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Uncapped and thinned carbon nanotubes and process

US5346683A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 26, 1993
Grant dateSep 13, 1994
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Expiry dateMar 26, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/848
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Uncapped and thinned carbon nanotubes are produced by reaction with a flowing reactant gas capable of reaction selectively with carbon atoms in the capped region of nanotubes. The uncapped and thinned nanotubes provide open compartments for insertion of chemicals and exhibit enhanced surface area with modified physical and chemical properties.

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