Activation of carbon nanotubes for field emission applications

Details Activation of carbon nanotubes for field emission applications Activation of carbon nanotubes for field emission applications

2005-06-20

2008-12-09

Wilczewski, M. (Department: 2822)

Semiconductor device manufacturing: process

Electron emitter manufacture

C438S099000, C977S855000, C977S857000, C977S858000, C977S859000, C977S888000

Reexamination Certificate

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07462498

ABSTRACT:
Substantially enhanced field emission properties are achieved by using a process of covering a non-adhesive material (for example, paper, foam sheet, or roller) over the surface of the CNTs, pressing the material using a certain force, and removing the material.

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