Synthesis and Characterization of a Hybrid Nanomaterial Based on Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes with Zirconium Carbide Nanocoatings

Nanostructured zirconium carbide coatings were deposited on the surface of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) by the metal-organic chemical vapor deposition growth technique using bis(cyclopentadienyl)zirconium dichloride as precursor. The effect of synthesis parameters on the morphology of samples ZrC/MWCNT was studied and the optimal synthesis conditions were selected. The structure and morphology of synthesized hybrid nanomaterials were investigated by X-ray diffraction, scanning and transmission electron microscopy.