Carbon nanotube structure

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2011-06-14

2011-06-14

Del Sole, Joseph S (Department: 1743)

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Mechanical shaping or molding to form or reform shaped article

Shaping against forming surface

C264S301000, C425S270000, C425S273000, C425S198000

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07959842

ABSTRACT:
Techniques for forming a carbon nanotube (CNT) structure are disclosed.

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