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In-situ functionalization of carbon nanotubes

US7465605B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 2005
Grant dateDec 16, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/25
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An embodiment of the present invention is a technique to functionalize carbon nanotubes in situ. A carbon nanotube (NT) array is grown or deposited on a substrate. The NT array is functionalized in situ with a polymer by partial thermal degradation of the polymer to form a NT structure. The functionalization of the NT structure is characterized. The functionalized NT structure is processed according to the characterized functionalization.

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