Abstract: The present invention generally relates to articles comprising microstructures and methods for forming microstructures. The microstructures may be mechanically coupled to impart complex three dimensional shapes. For example, one or more microstructures may be grown on a substrate at different average growth rates, resulting in curved microstructures.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 28, 2014
Publication date:
January 28, 2016
Applicants:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Michigan, The Board of Regents Acting For and On Behalf of the C/O Technology Man
Inventors:
Anastasios John Hart, Sei Jin Park, Sameh Hani Tawfick, Michael FI De Volder
Abstract: The present invention relates to the formation and processing of nanostructures including nanotubes. Some embodiments provide processes for nanostructure growth using relatively mild conditions (e.g., low temperatures). In some cases, methods of the invention may improve the efficiency (e.g., catalyst efficiency) of nanostructure formation and may reduce the production of undesired byproducts during nanostructure formation, including volatile organic compounds and/or polycylic aromatic hydrocarbons. Such methods can both reduce the costs associated with nanostructure formation, as well as reduce the harmful effects of nanostructure fabrication on environmental and public health and safety.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 17, 2010
Date of Patent:
October 1, 2013
Assignees:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Michigan, The Board of Regents Acting For and On Behalf of the C/O Technology Management Office, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute
Inventors:
Desiree L. Plata, Philip S. Gschwend, Anastasios John Hart, Eric R. Meshot, Christopher M. Reddy
Abstract: The present invention relates to the formation and processing of nanostructures including nanotubes. Some embodiments provide processes for nanostructure growth using relatively mild conditions (e.g., low temperatures). In some cases, methods of the invention may improve the efficiency (e.g., catalyst efficiency) of nanostructure formation and may reduce the production of undesired byproducts during nanostructure formation, including volatile organic compounds and/or polycylic aromatic hydrocarbons. Such methods can both reduce the costs associated with nanostructure formation, as well as reduce the harmful effects of nanostructure fabrication on environmental and public health and safety.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 17, 2010
Publication date:
February 17, 2011
Applicants:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Michigan, The Board of Regents Acting For and On Behalf of the C/O Technology, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute
Inventors:
Desiree L. Plata, Philip M. Gschwend, Anastasios John Hart, Eric R. Meshot, Christopher M. Reddy