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The objective of this study is to illustrate the optimum parameters adopted to evaluate maximum yield of MWCNT/MnO2 nanocomposite. In this paper, the effect of stirring time, Concentration of H2SO4 (aq) solution, solution temperature and drying time on yield of MWCNT/MnO2 nanocomposite was investigated. The orthogonal array, signal-to-noise ratio, and percentage contribution of all parameters are employed to study the yield of MWCNT/MnO2 nanocomposite. After conducting the experiments the yield was measured and Signal to noise ratio was calculated. With the help of graphs, optimum parameter values were obtained at parameter level A2B2C2D1. The percentage contributions of parameters and regression analysis confirmed the concentration of H2SO4 has significant effect on yield of MWCNT/MnO2 powder.

Keywords

Multiwalled carbon nanotubes; yield; solution method; taguchi method.

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