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AssigneeWilliam Marsh Rice University
InventorsDaniel T. Colbert, Hongjie Dai, Jason H. Hafner, Andrew G. Rinzler, Richard E. Smalley
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This invention relates generally to forming an array of single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWNT) and compositions thereof. In one embodiment, a homogeneous population of SWNT molecules is used to produce a substantially two-dimensional array made up of single-walled nanotubes aggregated in substantially parallel orientation to form a monolayer extending in directions substantially perpendicular to the orientation of the individual nanotubes. Using SWNT molecules of the same type and structure provides a homogeneous array. By using different SWNT molecules, either a random or ordered heterogeneous structure can be produced by employing successive reactions after removal of previously masked areas of a substrate. Tn one embodiment, SWNT molecules may be linked to a substrate through a linker moiety such as —S—, —S—(CH2)n,-NH-, SiO3(CH2)3NH- or the like.
A substantially two-dimensional array comprising single-wall carbon nanotubes, wherein (a) the single-wall carbon nanotubes have ends, (b) said ends are ordered in substantially the same plane, and (c) said ends form the substantially two-dimensional array.
A substantially two-dimensional array comprising single-wall carbon nanotubes, wherein at least one substituent is bonded at at least one end of the single-wall carbon nanotubes.
A substantially two-dimensional array comprising single-wall carbon nanotubes aggregated in substantially parallel orientation, wherein the single-wall carbon nanotubes are attached to a substrate, wherein (a) the single-wall carbon nanotubes have ends, (b) said ends are ordered in substantially the same plane, and (c) said ends form the substantially two-dimensional array.
A substantially two-dimensional array comprising single-wall carbon nanotubes aggregated in substantially parallel orientation, wherein at least one substituent at at least one end of the single-wall carbon nanotubes interact chemically with a substrate.
A substantially two-dimensional array comprising single-wall carbon nanotubes aggregated in substantially parallel orientation, wherein the single-wall carbon nanotubes are attached to a substrate, wherein the substrate comprises a metal selected from the group consisting of gold, mercury and indium-tin-oxide.
A substantially two-dimensional array comprising single-wall carbon nanotubes aggregated in substantially parallel orientation, wherein the single-wall carbon nanotubes are attached to a substrate, made by a process comprising:
A substantially two-dimensional array comprising single-wall carbon nanotubes aggregated in substantially parallel orientation, wherein the single-wall carbon nanotubes are attached to a substrate, wherein the substrate comprises a metal selected from the group consisting of gold, mercury and indium-tin-oxide.
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