Method for nano-pumping using carbon nanotubes

Details Method for nano-pumping using carbon nanotubes Method for nano-pumping using carbon nanotubes

2006-12-04

2009-12-15

Mayes, Melvin C (Department: 1793)

Chemistry of inorganic compounds

Carbon or compound thereof

Elemental carbon

C977S742000, C977S752000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07632482

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates generally to the field of nanotechnology, carbon nanotubes and, more specifically, to a method and system for nano-pumping media through carbon nanotubes. One preferred embodiment of the invention generally comprises: method for nano-pumping, comprising the following steps: providing one or more media; providing one or more carbon nanotubes, the one or more nanotubes having a first end and a second end, wherein said first end of one or more nanotubes is in contact with the media; and creating surface waves on the carbon nanotubes, wherein at least a portion of the media is pumped through the nanotube.

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Insepov et al, Nanopumping, Nano Letters, 2006, 6, 9, 1893-1895.

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