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Hybrid materials and methods for producing the same

US6544463B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 2000
Grant dateApr 8, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/30
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A hybrid material is provided which comprises a first single-walled nanotube having a lumen, and a fill molecule contained within the lumen of the single-walled nanotube. A method for producing the hybrid material is also provided wherein a single-walled nanotube is contacted with a fill molecule to cause the fill molecule to enter the lumen of the single-walled nanotube.

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