVENTION: "Improved Catalyst and Process to Produce Nanocarbon Materials in High Yield and at High Selectivity at Reduced Reaction Temperatures"
INVENTOR: PRADHAN, Bhabendra, 360 Bloombridge Way N.W., Marietta, GA 30066, citizen of India.
ASSIGNEE: COLUMBIAN CHEMICALS COMPANY (a Delaware Corporation), 1800 West Oak Commons Court, Marietta, Georgia 30062 CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS In the US this is a continuation-in-part of US patent application serial number 10/628,842, filed 28 July 2003. Priority is hereby claimed to US patent application serial number 10/628,842, filed 28 July 2003. US patent application serial number 10/628,842, filed 28 July 2003, is incorporated herein by reference.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT Not applicable REFERENCE TO A "MICROFICHE APPENDIX" Not applicable BACKGROUND 1. Field The present invention relates to the production of Nanocarbon materials. , More particularly, the present invention relates to an improved catalyst and process to produce
Nanocarbon materials in high yield and high selectivity and at reduced reaction temperatures. 2. General Background Nano-structured materials, more particular carbon nano structure materials, are gaining importance for various commercial applications. Such applications include their use to store molecular hydrogen, to serve as catalyst supports, as reinforcing components
of polymeric composites, for use in electromagnetic shielding and for use in various types of batteries and other energy storage devices. Carbon nano-structure materials are generally prepared from the decomposition of carbon containing gases over selected catalytic metal surfaces at temperatures ranging from about 500°C to about 1200°C. For example, carbon nanofibers can be used in lithium ion batteries, wherein the anode would be comprised of graphitic nanofibers. The graphite sheets are substantially perpendicular or parallel to the longitudinal axis of the carbon nanofiber. An example of such a use can be found in US Patent No. 6,503,660. Furthermore US Patent No. 5,879,836 teaches the use of fibrils as a material for the lithium ion battery anode. Fibrils are described as being composed of parallel layers of carbon in the form of a series of concentric tubes disposed about a longitudinal axis rather than as multi- layers of flat graphite sheets. Furthermore in US Patent No. 6,485,858 the graphite nanofibers possess structures in which the graphite sheets are aligned in the direction either substantially perpendicular or substantially parallel to the fiber axis and designated as platelet and ribbon respectively. In addition, the exposed surfaces of the nanofibers are comprised of at least 95% edge regions in contrast to conventional graphites that are comprised almost entirely of basal plane regions and very little edge sites. Other references include "Catalytic Growth of Carbon Filaments," which is an article from the Chemical Engineering Department of Auburn University dated 1989, wherein it discusses the formation of filamentous carbon. Another source of information is an article entitled "A Review of Catalytic Grown Carbon Nanofibers," published by the Material Research Society, in 1993. In that article, carbon nanofibers are discussed as being produced in a relatively large scale through a catalytic decomposition of certain hydrocarbons on small metal particles. In all cases, as was discussed above, synthesizing a pure carbon nanomaterial is challenging. Most of the applications of these materials require pure carbon nanomaterials systems. Therefore, it would be beneficial to provide a system of producing pure carbon nanomaterials where the carbon system can be synthesized with very high purity (greater than 95%), high crystallinity, selectivity of the carbon morphology, and exceptionally high yield. Furthermore, a custom made catalyst with a
particular particle size and high surface area would give a higher selectivity and higher reactivity.
BRIEF SUMMARY In the present invention, a carbon nanofiber system is synthesized with very high purity (above 95 percent), high crystallinity. selectivity of the carbon morphology, and exceptionally high yield. A custom made catalyst with an average single crystal-particle size of ^10 nm and a high surface area (>50 m2/g), provides a higher morphological selectivity and higher reactivity than heretofore attainable. The reactivity of these catalyst particles is maintained even after 24 hours reaction such that yield exceeds 200g carbon per gram of catalyst. The catalysts which are key to the products and yield achieved are prepared to specific parameters (size distribution, composition and crystallinity)specified and via a flame synthesis process as taught in US Patent No.
