公开(公告)号：US20050233158A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-20

申请号：US10502601

申请日：2002-07-26

Applicant: James Tour ,  Shawn Dirk

Inventor： James Tour ,  Shawn Dirk

IPC: B32B15/04 ,  B32B27/32 ,  H01L51/00 ,  H01R13/03

CPC classification number: B82Y30/00 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  H01L51/005 ,  H01L51/0595 ,  H01R13/03 ,  Y10T428/31678 ,  Y10T428/31855 ,  Y10T428/31931

Abstract: An electrical interconnect device with contact(s) with improved resistance to oxidation, improved conductivity, and improved lubricity achieved by applying to the surface of the contact(s) a molecular coating chosen from the group consisting of monomers, oligomers, or polymers that are primarily organic in origin, capable of forming self-assembled monolayers or self-assembled multilayers, electrically conducting or non-conducting, and contain metal-binding ligands as pendant groups or as part of their backbone. Alternatively, the molecular contact coating may be a mat of chemically modified nanotubes.

Abstract translation: 具有改善的抗氧化性，改善的导电性和改善的润滑性的电接头的电互连装置通过将接触的表面施加到选自单体，低聚物或聚合物的分子涂层 主要有机原产地，能够形成自组装单层或自组装多层，导电或不导电，并且含有金属结合配体作为侧基或作为其主链的一部分。 或者，分子接触涂层可以是化学修饰的纳米管的垫。

公开(公告)号：US09096437B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-04

申请号：US13561889

申请日：2012-07-30

Applicant: James Tour ,  Zhengzong Sun ,  Zheng Yan ,  Gedeng Ruan ,  Zhiwei Peng

Inventor： James Tour ,  Zhengzong Sun ,  Zheng Yan ,  Gedeng Ruan ,  Zhiwei Peng

IPC: C01B31/04 ,  C01B31/00

CPC classification number: C01B31/0446 ,  C01B32/184 ,  C01B32/194 ,  C01B2204/02 ,  C01B2204/04

Abstract: In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides methods of forming graphene films by: (1) depositing a non-gaseous carbon source onto a catalyst surface; (2) exposing the non-gaseous carbon source to at least one gas with a flow rate; and (3) initiating the conversion of the non-gaseous carbon source to the graphene film, where the thickness of the graphene film is controllable by the gas flow rate. Additional embodiments of the present disclosure pertain to graphene films made in accordance with the methods of the present disclosure.

Abstract translation: 在各种实施方案中，本公开提供了通过以下步骤形成石墨烯膜的方法：（1）将非气态碳源沉积在催化剂表面上; （2）将非气态碳源以流量暴露于至少一种气体; 和（3）开始将非气态碳源转化为石墨烯膜，其中石墨烯膜的厚度可由气体流速控制。 本公开的另外的实施方案涉及根据本公开的方法制备的石墨烯膜。

公开(公告)号：US20110045080A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-24

申请号：US12731021

申请日：2010-03-24

Applicant: Garth Powis ,  Jeffrey Bartholomeusz ,  James Tour ,  Howard Schmidt ,  Paul Cherukuri ,  R. Bruce Weisman

Inventor： Garth Powis ,  Jeffrey Bartholomeusz ,  James Tour ,  Howard Schmidt ,  Paul Cherukuri ,  R. Bruce Weisman

IPC: A61K9/14 ,  A61K31/713 ,  C07H21/02 ,  A61P35/00 ,  A61P29/00 ,  C12N5/00 ,  B82Y5/00

CPC classification number: B82Y5/00 ,  A61K9/0092 ,  C12N15/111 ,  C12N2310/14 ,  C12N2320/32

Abstract: The present invention includes single-walled carbon nanotube compositions for the delivery of siRNA and methods of making such single-walled carbon nanotube compositions. A single-walled carbon nanotube composition for delivery of siRNA includes a nonfunctionalized single-walled carbon nanotube; and siRNA noncovalently complexed with the nonfunctionalized single-walled carbon nanotube, wherein the siRNA solubilizes such nonfunctionalized single-walled carbon nanotube.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括用于递送siRNA的单壁碳纳米管组合物和制备这种单壁碳纳米管组合物的方法。 用于递送siRNA的单壁碳纳米管组合物包括非功能化的单壁碳纳米管; 和非功能化单壁碳纳米管非共价复合的siRNA，其中siRNA溶解这种非官能化单壁碳纳米管。

公开(公告)号：US20070297216A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-27

申请号：US11740170

申请日：2007-04-25

Applicant: James Tour ,  Jiping Yang ,  Philipp Harder ,  David Allara ,  Paul Weiss ,  Long Cheng ,  Paul Franzon ,  David Nackashi

