Chemistry of inorganic compounds – Carbon or compound thereof – Elemental carbon
Reexamination Certificate
2011-02-15
2011-02-15
Hendrickson, Stuart (Department: 1793)
Chemistry of inorganic compounds
Carbon or compound thereof
Elemental carbon
C423S460000, C977S845000, C977S847000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07887773
ABSTRACT:
A method for treating carbon nanotubes is provided. In the method for treating carbon nanotubes (CNTs), the CNTs are treated with SO3gas at an elevated temperature, for example, at a temperature in the range of 385° C. to 475° C.
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Cao Lingchao
Kajiura Hisashi
Li Xianglong
Li Yongming
Liu Yunqi
Hendrickson Stuart
K&L Gates LLP
Martinez Brittany M
Sony Corporation
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