Microscale metallic CNT templated devices and related methods
US9776859B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB82Y40/00
- WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A microscale device comprises a patterned forest of vertically grown and aligned carbon nanotubes defining a carbon nanotube forest with the nanotubes having a height defining a thickness of the forest, the patterned forest defining a patterned frame that defines one or more components of a microscale device. A conformal coating of substantially uniform thickness at least partially coats the nanotubes, defining coated nanotubes and connecting adjacent nanotubes together, without substantially filling interstices between individual coated nanotubes. A metallic interstitial material infiltrates the carbon nanotube forest and at least partially fills interstices between individual coated nanotubes.
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