@ARTICLE{Domagała_K._Synthesis_2020, author={Domagała, K. and Borlaf, M. and Kata, D. and Graule, T.}, volume={vol. 65}, number={No 1}, journal={Archives of Metallurgy and Materials}, pages={157-162}, howpublished={online}, year={2020}, publisher={Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Science of Polish Academy of Sciences}, publisher={Committee of Materials Engineering and Metallurgy of Polish Academy of Sciences}, abstract={In this study, the synthesis of copper-based multi-walled carbon nanotube composites is described. Over the last years, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been widely used in many scientific research fields and have found applications in several sectors, e.g. for water treatment. This work focuses on combining the exceptional characteristics of CNTs, such as high specific surface area and antibacterial properties, with the antimicrobial/ antivirus features of copper oxides. The influence of synthesis parameters and thermal treatment on the final product was studied. Copper leakage was evaluated at both pH 5 and pH 7, confirming the possibility of applying Cu-based MWCNT composites in water filtration systems.}, type={Article}, title={Synthesis of Copper-Based Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube Composites}, URL={http://journals.pan.pl/Content/114516/PDF/AMM-2020-1-19-Domagala.pdf}, doi={10.24425/amm.2019.131109}, keywords={MWCNT, water treatment, copper, cuprous oxide, cupric oxide}, }