Synthesis and characterization of carbon nanotube-reinforced copper thin films [Elektronische Ressource] / vorgelegt von Cornelia Otto

Max-Planck-Institut für Metallforschung Stuttgart Synthesis and Characterization of Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Copper Thin Films Cornelia Otto Dissertation an der Universität Stuttgart Bericht Nr. 194 November 2006 Synthesis and CharacterizationofCarbon Nanotube-Reinforced Copper Thin FilmsVon der Fakultät Chemie der Universität Stuttgartzur Erlangung der Würde eines Doktors derNaturwissenschaften (Dr. rer. nat.) genehmigte Abhandlungvorgelegt vonCornelia Ottoaus MühlackerHauptberichter: Prof. Dr. E. ArztMitberichter: Prof. Dr. M. RühleTag der mündlichen Prüfung: 16. November 2006Max-Planck-Institut für Metallforschung, Stuttgart2007Für StephanThe cover picture shows carbon nanotubes which had been modi-fied chemically before being used in an electrolysis experiment. Inthe course of this experiment, carbon from the graphite anode de-posited at the modified sites. Scientifically, this experiment turnedout to be a dead end, but the samples provided beautiful images,and the image shown here won the 2006 Nano&Arts competition.7AcknowledgementsA dissertation is too heavy a load for one person alone. Many people have helpedme in the course of the past three years and I am much indebted to all of them.First of all, I want to thank Prof. Eduard Arzt as my advisor and Prof.