Abstract: It is possible to partially or fully automate analysis of synthetic data to find labeled information and authored connecting concepts. This can help individuals to find experts in relevant domains, to identify non-obvious solutions to their R&D problems, to serve as a catalyst (input) for innovation, or to categorize prior art relevant to a technological concept seeking venture capital funding, a scientific area for new product development, and/or a patent application in question.

Abstract: The growth temperature of carbon nanotubes on a catalyst distributed on a substrate is reduced by controlling graphene layer formation on the catalyst and catalyst deactivation by catalytic oxidation.

Abstract: The present invention is a catalytic chemical vapor deposition method and apparatus for synthesizing carbon nanotubes and/or carbon nanofibers (CNTs) on a substrate by selectively heating a catalyst for CNT synthesis on or near the surface of the substrate. Selective heating of the catalyst is achieved using an exothermic oxidation reaction on the surface of the catalyst. Selective heating of the catalyst prevents heating of the substrate and enables the synthesis of CNTs on temperature sensitive substrates.

Abstract: The present invention is a method comprising a direct chirality-selective nucleation and synthesis of single-walled carbon nanotubes from carbon-containing gases using catalytic nanoparticles of uniform size heated by ultra-short laser pulses of selected frequency to temperatures sufficient for carbon nanotube nucleation and synthesis.

Abstract: A catalytic chemical vapor deposition method and apparatus for synthesizing carbon nanotubes and/or carbon nanofibers (CNTs) on a substrate involves selectively heating a catalyst for CNT synthesis on or near the surface of the substrate. Selective heating of the catalyst is achieved using inductive heating from a radio frequency source. Selective heating of the catalyst prevents heating of the substrate and enables the synthesis of CNTs on temperature sensitive substrates.

Abstract: The present invention is a catalytic chemical vapor deposition method and apparatus for synthesizing carbon nanotubes and/or carbon nanofibers (CNTs) on a substrate by selectively heating a catalyst for CNT synthesis on or near the surface of the substrate. Selective heating of the catalyst is achieved using an exothermic oxidation reaction on the surface of the catalyst, inductive heating from a radio frequency source, or both. Selective heating of the catalyst prevents heating of the substrate and enables the synthesis of CNTs on temperature sensitive substrates.