Method of transforming carbon nanotubes

Details Method of transforming carbon nanotubes Method of transforming carbon nanotubes

2007-05-15

2007-05-15

Hendrickson, Stuart (Department: 1754)

Chemistry of inorganic compounds

Carbon or compound thereof

Elemental carbon

C977S842000, C977S847000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10367971

ABSTRACT:
A method of transforming a carbon single wall nanotube (SWNT) is provided. The method comprises exposing the SWNT to light having a power sufficient to ignite or reconstruct the SWNT such that the SWNT is ignited or reconstructed by the exposure to the light.

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