Flame-etched carbon nanofibers

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712-0165, USA 

Electrophoretie paint insulation Flame etched C fiber Uncovered apex 

To probe for pinholes in the electrophoretic paint insulation, the carbon nanofiber electrodes are tested with a scanning electrochemical microscope (SECM, see Chapter 12) 

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Figure 6.3.5.1 Schematic drawing of a flame-etched carbon nanofiber electrode.

Figure 6J.5J Approach from air into liquid for a flame-etched carbon nanofiber with (A) and without (B) pinholes. The electrolyte is 1 mM ferrocenemethanol (FcOH) in 0.1 M KCl. Tips are held at 0.35 V vs. Ag/AgCl. Approach rate 200 nm sec . ...

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