A Novel Method to De-rope and Disperse Carbon Nanotubes in Solvents and Polymers and Their Applications

Case Number: 2527TEES07


Functional utilization of
Inorganic Conductive Films
Inorganic Conductive Coatings
Inorganic Conductive Bulk Materials
Bio-Applications

Description of Invention:
     This novel technology is used to achieve individual tube level dispersion of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) into various mediums for applications in functional organic/inorganic conductive films, coatings, and bulk materials with greatly enhanced electrical and thermal conductivities and/or mechanical properties.
     All the current methods for dispersing CNTs in solvents use organic compounds as dispersing agents but TAMUS 2527 can be applied to aqueous solutions, as well. The dispersion obtained by using current methods is expensive, and large bundles of CNTs can still be seen. The CNTs are sometimes unstable and non-homogeneous.

Inventors:
Dazhi Sun
Chien-Chia Chu
Hung-Jun Sue
Mechanical Engineering
Texas A&M University

Contact:
Dudley E. Houghton
Licensing Manager
Office of Technology Commercialization
1700 Research Parkway, Suite 250
College Station, TX 77845
Email: d-houghton@tamu.edu
Phone: 979-862-4892
Phone: 979-862-4892

Taxonomy: Nanotechnology
Status: R&D Alliance

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