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Metallic nanoscale fibers from stable iodine-doped carbon nanotubes

US6139919A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 1999
Grant dateOct 31, 2000
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/846
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of doping involves soaking single-walled carbon nanotubes in molten iodine. Excess physisorbed iodine may then be removed by annealing.

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