Modified carbon nanotubes and methods of forming carbon nanotubes
AssigneeBattelle Memorial Institute
InventorsAmy M. Heintz, Steven Risser, Joel D. Elhard, Bryon P. Moore, Tao Liu, Bhima R. Vijayendran
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Abstract
In this invention, processes which can be used to achieve stable doped carbon nanotubes are disclosed. Preferred CNT structures and morphologies for achieving maximum doping effects are also described. Dopant formulations and methods for achieving doping of a broad distribution of tube types are also described.
Claims18
A multi-layer structure comprising a substrate, a storage layer, and a doped CNT layer in direct contact with the storage layer;
- wherein the storage layer comprises at least 0.0001 wt % of a doping agent;
- and wherein the doped CNT layer comprises thionyl chloride.
A multi-layer structure comprising a substrate, a storage layer, and a doped CNT layer in direct contact with the storage layer;
- wherein the storage layer comprises at least 0.0001 wt % of a doping agent;
- wherein the storage layer comprises thionyl chloride.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.