6,132,653. The disclosure of US Patent No. 6,132,653, is incorporated herein by reference. For purposes of this application the terms used herein will have the following definitions: "Purity" is defined as carbon content with the impurity understood to comprise the catalyst. "Selectivity" is defined as fraction of the carbonaceous product possessing the intended morphology (orientation of graphene layers); and "Yield" is defined as weight carbon produced divided by weight of catalysts; in such catalytic processes, this is also sometimes expressed as turnover. Therefore, it is a principal object of the present invention to synthesize a carbon nanomaterial with extremely high purity, high selectivity, of the carbon morphology and exceptionally high yield. It is a further obj ect of the present invention to synthesize a carbon nanomaterial in the presence of a custom made catalyst having a particular particle size, surface area, and chemical composition to provide the high morphological selectivity, yield, and purity. It is a further object of the present invention to produce a carbon nanomaterial in the presence of a custom made catalyst so that over a given amount of time the yield exceeds 200g carbon per gram of catalyst.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS For a further understanding of the nature, objects, and advantages of the present invention, reference should be had to the following detailed description, read in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein like reference numerals denote like elements and wherein: Figure 1 is a graph of the Effect of Time on Growth of the carbon nanofiber in the presence of the Iron oxide catalyst over a 24 hour period; Figure 2 is a graph of the Effect of Time on Growth of the carbon nanofiber in the presence of an Iron.Nickel catalyst over a 24 hour period; Figure 3 illustrates the specific morphology of the carbon microstructure of the carbon nanofiber produced in the presence of the Iron oxide catalyst as described in relation to Figure 1; Figure 4 is a high resolution view of the specific morphology of the carbon microstructure of the carbon nanofiber produced in the presence of the Iron oxide catalyst as described in relation to Figure 1. Figure 5 illustrates the specific morphology of the carbon microstructure of the carbon nanofiber produced in the presence of the Iron:Nickel catalyst as described in relation to Figure 2; Figure 6 is a high resolution view of the specific morphology of the carbon microstructure of the carbon nanofiber produced in the presence of the Iron:Nickel catalyst as described in relation to Figure 2; Figure 7 is a graph of the production of nanocarbon fibers having platelet morphology prepared with Iron oxide catalyst compared with a conventional catalyst; and Figure 8 is a graph of the production of nanocarbon fibers having tubular morphology prepared with Iron:Nickel catalyst compared with a conventional catalyst.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE CATALYSTS The production of the catalyst utilized in the production of the nanofibers disclosed herein is similar to that disclosed in US Patent No.6, 132,653, referenced and incorporated earlier herein.
List of metals that can be used as part of the catalyst are as follows:
Iron(Fe), Nickel (Ni), Cobalt(Co), Molybdenum(Mo), Copper(Cu), Lanthanum(La), Silver(Ag), Gold(Au) and alloys. THE NANOCARBON MATERIALS PRODUCED WITH THE CATALYSTS Reference is now made to the table and information below which discusses the properties of the material as produced with the new catalyst as described above (flame synthesized) and a conventional catalyst (co-precipitated). Table 1.
