Carbon Nanotubes: Fabrication Using the ARC Discharge Process

This book highlights a comprehensive understanding of the fabrication and growth of carbon nanostructures via the arc discharge process. Its content is designed to benefit academicians, students, researchers, scientists, and readers who are interested in gaining knowledge in this area. The book presents findings on the arc discharge process and provide detailed information on the optimal state and energy of carbon ions in arc discharge plasma, observed under different pressures and ambient environments. The contents presented here can be applied to enhance the performance of various applications. This book provides a valuable resource for those looking to gain a deeper understanding of the arc discharge process and the growth of carbon nanostructures, with practical applications in industries such as electronics, semiconductors, and energy storage.

Dr.Suzairi bin Daud obtained his Ph.D., M.Sc., and B.Sc. degrees in Physics from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Prior to entering academia, he gained experience as an engineer and completed one-year professional attachment in a variety of industries, including plastics, metal stamping, and electronics companies. His research interests include fibre Bragg grating, fibre sensor, optical solitons, nonlinear optical communication, CNTs, and nanowaveguides. He is a member of IEEE Asia Region, Malaysian Institute of Physics, and Malaysia Optics & Laser Technology Society. He is currently a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, and a principal researcher at Laser Center, Ibnu Sina Institute for Scientific & Industrial Research, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.