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Activation effect on carbon nanotubes

US7195938B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 11, 2002
Grant dateMar 27, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/939
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Particles, which may include nanoparticles, are mixed with carbon nanotubes and deposited on a substrate to form a cold cathode. The particles enhance the field emission characteristics of the carbon nanotubes. An additional activation step may be performed on the deposited carbon nanotube mixture to further enhance the emission of electrons.

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