Experimental Detail to achieve results above: a. Conventional or commercial catalyst: A known amount of pre-reduced catalyst (0. lg) was placed in a ceramic boat or a quartz cylinder. The boat was then transferred into a quartz reactor (ø=47 mm). The reactor was flushed for 30 minutes with nitrogen gas with a flow rate of 200sccm. The reactor was heated up to 450°C with a heating rate of 5°C per minute under 10-20% H2 (balanced with N2). This was held for 1 hour at this temperature. The temperature was then increased to reaction temperature 600°C for iron or 650°C for iron- nickel catalyst in 30 minutes under N2 flow. Once the set temperature was stabilized, the reaction gas (CO/H or C2H4/H2) was introduced into the reactor for different periods of time (1, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 24 hours), b. New catalyst: A known amount of oxide catalyst (0. lg) was placed in ceramic boat or a quartz cylinder. The boat was then transferred into the quartz reactor
(ø=47 mm). The reactor was flushed for 30 minutes with nitrogen gas with a flow rate of200sccm. The reactor was heated up to 450°C with a heating rate of 5°C per minute under 10-20% H2 (balanced with N2). This was held for 1 hour at this temperature than the temperature was increased to reaction temperature 550°C for iron oxide and iron-nickel oxide catalyst in 30 minutes under N2 flow. Once the set temperature was stabilized, the reaction gas (CO/H2 or C2H4/H2) was introduced into the reactor for different periods of time (1, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 24 hours). The Iron oxide catalyst utilized with CO:H2::4::l at 550°C produces a specific morphology of the carbon micro structure where the graphite planes are perpendicular to the carbon growth axis as seen in Figures 3 and 4. In comparison to the commercial catalyst, this trial shows a better carbon yield (2 to 3 times higher) and at 50°C lower synthesis temperature (550°C versus 600°C). There is a greater than 99.6 percent purity of the carbon product which can be reached in the system. Morphological selectivity is 100 percent. In the second example, an Iron:Nickel catalyst was used, with C2H2:H2::1:4 at 550°C to produce a specific morphology of the carbon microstructure, that is where the graphite planes are parallel and/or at an angle to the carbon growth axis, as seen in Figures 5 and 6. In comparison to other conventional or commercial catalyst, this trial shows a better carbon yield(2 to 3 times higher) and at 100°C lower synthesis temperature (550°C versus 650°C). A greater than 99.2 percent purity of the carbon product can be reached in this system. Morphological selectivity is greater than 95 percent. In the two examples used above, the catalyst can be a metal oxide catalyst selected from the metals including iron, nickel, cobalt, lanthanum, gold, silver, molybdenum, iron-nickel, iron-copper and their alloys, c. Fluid Bed Process Option: A known amount of oxide catalyst (0.1-1.2g) was placed in a ebullated fluid-bed reactor with A1203 (14.9-13.8 g). The reactor was flushed for 30 minutes with nitrogen
gas with a flow rate of 1 OOOsccm. The reactor was heated up to 450°C with a heating rate of 5°C per minute under 10-20% H2 (balanced withN2). This was held for 1 hour at this temperature and then the temperature was increased to a reaction temperature 550°C for iron-nickel oxide catalyst in 30 minutes under N2 flow. Once the set temperature was stabilized, the reaction gas (C2H /H2) was introduced into the reactor for a known period of time (2 hours). The yield can reach to 140g carbon/g catalyst. Reference is now made to Figure 1 which shows the graph of the effect of time on growth of carbon nanofibers utilizing an iron oxide catalyst with CO:H2: :4: 1 at 550°C. In this graph, the carbon nanofibers produced comprise the carbon platelet morphology as seen in Figures 3 and 4. Plot 10 tracks g carbon g catalyst. Plot 20 tracks metal content (weight percent). With reference to Figure 1: As the process continues over some 24 hour period, the metal content as a percentage weight of the product decreases to 0.3% and the yield of carbon per gram of catalyst was >300g/g. It also shows that the catalytic particle was still active even after the 24 hours reaction time. In this particular example, the iron oxide catalyst, with CO:H2::4:l at 550°C produced a specific morphology of the carbon micro structure, that is where the graphite planes are perpendicular to the carbon growth axis, again as depicted in Figures 3 and 4. Furthermore, in comparison to the commercial catalyst, as stated earlier this trial shows a better carbon yield (2 to 3 times higher) and at 50°C lower synthesis temperature. This provides a 99.7 percent pure carbon product and with a morphological selectivity of 100 percent. As