Systems and methods of manufacturing nanotube structures
US10479688B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2982
- WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A tube manufacturing system is provided that is capable of manufacturing tube structures that are on the nanoscale and larger. The system provides for control as to the structure and atomic makeup of the feed sheet material used and provides motive force to the sheet material being used to continuously advance the sheet material through the various system components. After the tube structures are formed, they may be used in providing a source material for manufacturing macroscopic objects thus increasing the level of performance and capabilities of such objects due to the engineered properties of the tube structures formed within this system and method of manufacturing. Processes for manufacturing of nanotubes are also disclosed, as are nanotubes manufactured by the processes and system of the invention.
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