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Synthesis of single-walled carbon nanotubes

US7718224B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 4, 2005
Grant dateMay 18, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S427/102
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Systems and methods for synthesizing ultra long carbon nanotubes comprising one or more metal underlayer platforms that allow the nanotube to grow freely suspended from the substrate. A modified gas-flow injector is used to reduce the gas flow turbulence during nanotube growth. Nanotube electrodes are formed by growing arrays of aligned nanotubes between two metal underlayer platforms.

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