Inventor： James Tour ,  Jiping Yang ,  Philipp Harder ,  David Allara ,  Paul Weiss ,  Long Cheng ,  Paul Franzon ,  David Nackashi

IPC: G11C11/56 ,  B05D1/04 ,  C25D5/00 ,  H01L45/00 ,  H01L21/62 ,  C25D5/10

CPC classification number: H01L51/0595 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  C25D9/00 ,  H01L51/005 ,  H01L51/0075

Abstract: A method for selectively assembling a molecular device on a substrate comprises contacting the first substrate with a solution containing molecular devices; impeding bonding of the molecular devices to the substrate such that application of a voltage potential to the substrate results in assembly of the molecular device on the substrate at a rate that is at least 1.5 times the rate of assembly of the molecular device on a voltage-neutral substrate; and applying a voltage potential to the substrate so as to cause the molecular devices to assemble on the substrate. A nanoscale computing device is described that includes a substrate, a pair of conductive input/output electrodes carried on this substrate and disposed in spaced-apart relationship and a substantially disordered assembly of nanowires formed on the substrate in a region between the electrodes, thereby forming at least one programmable conductive pathway between the pair of electrodes.

Abstract translation: 用于在基片上选择性地组装分子器件的方法包括使第一底物与含有分子器件的溶液接触; 妨碍分子器件与衬底的结合，使得向衬底施加电压电位导致分子器件在衬底上的组装速度至少是分子器件在电压 - 电压上的组装速度的1.5倍， 中性底物; 以及向所述衬底施加电压电位以使所述分子器件组装在所述衬底上。 描述了一种纳米尺度计算装置，其包括衬底，一对导电输入/输出电极，该导电输入/输出电极承载在该衬底上并以间隔的关系设置，并且在电极之间的区域中形成在衬底上的基本上无序的纳米线组件，从而形成 在一对电极之间的至少一个可编程导电路径。

公开(公告)号：US20070249180A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-25

申请号：US11619073

申请日：2007-01-02

Applicant: James Tour ,  Michael Stewart

Inventor： James Tour ,  Michael Stewart

IPC: H01L21/47

CPC classification number: H01L21/02118 ,  H01L21/02282 ,  H01L21/288 ,  H01L21/312 ,  H01L21/3205 ,  Y10T428/31663

Abstract: This invention is generally related to a method of making a molecule-surface interface comprising at least one surface comprising at least one material and at least one organic group wherein the organic group is adjoined to the surface and the method comprises contacting at least one organic group precursor with at least one surface wherein the organic group precursor is capable of reacting with the surface in a manner sufficient to adjoin the organic group and the surface.

Abstract translation: 本发明通常涉及一种制备分子 - 表面界面的方法，该分子 - 表面界面包括至少一个包含至少一种材料和至少一种有机基团的表面，其中有机基团邻接于该表面，并且该方法包括使至少一种有机基团 具有至少一个表面的前体，其中有机基团前体能够以足以邻接有机基团和表面的方式与表面反应。

公开(公告)号：US20070071667A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-29

申请号：US10573902

申请日：2004-10-28

Applicant: James Tour ,  Christopher Dyke

Inventor： James Tour ,  Christopher Dyke

IPC: D01F9/12

CPC classification number: B82Y40/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  C01B32/168 ,  C01B2202/02 ,  C01B2202/04 ,  C01B2202/06 ,  C01B2202/22

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards methods of thermally defunctionalizing functionalized (derivatized) carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in solution or suspended in a liquid medium. Such defunctionalization largely comprises the removal of sidewall functionality from the CNTs, but can also serve to remove functionality from the CNT ends. Such methods facilitate the resuspension of such defunctionalized CNTs in various solvents and permit the defunctionalization of functionalized CNTs that would normally decompose (or partially decompose) upon thermal treatment. Such methods of defunctionalization can typically lead to defunctionalized CNTs that are essentially pristine (or nearly pristine), and which, in contrast to prior art methods of thermal defunctionalization, can be easily resuspended in a variety of solvents.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及在溶液中或悬浮在液体介质中的官能化（衍生化）碳纳米管（CNT）的热去功能化的方法。 这种去功能化主要包括从CNT去除侧壁功能，但也可以用于从CNT端去除官能团。 这种方法有助于这种去官能化的CNT在各种溶剂中的再悬浮，并允许在热处理时通常分解（或部分分解）的官能化CNT的去官能化。 这种去功能化的方法通常可导致基本上原始（或几乎原始）的非官能化的CNT，并且与现有技术的热去功能化方法相比，其可以容易地重新悬浮在各种溶剂中。

