title: Carbon nanostructure examined by lattice fringe analysis of high-resolution transmission electron microscopy images.
abstract: The dimensions of graphitic layer planes directly affect the reactivity of soot towards oxidation and growth. Quantification of graphitic structure could be used to develop and test correlations between the soot nanostructure and its reactivity. Based upon transmission electron microscopy images, this paper provides a demonstration of the robustness of a fringe image analysis code for determining the level of graphitic structure within nanoscale carbon, i.e., soot. Results, in the form of histograms of graphitic layer plane lengths, are compared to their determination through Raman analysis.
authors.affiliation: The NCMR c/o NASA-Glenn, M.S. 110-3, 21000 Brookpark Rd., Cleveland, Ohio 44135, USA. randy@rvander.grc.nasa.gov
authors.forename: Randy L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Vander Wal
authors.forename: Aaron J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Tomasek
authors.forename: Kenneth
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Street
authors.forename: David R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Hull
authors.forename: William K
authors.initials: WK
authors.lastname: Thompson