Chemistry of inorganic compounds – Carbon or compound thereof – Elemental carbon
Reexamination Certificate
2003-07-15
2008-12-02
Vanoy, Timothy C (Department: 1793)
Chemistry of inorganic compounds
Carbon or compound thereof
Elemental carbon
C423S447400, C423S460000, C977S840000, C977S842000, C977S847000, C977S895000, C977S896000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07459137
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides methods by which carbon nanotubes can be functionalized under solvent-free conditions. As extremely large quantities are typically required to dissolve or disperse carbon nanotubes, solvent elimination the processes more favorable for scale-up. Such processes are also amenable to a wide variety of chemical reactions are functionalizing agents.
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Dyke Christopher A.
Tour James M.
Hanor Serena L
Vanoy Timothy C
William Marsh Rice University
Winstead PC
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