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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 13, 2009
Filed:
May. 02, 2006
Edward B. Ripley, Knoxville, TN (US);
Jonathan S. Morrell, Knoxville, TN (US);
Roland D. Seals, Oak Ridge, TN (US);
Gerard M. Ludtka, Oak Ridge, TN (US);
Edward B. Ripley, Knoxville, TN (US);
Jonathan S. Morrell, Knoxville, TN (US);
Roland D. Seals, Oak Ridge, TN (US);
Gerard M. Ludtka, Oak Ridge, TN (US);
Babcock & Wilcox Technical Services Y-12, LLC, Oak Ridge, TN (US);
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.