Methods for high volume production of nanostructured materials

Details Methods for high volume production of nanostructured materials Methods for high volume production of nanostructured materials

2011-03-22

2011-03-22

Kastler, Scott (Department: 1733)

Specialized metallurgical processes, compositions for use therei

Processes

Producing or purifying free metal powder or producing or...

C075S331000

Reexamination Certificate

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07909907

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for high volume production of nanoparticles, nanotubes, and items incorporating nanoparticles and nanotubes. Microwave, radio frequency, or infrared energy vaporizes a metal catalyst which, as it condenses, is contacted by carbon or other elements such as silicon, germanium, or boron to form agglomerates. The agglomerates may be annealed to accelerate the production of nanotubes. Magnetic or electric fields may be used to align the nanotubes during their production. The nanotubes may be separated from the production byproducts in aligned or non-aligned configurations. The agglomerates may be formed directly into tools, optionally in compositions that incorporate other materials such as abrasives, binders, carbon-carbon composites, and cermets.

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