Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a sample substrate for laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry for LDI-MS which substrate enables mass spectrometric analysis of a sample correctly at high sensitivity without generating interference peaks upon irradiation of the sample to laser light and uniform application of the sample onto a base. Another object of the invention is to provide a mass spectrometer (device) employing the sample substrate. In the sample substrate for laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry, the sample substrate is formed of a base and carbon nanowalls having wall surfaces onto which a sample to undergo mass spectrometry is applied, wherein the carbon nanowalls are formed on the base so as to stand on the base. The surfaces of carbon nanowalls serve as an ionization medium and hydrophilized. By use of the sample substrate, mass spectrometry of a sample having a wide range (high to low) molecular weight can be reliably performed at high precision and sensitivity.

Abstract: A negative electrode (10) for a lithium secondary battery, including a negative electrode collector (20), and a negative electrode active substance layer (30) that is supported on the negative electrode collector (20) and includes carbon nanowalls (32) which are formed on the negative electrode collector (20), and a negative electrode active substance (36) which is supported on the carbon nanowalls (32).

Abstract: A negative electrode (10) for a lithium secondary battery, including a negative electrode collector (20), and a negative electrode active substance layer (30) that is supported on the negative electrode collector (20) and includes carbon nanowalls (32) which are formed on the negative electrode collector (20), and a negative electrode active substance (36) which is supported on the carbon nanowalls (32).

Abstract: A positive electrode (10) for a lithium secondary battery, including a positive electrode collector (20), and a positive electrode active substance layer (30) that is supported on the positive electrode collector (20) and includes carbon nanowalls (32) which are formed on the positive electrode collector (20), and a positive electrode active substance (36) which is supported on the carbon nanowalls (32).

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a sample substrate for laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry for LDI-MS which substrate enables mass spectrometric analysis of a sample correctly at high sensitivity without generating interference peaks upon irradiation of the sample to laser light and uniform application of the sample onto a base. Another object of the invention is to provide a mass spectrometer (device) employing the sample substrate. In the sample substrate for laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry, the sample substrate is formed of a base and carbon nanowalls having wall surfaces onto which a sample to undergo mass spectrometry is applied, wherein the carbon nanowalls are formed on the base so as to stand on the base. The surfaces of carbon nanowalls serve as an ionization medium and hydrophilized. By use of the sample substrate, mass spectrometry of a sample having a wide range (high to low) molecular weight can be reliably performed at high precision and sensitivity.

Abstract: A fuel cell structure comprises a diffusion layer and/or a catalyst layer which are made of a carbonaceous porous material having a nano-size structure, such as carbon nanowall (CNW). A method of manufacturing the structure is also disclosed. The structure and method simplify the process of manufacturing a fuel cell electrode comprised of an electrode catalyst layer and a gas diffusion layer. The electrical conductivity of the catalyst layer is increased and the diffusion efficiency of the diffusion layer is improved, whereby the electricity generation efficiency of the fuel cell can be improved.

Abstract: The degree of freedom in the shape of channels in a separator is increased, enabling an optimum gas channel to be designed, enabling a sufficient supply of gas below gas channel ribs, and improving cell performance through the reduction in diffusion polarization. Drainage property is also improved and flooding is prevented, thereby reducing diffusion polarization and improving cell performance. Cell performance is also improved through the reduction of contact resistance. A fuel cell separator comprises a separator substrate on which gas channel ribs are formed through vapor-phase growth of a carbon-based porous material with a nanosize structure. An electrode structure for a fuel cell, methods of manufacturing the separator and the fuel cell, and a solid polymer fuel cell comprising the electrode structure.

Abstract: To improve the crystallinity of carbon nanowalls. The method of the invention for producing carbon nanowalls, includes forming carbon nanowalls on a surface of a base in a plasma atmosphere containing hydrogen and a raw material containing at least carbon and fluorine as its constituent elements, oxygen plasma is added to the plasma atmosphere. The hydrogen plasma was generated through injecting, to the plasma generation site, hydrogen radicals generated at a site different from the plasma atmosphere. The raw material is at least one member selected from among C2F6, CF4, and CHF3.

