Forming carbon nanotube capacitors
US7428138B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 6, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01G4/35
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A capacitor may be formed of carbon nanotubes. Carbon nanotubes, grown on substrates, may be formed in a desired pattern. The pattern may be defined by placing catalyst in appropriate locations for carbon nanotube growth from a substrate. Then, intermeshing arrays of carbon nanotubes may be formed by juxtaposing the carbon nanotubes formed on opposed substrates. In some embodiments, the carbon nanotubes may be covered by a dielectric which may be adhered by functionalizing the carbon nanotubes.
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