Article: Characterisations of carbon/copper oxide nanowire (CCONW) composite based on pre-carbonised date palm leaves (PCDPLs), carbon black (CB), and copper (Cu) Journal: International Journal of Nano and Biomaterials (IJNBM) 2025 Vol.11 No.2 pp.131 - 147 Abstract: Carbon/copper oxide nanocomposites face challenges in mechanical strength and electrical conductivity, limiting their applications due to their inherent limitations. This study aims at improving such limitations by preparing a carbon/copper oxide nanowire composite utilising self-adhesive pre-carbonised date palm leaves (PCDPLs) and carbon black (CB) for mechanical and electrical performance enhancement. PCDPLs are favoured due to their eco-friendliness, adhesion properties, and enhanced electrical conductivity when combined with copper. In this study, synthesised composite was characterised by X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy-dispersive X-ray diffraction (EDXD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and four-point probe measurements at 1000°C. The findings demonstrated that values of Young's modulus enhanced from 13.9 GPa to 26.98 GPa and increased electrical conductivity from 5.77 Ω-1 cm-1 to 35.85 Ω-1cm-1 with increased (CB + Cu) content from 0% to 50%, respectively. Such a composite is promising for applications in those industries that require outstanding conductivity along with structural integrity. Inderscience Publishers - linking academia, business and industry through research

Title: Characterisations of carbon/copper oxide nanowire (CCONW) composite based on pre-carbonised date palm leaves (PCDPLs), carbon black (CB), and copper (Cu)

Authors: Fatima Musbah Abbas; Ahlam Khalofa; Hanan Musbah Abbas; Zehbh Ali Al-Ahamd; Abubaker Elsheikh Abdelrahman

Addresses: College of Science and Art, King Khalid University, Dhahran Aljanoub, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia ' College of Science and Art, King Khalid University, Dhahran Aljanoub, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia ' Ministry of Science Higher Education and Scientific Research, National for Research Remote Sensing Authority, Khartoum, 11111, Sudan ' College of Science and Art, King Khalid Universidty, Dhahran Aljanoub, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia ' Director of Act Center for Research, Singa, 25511, Sudan

Abstract: Carbon/copper oxide nanocomposites face challenges in mechanical strength and electrical conductivity, limiting their applications due to their inherent limitations. This study aims at improving such limitations by preparing a carbon/copper oxide nanowire composite utilising self-adhesive pre-carbonised date palm leaves (PCDPLs) and carbon black (CB) for mechanical and electrical performance enhancement. PCDPLs are favoured due to their eco-friendliness, adhesion properties, and enhanced electrical conductivity when combined with copper. In this study, synthesised composite was characterised by X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy-dispersive X-ray diffraction (EDXD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and four-point probe measurements at 1000°C. The findings demonstrated that values of Young's modulus enhanced from 13.9 GPa to 26.98 GPa and increased electrical conductivity from 5.77 Ω^-1 cm^-1 to 35.85 Ω^-1cm^-1 with increased (CB + Cu) content from 0% to 50%, respectively. Such a composite is promising for applications in those industries that require outstanding conductivity along with structural integrity.

Keywords: carbon composite pellets; date palm leaves; carbon black; copper; copper oxide nanowire; young's modulus; carbon; copper; XRD; X-ray diffraction; scanning electron microscope; graphite.

DOI: 10.1504/IJNBM.2025.149145

International Journal of Nano and Biomaterials, 2025 Vol.11 No.2, pp.131 - 147

Received: 21 Jun 2024
Accepted: 04 Dec 2024
Published online: 15 Oct 2025 *

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