On possible processes of the formation of carbon nanomaterials with electrodischarge treatment of hydrocarbons

Abstract

Possible mechanisms of the formation of carbon nanomaterials (CNMs) with the electrodischarge treatment (EDT) of liquid hydrocarbons are proposed. It is shown that the EDT of hydrocarbons results in a cascade of chemical transformations such as destruction (breaking of C-C bonds), dehydrogenization (breaking of C-H bonds), and polymerization (formation of new C-C bonds). The qualitative and quantitative composition of all EDT products (gaseous, insoluble solid CNM, and substances dissolved in the initial liquid) may be widely varied and significantly depend on the organic liquid used.