公开(公告)号：US20070280876A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-06

申请号：US10593918

申请日：2005-03-24

Applicant: James Tour ,  Jared Hudson ,  Christopher Dyke ,  Jason Stephenson

Inventor： James Tour ,  Jared Hudson ,  Christopher Dyke ,  Jason Stephenson

IPC: C01B31/02

CPC classification number: B82Y30/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  C01B32/174 ,  C01B2202/02 ,  C01B2202/04 ,  C01B2202/06 ,  C01B2202/36

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to methods of functionalizing carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in acidic media. By first dispersing CNTs in an acidic medium, bundled CNTs can be separated as individual CNTs, affording exposure of the CNT sidewalls, and thereby facilitating the functionalization of such CNTs, wherein functional groups are attached to the subsequently exposed sidewalls of these individualized CNTs. Once dispersed in this substantially unhundled state, the CNTs are functionalized according to one or more of a variety of functionalization processes. Typically, ultrasonication or non-covalent wrapping is not needed to afford such dispersion and subsequent functionalization. Additionally, such methods are easily scalable and can provide for sidewall-functionalized CNTs in large, industrial-scale quantities.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及在酸性介质中官能化碳纳米管（CNTs）的方法。 通过首先将CNT分散在酸性介质中，可将捆束的CNT作为单独的CNT分离，提供CNT侧壁的暴露，从而促进这种CNT的功能化，其中官能团连接到这些个体化CNT的随后暴露的侧壁。 一旦分散在这个基本上未被共享的状态，CNT根据各种官能化过程中的一种或多种进行功能化。 通常，不需要超声波或非共价包装来提供这种分散和随后的功能化。 另外，这种方法易于扩展，并且可以以大型工业规模的量提供侧壁官能化的CNT。

公开(公告)号：US20050207963A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-22

申请号：US10632419

申请日：2003-08-01

Applicant: James Tour ,  Jeffrey Bahr ,  Jiping Yang

Inventor： James Tour ,  Jeffrey Bahr ,  Jiping Yang

IPC: C01B31/02 ,  C07C245/20 ,  C07C321/26 ,  C07C321/28 ,  C08K9/04 ,  C09C1/56 ,  D01F9/12

CPC classification number: B82Y30/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  C01B32/174 ,  C01B2202/02 ,  C01B2202/06 ,  C01B2202/36 ,  C01P2002/72 ,  C01P2002/82 ,  C01P2002/84 ,  C01P2002/88 ,  C01P2004/04 ,  C01P2004/13 ,  C07C245/20 ,  C07C321/26 ,  C07C321/28 ,  C08K9/04 ,  C09C1/48 ,  C09C1/56 ,  C09C1/565 ,  H01G11/36 ,  Y02E60/13 ,  Y10S977/788 ,  Y10S977/847 ,  Y10T428/13 ,  Y10T428/30

Abstract: The invention incorporates new processes for the chemical modification of carbon nanotubes. Such processes involve the derivatization of multi- and single-wall carbon nanotubes, including small diameter (ca. 0.7 nm) single-wall carbon nanotubes, with diazonium species. The method allows the chemical attachment of a variety of organic compounds to the side and ends of carbon nanotubes. These chemically modified nanotubes have applications in polymer composite materials, molecular electronic applications, and sensor devices. The methods of derivatization include electrochemical induced reactions, thermally induced reactions (via in-situ generation of diazonium compounds or pre-formed diazonium compounds), and photochemically induced reactions. The derivatization causes significant changes in the spectroscopic properties of the nanotubes. The estimated degree of functionality is ca. 1 out of every 20 to 30 carbons in a nanotube bearing a functionality moiety. Such electrochemical reduction processes can be adapted to apply site-selective chemical functionalization of nanotubes. Moreover, when modified with suitable chemical groups, the derivatized nanotubes are chemically compatible with a polymer matrix, allowing transfer of the properties of the nanotubes (such as, mechanical strength or electrical conductivity) to the properties of the composite material as a whole. Furthermore, when modified with suitable chemical groups, the groups can be polymerized to form a polymer that includes carbon nanotubes.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括用于碳纳米管的化学改性的新方法。 这种方法涉及多壁碳纳米管和单壁碳纳米管的衍生，包括小直径（约0.7nm）的单壁碳纳米管与重氮物质。 该方法允许将各种有机化合物化学连接到碳纳米管的侧面和末端。 这些化学改性的纳米管可用于聚合物复合材料，分子电子应用和传感器装置。 衍生化的方法包括电化学诱导反应，热诱导反应（通过原位产生重氮化合物或预形成的重氮化合物）和光化学诱导反应。 衍生化导致纳米管的光谱性质的显着变化。 估计功能的程度约为 在具有功能部分的纳米管中每20至30个碳中有1个。 这种电化学还原方法可适用于纳米管的位点选择性化学官能化。 此外，当用合适的化学基团改性时，衍生的纳米管与聚合物基质化学相容，允许将纳米管的性质（例如机械强度或电导率）转移到复合材料的整体性能上。 此外，当用合适的化学基团改性时，基团可以聚合形成包括碳纳米管的聚合物。

