Ion transport through carbon nanotubes

作为硕士项目的一部分，先前的研究涉及封装在单壁碳纳米管中的多金属氧酸盐的电化学分析。研究了不同阳离子和阴离子组合的支持电解质对碳纳米管的影响，从而深入了解了不同离子如何通过碳纳米管传输。这项工作将在整个项目中继续进行，以便更全面地了解不同支撑电解质对POM@SWNT复合材料电化学的影响。最初的兴趣领域是研究POM@SWNT复合材料在酸性电解质及其稀当量，以了解电解质对系统的同位素影响。当务之急是了解离子，尤其是质子，是如何与被封装的聚甲醛相互作用的。这项研究有望包括质子能够在纳米管壁的六边形晶格中扩散的证据。

Previous research undertaken as part of Masters project involved the electrochemical analysis of polyoxometalates encapsulated in single-walled carbon nanotubes. The influence of various supporting electrolytes with different combinations of cations and anions were studied, providing insight into how the different ions transport through the carbon nanotubes. There will be a continuation of this work throughout the project, so that a more comprehensive understanding of the effects of different supporting electrolytes on the electrochemistry of POM@SWNT composites can be delivered. Initial areas of interest are to study the POM@SWNT composites in acidic electrolytes and their deutrated equivalents, to understand the isotopic affects of the electrolyte on the system. A priority is to understand how ions, protons especially, are able to interact with the encapsulated POM. This research will hopefully include evidence of protons being able to diffuse through the hexangonal lattices found along the nanotube walls.