@inproceedings{1592f3fde9b144c8a3edc20eb35d28ef,
title = "Formation of carbon fibres in high-voltage low-current electrical discharges",
abstract = "A novel method to synthesize carbon fibres using low-current electrical-discharge plasma in hydrocarbon vapours is presented in the paper. The low-current arc discharge of positive polarity was generated between a stainless steel needle, and a nickel alloy plate, over a voltage range from 2 kV to 30 kV. The discharge was stabilised by a high series resistance (1 – 12.5 MΩ). The experiments were carried out in an argon atmosphere at normal temperature and atmospheric pressure. The arc discharge of current in the range of 1 to 4 milliamps was found to be a potentially effective method for the production of carbon fibres. The diameter of the fibres varied from about 20 to 120 μm with a growth rate of about 0.5 mm/s.",
keywords = "Carbon fibres, Corona discharge, Electrical discharges in gases",
author = "Sobczyk, \{A. T.\} and A. Jaworek and E. Rajch and M. Soza{\'n}ska",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} (2008) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland.; European Materials Research Society, Fall Meeting, E-MRS 2007 ; Conference date: 17-09-2007 Through 21-09-2007",
year = "2008",
doi = "10.4028/www.scientific.net/SSP.140.103",
language = "English",
isbn = "9783908451570",
series = "Solid State Phenomena",
publisher = "Trans Tech Publications Ltd.",
pages = "103--108",
editor = "Witold Lojkowski and Blizzard, \{John R.\}",
booktitle = "Perspectives of nanoscience and nanotechnology - Acta Materialia Gold Medal Workshop",
address = "Switzerland",
}