公开(公告)号：US20050104062A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-19

申请号：US10643747

申请日：2003-08-18

Applicant: Mark Reed ,  James Tour

Inventor： Mark Reed ,  James Tour

IPC: G11C13/02 ,  G11C13/04 ,  H01L23/58 ,  H01L27/02 ,  H01L29/12 ,  H01L29/76 ,  H01L29/88 ,  H01L51/00 ,  H01L51/30

CPC classification number: H01L51/0058 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  G11C13/0014 ,  G11C13/0016 ,  G11C13/02 ,  G11C13/042 ,  G11C2213/81 ,  H01L27/02 ,  H01L29/7606 ,  H01L29/882 ,  H01L51/0036 ,  H01L51/0052 ,  H01L51/0062 ,  H01L51/0067 ,  H01L51/0068 ,  H01L51/0094 ,  H01L51/0595 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  Y10S438/957 ,  Y10S977/701 ,  Y10S977/762 ,  Y10S977/849 ,  Y10S977/936 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A new class of electronic systems, wherein microelectronic semiconductor integrated circuit devices are integrated on a common substrate with molecular electronic devices.

Abstract translation: 一类新的电子系统，其中微电子半导体集成电路器件集成在具有分子电子器件的公共衬底上。

公开(公告)号：US20050074390A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-07

申请号：US10632284

申请日：2003-08-01

Applicant: James Tour ,  Jeffrey Bahr ,  Jiping Yang

Inventor： James Tour ,  Jeffrey Bahr ,  Jiping Yang

IPC: C01B31/02 ,  C07C245/20 ,  C07C321/26 ,  C07C321/28 ,  C08K9/04 ,  C09C1/56 ,  D01F9/12

CPC classification number: B82Y30/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  C01B32/174 ,  C01B2202/02 ,  C01B2202/06 ,  C01B2202/36 ,  C01P2002/72 ,  C01P2002/82 ,  C01P2002/84 ,  C01P2002/88 ,  C01P2004/04 ,  C01P2004/13 ,  C07C245/20 ,  C07C321/26 ,  C07C321/28 ,  C08K9/04 ,  C09C1/48 ,  C09C1/56 ,  C09C1/565 ,  H01G11/36 ,  Y02E60/13 ,  Y10S977/788 ,  Y10S977/847 ,  Y10T428/13 ,  Y10T428/30

Abstract: The invention incorporates new processes for the chemical modification of carbon nanotubes. Such processes involve the derivatization of multi- and single-wall carbon nanotubes, including small diameter (ca. 0.7 nm) single-wall carbon nanotubes, with diazonium species. The method allows the chemical attachment of a variety of organic compounds to the side and ends of carbon nanotubes. These chemically modified nanotubes have applications in polymer composite materials, molecular electronic applications, and sensor devices. The methods of derivatization include electrochemical induced reactions, thermally induced reactions (via in-situ generation of diazonium compounds or pre-formed diazonium compounds), and photochemically induced reactions. The derivatization causes significant changes in the spectroscopic properties of the nanotubes. The estimated degree of functionality is ca. 1 out of every 20 to 30 carbons in a nanotube bearing a functionality moiety. Such electrochemical reduction processes can be adapted to apply site-selective chemical functionalization of nanotubes. Moreover, when modified with suitable chemical groups, the derivatized nanotubes are chemically compatible with a polymer matrix, allowing transfer of the properties of the nanotubes (such as, mechanical strength or electrical conductivity) to the properties of the composite material as a whole. Furthermore, when modified with suitable chemical groups, the groups can be polymerized to form a polymer that includes carbon nanotubes.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括用于碳纳米管的化学改性的新方法。 这种方法涉及多壁碳纳米管和单壁碳纳米管的衍生，包括小直径（约0.7nm）的单壁碳纳米管与重氮物质。 该方法允许将各种有机化合物化学连接到碳纳米管的侧面和末端。 这些化学改性的纳米管可用于聚合物复合材料，分子电子应用和传感器装置。 衍生化的方法包括电化学诱导反应，热诱导反应（通过原位产生重氮化合物或预形成的重氮化合物）和光化学诱导反应。 衍生化导致纳米管的光谱性质的显着变化。 估计功能的程度约为 在具有功能部分的纳米管中每20至30个碳中有1个。 这种电化学还原方法可适用于纳米管的位点选择性化学官能化。 此外，当用合适的化学基团改性时，衍生的纳米管与聚合物基质化学相容，允许将纳米管的性质（例如机械强度或电导率）转移到复合材料的整体性能上。 此外，当用合适的化学基团改性时，基团可以聚合形成包括碳纳米管的聚合物。