Research Article

Parameter Optimisation of Carbon Nanotubes Synthesis via Hexane Decomposition over Minerals Generated from Anadara granosa Shells as the Catalyst Support

Table 4

Optimization criteria for CNTs synthesis using Anadara granosa shells as substrate.

Reaction conditions

Catalyst percentage (%)7.5
Synthesis duration (h)0.75
Synthesis temperature (°C)850
Predicted carbon yield (%)129.22
Experimental carbon yield (%)131.62