Low-Temperature Plasma Functionalization of Carbon NanotubesA low-temperature plasma process has been devised for attaching specified molecular groups to carbon nanotubes in order to impart desired chemical and/or physical properties to the nanotubes for specific applications. Unlike carbon-nanotube- functionalization processes reported heretofore, this process does not involve the use of wet chemicals, does not involve exposure of the nanotubes to high temperatures, and generates very little chemical residue. In addition, this process can be carried out in a relatively simple apparatus and can readily be scaled up to mass production.
Document ID
20110016687
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Khare, Bishun (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Inst. CA, United States)
Meyyappan, M. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)