Methods of using pre-formed nanotubes to make carbon nanotube films, layers, fabrics, ribbons, elements and articles
AssigneeNantero, Inc.
InventorsJonathan W. Ward, Thomas Rueckes, Brent M. Segal
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Abstract
Methods of Using Preformed Nanotubes to Make Carbon Nanotube Films, Layers, Fabrics, Ribbons, Elements and Articles are disclosed. To make various articles, certain embodiments provide a substrate. Preformed nanotubes are applied to a surface of the substrate to create a non-woven fabric of carbon nanotubes. Portions of the non-woven fabric are selectively removed according to a defined pattern to create the article. To make a nanofabric, a substrate is provided. Preformed nanotubes are applied to a surface of the substrate to create a non-woven fabric of carbon nanotubes wherein the non-woven fabric is substantially uniform density.
Claims41
A method of making an article, comprising:
- providing a substrate;
- applying preformed nanotubes to a surface of the substrate to create a non-woven fabric of carbon nanotubes;
- selectively removing portions of the non-woven fabric by etching the fabric according to a defined pattern to create the article.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.