Abstract: Provided is a method for controlling a carbon nanowall (CNW) structure having improved corrosion resistance against high potential by varying the spacing between the carbon nanowall (CNW) walls so that its surface area and crystallinity are controlled. Also provided is a carbon nanowall (CNW) with a high surface arca and a carbon nanowall (CNW) with a high crystallinity, both of which have a controlled structure. According to the present invention, provided are: (1) a carbon nanowall, characterized by having a wall surface area of 50 cm2/cm2-substrate·?m or more; (2) a carbon nanowall, characterized by having a crystallinity such that the D band half value width in the Raman spectrum measured with an irradiation laser wavelength of 514.5 nm is 85 cm?1 or less: and (3) a carbon nanowall, characterized by having not only a wall surface area of 50 cm2/cm2-substrate·?m or more but also a crystallinity such that the D-band half value width in the Raman spectrum measured with an irradiation laser wavelength of 14.

Abstract: The degree of freedom in the shape of channels in a separator is increased, enabling an optimum gas channel to be designed, enabling a sufficient supply of gas below gas channel ribs, and improving cell performance through the reduction in diffusion polarization. Drainage property is also improved and flooding is prevented, thereby reducing diffusion polarization and improving cell performance. Cell performance is also improved through the reduction of contact resistance. A fuel cell separator comprises a separator substrate on which gas channel ribs are formed through vapor-phase growth of a carbon-based porous material with a nanosize structure. An electrode structure for a fuel cell, methods of manufacturing the separator and the fuel cell, and a solid polymer fuel cell comprising the electrode structure.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a catalyst layer for a fuel cell support for a catalyst layer comprises the steps of vapor-growing a carbonaceous porous material having a nano-size structure, such as carbon nanowalls (CNWs), and supporting and dispersing a catalyst component and/or an electrolyte component on the support for a catalyst layer. The method simplifies the process for manufacturing an electrode layer for fuel cells and improves the dispersibility of the catalyst component and the electrolyte, whereby the generation efficiency of a fuel cell can be improved.

Abstract: A fuel cell structure comprises a diffusion layer and/or a catalyst layer which are made of a carbonaceous porous material having a nano-size structure, such as carbon nanowall (CNW). A method of manufacturing the structure is also disclosed. The structure and method simplify the process of manufacturing a fuel cell electrode comprised of an electrode catalyst layer and a gas diffusion layer. The electrical conductivity of the catalyst layer is increased and the diffusion efficiency of the diffusion layer is improved, whereby the electricity generation efficiency of the fuel cell can be improved.

Abstract: Releasability of a mold and a resin layer during nanoimprinting is improved, thereby improving the durability of the mold. A nanoimprint mold for resin molding comprising a carbon nanowall layer provided on the surface thereof, a method of forming a nanopattern using the mold, and a resin-molded product obtained by the method.

Abstract: To provide a novel method for producing carbon nanowalls and an apparatus suitable for carrying out the method. A source gas 32 containing carbon is introduced into a reaction chamber 10. The reaction chamber 10 includes a parallel plate-type capacitively coupled plasma (CCP) generator 20 including a first electrode 22 and a second electrode 24. The irradiation of electromagnetic waves plasmatizes the source material 32 to create a plasma atmosphere 34. In a radical-generating chamber 41 disposed outside the reaction chamber 10, hydrogen radicals 38 are generated by decomposing radical source gas 36 containing hydrogen using RF waves or other waves. The hydrogen radicals 38 are introduced into the plasma atmosphere 34, whereby carbon nanowalls are formed on a substrate 5 disposed on the second electrode 24.

Abstract: A first reactive gas is introduced into a vacuum chamber and a plasma of the thus introduced reactive gas is produced. A second reactive gas is introduced into a radical generating chamber and is dissociated to generate radicals whose density and composition are well controlled. Then, the thus generated radicals are injected into the plasma generated within the vacuum chamber such that an amount of a desired kind of radicals within the plasma is selectively increased or decreased. In this manner, a thin film having an excellent property can be deposited on a substrate placed in the vacuum chamber. Alternatively, a surface of a substrate placed in the vacuum chamber can be processed precisely and selectively.