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AssigneeNanocomp Technologies, Inc.
InventorsDavid Lashmore, Joseph J. Brown, Robert C. Dean, Jr., Peter L. Antoinette
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A system for synthesizing nanostructures using chemical vapor deposition (CVD) is provided. The system includes a housing, a porous substrate within the housing, and on a downstream surface of the substrate, a plurality of catalyst particles from which nanostructures can be synthesized upon interaction with a reaction gas moving through the porous substrate. Electrodes may be provided to generate an electric field to support the nanostructures during growth. A method for synthesizing extended length nanostructures is also provided. The nanostructures are useful as heat conductors, heat sinks, windings for electric motors, solenoid, transformers, for making fabric, protective armor, as well as other applications.
A method for synthesizing nanostructures, the method comprising:
A process for packing of carbon nanotubes comprising:
A method as set forth in claim1, wherein the step of allowing includes growing the nanostructures to a specified length.
A method as set forth in claim1, further including collecting the nanostructures once the nanostructures have grown to a desired length.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.