Separation of carbon nanotubes in density gradients

Details Separation of carbon nanotubes in density gradients Separation of carbon nanotubes in density gradients

2006-03-06

2010-02-16

Reifsnyder, David A (Department: 1797)

Liquid purification or separation

Processes

Separating

C210S787000, C210S789000, C210S360100, C210S380100, C423S447100, C423S461000, C977S750000

Reexamination Certificate

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07662298

ABSTRACT:
The separation of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs), by chirality and/or diameter, using centrifugation of compositions of SWNTs in and surface active components in density gradient media.

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