Patents Assigned to BNNT, LLC
  • INDUCTION-COUPLED PLASMA SYNTHESIS OF BORON NITRADE NANOTUBES
    Publication number: 20160272496
    Abstract: Described herein are processes and apparatus for the large-scale synthesis of boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) by induction-coupled plasma (ICP). A boron-containing feedstock may be heated by ICP in the presence of nitrogen gas at an elevated pressure, to form vaporized boron. The vaporized boron may be cooled to form boron droplets, such as nanodroplets. Cooling may take place using a condenser, for example. BNNTs may then form downstream and can be harvested.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Applicant: BNNT, LLC
    Inventors: Michael W. SMITH, Jonathan C. STEVENS, Kevin C. JORDAN