seen in Figures 3 and 4, the specific morphology of the carbon microstructure shows the graphite planes perpendicular to the carbon growth axis. Turning now to Figure 2, the graph depicts utilizing the iron-nickel catalyst with C2H2:H2:: 1 :4 at 550°C. Plot 30 tracks g carbon/g catalyst. Plot 40 tracks metal content (weight percent). The carbon nanofibers which were produced as shown in this graph resulted in a specific morphology of the carbon micro structure, that is where the graphite planes are parallel or at an angle to the growth axis as seen in Figures 5 and 6. In comparison to the conventional catalyst, this shows a better carbon yield and at a 100°C lower synthesis temperature. Again there is a 99.6 percent purity of the carbon product and morphological selectivity is greater than 95 percent. At the end of a 24 hour reaction period, the metal content of the product was 0.4% while the yield of carbon was
between 200 and 250g/g catalyst. In both of these systems, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, there can be reached a 99 percent carbon in an 8 hour reaction time. These results are shown in Tables 2 and 3. In each of these tables and as depicted in Figures 7 and 8 respectively, both the Iron catalyst and the Iron:Nickel catalyst respectively produced a carbon nanomaterial platelet or tubular morphology at lower temperature greater than 95 percent morphological selectivity, higher yield and lower impurity of metal than the commercial or conventional catalysts. Plot 50 tracks g carbon/g MCT catalyst at 550°C. Plot 60 tracks metal content (weight percent). Plot 70 tracks g carbon/g JT Baker catalyst at 600°C. Plot 80 tracks metal content (weight percent). Plot 90 tracks g carbon/g MCT catalyst at 550°C. Plot 100 tracks metal content (weight percent). Plot 110 tracks g carbon/g CCC catalyst at 600°C. Plot 120 tracks metal content (weight percent). For Platelet morphology, catalyst Iron, CO:H2::4:l. Table 2.
For Tubular morphology, catalyst iron:nickel::8:2, C2H4:H2::1:4 Table3.
The "CCC Produced Conventional" catalyst was prepared utilizing a liquid precipitation
process. Iron, nickel, and copper metal nitrates were utilized. The metal nitrates were stoichimetrically mixed in H2O and rapidly stirred at room temperature. Ammonium bicarbonate is added to a pH of approximately 9, and stirred approximately 5 minutes. A precipitate forms overnight; the precipitate is washed and dried. Metal carbonate is dried at 110°C for 24 hours and then calcinated in air for 4 hours at 400°C. Metal oxides are ball milled for 6 hours and reduced in 10% H2 in N2 at 500°C for 20 hours in 200 seem flow. Metal powder is passivated in 2% O2 in N2 at room temperature for 1 hour. This technique and the reaction taking place, as shown below, are referenced in R. J. Best and W.W. Russel, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 76, 8383 (1954).
M(NO3)χ NK,HCO. y M(CO3)χ .air..,. M2Oχ 10%H. . M H2O 400°C 500°C
Powder catalyst Synthesis by Flame/Plasma process: A mixture of nitrate/sulfate salt of metal (Fe, Ni and Cu) ethanolic solution were prepared and vaporized/atomized into either flame or plasma torch and powder of pure oxide or mixed metal oxide were obtained by this process using the method described in US patent 6,123,653. In general, the process for producing nanocarbon materials, is undertaken by providing a catalyst with an average particle size of ≤ 10 nm and a surface area greater than 50 m2/g, although this may vary. Next, carbonaceous reactants are reacted in the presence of the catalyst over a given period of time to produce carbon nanofibers with over 99 percent purity and a morphological selectivity approaching 100 percent with higher reactivity. The catalyst, produced by the method described in US Patent No. 6,123,653, is a metal oxide catalyst selected from the metals including iron, nickel, cobalt, lanthanum, gold, silver, molybdenum, iron-nickel, iron-copper and their alloys. There may be other suitable metal oxides which may be found as experimentation continues. The catalyst, itself, is prepared to specific parameters (size distribution, composition and crystallinity)specified and via a flame synthesis process; and it possesses a single crystal morphology. By utilizing the catalyst from the group identified, the resulting yield of carbon nanomaterial is ≥140g carbon per g catalyst, but it may be more, while the
morphology of the carbon micro structure comprises graphite planes of controllable orientation (depending on catalyst composition and carbonaceous feedstock) perpendicular or parallel to the carbon growth axis resulting in the 99.6 percent purity of the carbon product. The foregoing embodiments are presented by way of example only; the scope of the present invention is to be limited only by the following claims.
