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Method of transforming carbon nanotubes

US7217404B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2003
Grant dateMay 15, 2007
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/847
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of transforming a carbon single wall nanotube (SWNT) is provided. The method comprises exposing the SWNT to light having a power sufficient to ignite or reconstruct the SWNT such that the SWNT is ignited or reconstructed by the exposure to the light.

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