Chemistry of inorganic compounds – Carbon or compound thereof – Elemental carbon
Reexamination Certificate
2004-11-17
2009-11-03
Mayes, Melvin C (Department: 1793)
Chemistry of inorganic compounds
Carbon or compound thereof
Elemental carbon
C423S461000, C423S447100, C423S447200, C423S447300, C204S157150, C204S157430, C204S158200, C977S742000, C977S751000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07611687
ABSTRACT:
Methods and processes for preparing interconnected carbon single-walled nanotubes (SWNTs) are disclosed. The SWNTs soot, synthesized by any one of the art methods, is heated to less than about 1250° C. in flowing dry air using the electrical field (E) component of microwave energy. The tubes of the SWNTs thus treated become welded and interconnected.
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Duell Mark E.
Fenwick & West LLP
Gregorio Guinever S
Honda Motor Co. Ltd.
Mayes Melvin C
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