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WHAT IS CLAIMED IS 1. A process for producing nanocarbon materials, comprising the following steps: a. providing a catalyst with a particle size of ≤10 nm and a surface area greater than 50 m2/g; b. reacting carbonaceous feedstocks in the presence of the catalyst over a given period of time to produce carbon nanofibers with over 99% purity and a morphological selectivity approaching 100% in yields ≥140g carbon/g catalyst with higher reactivity. 2. The process in claim 1, wherein the catalyst is a metal oxide catalyst selected from the metals including iron, nickel, cobalt, lanthanum, gold, silver, molybdenum, iron-nickel, iron-copper and their alloys.
3. The process in claim 1, wherein the catalyst is prepared to specific parameters (size distribution, composition and crystallinity) specified and via a flame synthesis process.
4. The catalyst in claim 1, wherein the catalyst possesses a single crystal morphology.
5. The process in claim 1 , wherein the yield of carbon nanomaterial resulted in __ 140g carbon per g/catalyst. 6. The process in claim 1, wherein the morphology of the carbon micro structure can be selectively controlled to achieve various desired orientations in selectivities of ≥90%.
7. A process for producing nanocarbon materials, comprising the following steps: a. providing a metal oxide catalyst with a particle size of about ≤ 10 nm and
a surface area greater than 50 m2/g; b. reacting carbonaceous feedstocks in the presence of the catalyst over a given period of time to produce carbon nanofibers with over 99% purity and a morphological selectivity approaching 100% with yield ≥ 140g carbon/g catalyst. 8. The process in claim 7, wherein the reaction took place at a temperature not exceeding 550°C.
9. The process in claim 7, wherein the purity of carbon nanofibers was __ 99% after 8 hours reaction time.
10. The process in claim 7, wherein the metal oxide catalyst is selected from a group of metals including iron, nickel, cobalt, lanthanum, gold, silver, molybdenum, iron-nickel, iron-copper and their alloys.
11. Carbon nanofibers of high purity and high reactivity, produced by the steps of: a. providing a metal oxide catalyst with a particle size of ≤IO nm and a surface area greater than 50 m /g; b. reacting carbonaceous feedstocks in the presence' of the catalyst over a given period of time to produce the carbon nanofibers with over 99% purity and a selectivity approaching 100% with higher reactivity.
12. The carbon nanofibers produced by the process in claim 11 , wherein the metal oxide catalyst is selected from a group of metals including iron, nickel, cobalt, lanthanum, gold, silver, molybdenum, iron-nickel, iron-copper and their alloys.
13. The carbon nanofibers produced by the process in claim 11 , wherein the purity of carbon nanofibers was ≥99% in after 8 hours reaction time.
14. A carbon nanofiber, of the type produced in the presence of an metal oxide
catalyst, the carbon nanofiber comprising at least 99% pure carbon, and produced at high yield, and >90% morphological selectivity.
15. The carbon nanofiber in claim 14, wherein the metal oxide catalyst is selected from a group of metals including iron, nickel, cobalt, lanthanum, gold, silver, molybdenum, iron-nickel, iron-copper and their alloys.
16. A carbon nanofiber composition exhibiting 90% Selectivity to a single morphology as produced.
17. The composition in Claim 16, wherein the morphology comprises graphene layers oriented parallel to the fiber axis. 18. The composition in Claim 16, wherein the morphology comprises graphene layers oriented perpendicular to the fiber axis.
19. The composition of Claim 16, wherein the morphology comprises graphene layers oriented at a specific and equal (±10°) angle to the fiber axis.
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