Methods of forming nanoscopic wire-based devices and arrays
US7399691B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S977/943
- WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Electrical devices comprised of nanoscopic wires are described, along with methods of their manufacture and use. The nanoscopic wires can be nanotubes, preferably single-walled carbon nanotubes. They can be arranged in crossbar arrays using chemically patterned surfaces for direction, via chemical vapor deposition. Chemical vapor deposition also can be used to form nanotubes in arrays in the presence of directing electric fields, optionally in combination with self-assembled monolayer patterns. Bistable devices are described.
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