Publication Date
12-27-2016
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
First Advisor
Hosmane, Narayan S., 1948-||Hosmane, Narayan S., 1948-
Degree Name
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
Legacy Department
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Abstract
ABSTRACT: Synthesis of Lithium Intercalated Boron Nitride Nanotubes (Li-BNNT) was conducted in an attempt to gain access to their promising applications for electronics, lithium batteries, hydrogen storage, and supercapacitors. Through a series of reactions pure nanotubes intercalated with lithium are expected to show in the product. A variety of reactions are engineered to create optimal conditions for the product and the reaction is conducted at 700º or 800ºC with zinc acting as a catalyst. The products were then purified using hexane and characterized using Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and Energy-dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX). Further purification, functionalization, and application will be performed to access the promising applications that Li-BNNT offers.
Recommended Citation
Moraga, Roxana J. and Hosmane, Narayan S., "Synthesis, Characterization and Application of Lithium intercalated boron nitride nanotubes" (2016). Honors Capstones. 1081.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/studentengagement-honorscapstones/1081
Extent
16 pages
Language
eng
Publisher
Northern Illinois University
Rights Statement
In Copyright
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