Chemistry of inorganic compounds – Carbon or compound thereof – Elemental carbon
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-27
2006-06-27
Silverman, Stanley S. (Department: 1754)
Chemistry of inorganic compounds
Carbon or compound thereof
Elemental carbon
C423S447200, C428S367000, C977S726000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07067098
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates generally to forming an array of single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWNT) and compositions thereof. In one embodiment, a homogeneous population of SWNT molecules is used to produce a substantially two-dimensional array made up of single-walled nanotubes aggregated in substantially parallel orientation to form a monolayer extending in directions substantially perpendicular to the orientation of the individual nanotubes. Using SWNT molecules of the same type and structure provides a homogeneous array. By using different SWNT molecules, either a random or ordered heterogeneous structure can be produced by employing successive reactions after removal of previously masked areas of a substrate. Tn one embodiment, SWNT molecules may be linked to a substrate through a linker moiety such as —S—, —S—(CH2)n,-NH-, SiO3(CH2)3NH- or the like.
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Colbert Daniel T.
Dai Hongjie
Hafner Jason H.
Rinzler Andrew G.
Smalley Richard E.
Garsson Ross Spencer
Lish Peter J.
Mickelson Edward T.
Silverman Stanley S.
William Marsh Rice University
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