Synthesis of Carbon Nanofibers with Maghemite via a Modified Sol-Gel Technique

Table 1

Carbon nanofiber properties.

Parameter	Quantity
Fiber diameter, nm	≈100
CVD carbon overcoat present on fiber	Slight
Surface area, m2/g	45
Dispersive surface energy, mJ/m2	85
Moisture, wt.%	<5
Iron, ppm	<14,000
Polyaromatic hydrocarbons, mg PAH/mg Fiber	<1
Surface area, m2/g	Slight