Controlled decoration of carbon nanotubes with aerosol nanoparticles
US8268405B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB82Y40/00
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention addresses the problem of conveniently and efficiently decorating nanostructures such as carbon nanotubes with aerosol nanoparticles using electrostatic force directed assembly (“ESFDA”). ESFDA permits size selection as well as control of packing density spacing of nanoparticles. ESFDA is largely material independent allowing different compositions of such nanoparticle-nanotube structures to be produced.
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