公开(公告)号：US20040186220A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-23

申请号：US10755490

申请日：2004-01-12

Applicant: William Marsh Rice University

Inventor： Richard E. Smalley ,  Daniel T. Colbert ,  Ken A. Smith ,  Michael O'Connell

IPC: C08L037/00

CPC classification number: C08K9/08 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  D01F11/14 ,  H01C17/0652 ,  H01L51/0048 ,  H01L51/0052 ,  H01Q17/002 ,  H05K1/0373 ,  H05K1/162 ,  Y02E60/364 ,  Y10S977/745 ,  Y10S977/746 ,  Y10S977/748 ,  Y10S977/75 ,  Y10S977/783 ,  Y10T428/2935 ,  Y10T428/2991 ,  Y10T428/2998

Abstract: The present invention relates to new compositions of matter and articles of manufacture comprising SWNTs as nanometer scale conducting rods dispersed in an electrically-insulating matrix. These compositions of matter have novel and useful electrical, mechanical, and chemical properties including applications in antennas, electromagnetic and electro-optic devices, and high-toughness materials. Other compositions of matter and articles of manufacture are disclosed including polymer-coated and polymer wrapped single-wall nanotubes (SWNTs), small ropes of polymer-coated and polymer-wrapped SWNTs and materials comprising same. This composition provides one embodiment of the SWNT conducting-rod composite mentioned above, and also enables creation of high-concentration suspensions of SWNTs and compatibilization of SWNTs with polymeric matrices in composite materials. This solubilization and compatibilization, in turn, enables chemical manipulation of SWNT and production of composite fibers, films, and solids comprising SWNTs.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及包含分散在电绝缘基质中的纳米级导电棒的SWNT的物质和制品的新组合物。 这些物质组合物具有新颖且有用的电学，机械和化学性质，包括在天线，电磁和电光器件以及高韧性材料中的应用。 公开了其它物质和制品的组合物，包括聚合物涂覆的和聚合物包裹的单壁纳米管（SWNT），聚合物涂覆的和包含聚合物的SWNT的小绳索以及包含它们的材料。 该组合物提供了上述SWNT导电棒复合材料的一个实施方案，并且还能够形成SWNT的高浓度悬浮液，并且在复合材料中使SWNT与聚合物基质相容化。 这种增溶和相容反过来又能使SWNT的化学操作和复合纤维，薄膜和包含SWNT的固体的生产。

公开(公告)号：US20030066960A1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-10

申请号：US10027628

申请日：2001-12-21

Applicant: William Marsh Rice University

Inventor： Daniel T. Colbert ,  Hongjie Dai ,  Jason H. Hafner ,  Andrew G. Rinzler ,  Richard E. Smalley

IPC: G21K007/00 ,  G01N023/00

CPC classification number: G01Q70/12 ,  C01B32/152 ,  C01B32/162 ,  C01B32/174 ,  C01B2202/02 ,  C01B2202/06 ,  C01B2202/08 ,  C01B2202/24 ,  C01B2202/34 ,  G01Q70/16 ,  G11B9/1409 ,  G11B11/007 ,  G11C13/025 ,  G11C2213/81 ,  H01J2201/30469 ,  Y10S977/70 ,  Y10S977/75 ,  Y10S977/789 ,  Y10S977/843 ,  Y10S977/845 ,  Y10T428/249977 ,  Y10T428/2918

Abstract: Macroscopically manipulable nanoscale devices made from nanotube assemblies are disclosed. The article of manufacture comprises a macroscopic mounting element capable of being manipulated or observed in a macroscale environment, and a nanoscale nanotube assembly attached to the mounting element. The article permits macroscale information to be provided to or obtained from a nanoscale environment. A method for making a macroscopically manipulable nanoscale devices comprises the steps of (1) providing a nanotube-containing material; (2) preparing a nanotube assembly device having at least one carbon nanotube for attachment; and (3) attaching said nanotube assembly to a surface of a mounting element.

Abstract translation: 公开了由纳米管组件制成的宏观可操纵的纳米级器件。 该制品包括能够在宏观环境中操纵或观察的宏观安装元件，以及附接到安装元件的纳米级纳米管组件。 该文章允许向纳米级环境提供宏观信息或从纳米级环境中获得宏观信息。 一种用于制造宏观可操纵的纳米级器件的方法包括以下步骤：（1）提供含纳米管的材料; （2）制备具有至少一个用于附着的碳纳米管的纳米管组装装置; 和（3）将所述纳米管组件附接到安装元件的表面。

公开(公告)号：US20020150524A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-17

申请号：US10033470

申请日：2001-12-28

Applicant: William Marsh Rice University

Inventor： Richard E. Smalley ,  Daniel T. Colbert ,  Hongjie Dai ,  Jie Liu ,  Andrew G. Rinzler ,  Jason H. Hafner ,  Ken Smith ,  Ting Guo ,  Pavel Nikolaev ,  Andreas Thess

IPC: D01F009/12 ,  B01J008/04 ,  F28D001/00 ,  B01J008/02 ,  B01J035/02 ,  D01C005/00 ,  C09C001/56 ,  C01B031/02

CPC classification number: G11C13/025 ,  B01J19/081 ,  B01J19/087 ,  B01J19/10 ,  B01J19/121 ,  B01J19/126 ,  B01J19/129 ,  B01J21/185 ,  B01J23/74 ,  B01J23/755 ,  B01J23/8913 ,  B01J37/0238 ,  B01J37/349 ,  B01J2219/00078 ,  B01J2219/0892 ,  B82B3/00 ,  C01B32/152 ,  C01B32/162 ,  C01B32/17 ,  C01B2202/02 ,  D01F9/12 ,  D01F9/127 ,  D21H27/00 ,  G11B9/1418 ,  G11B9/1445 ,  G11B9/1472 ,  G11B9/149 ,  G11C13/0014 ,  G11C13/0019 ,  G11C2213/16 ,  G11C2213/71 ,  G11C2213/81 ,  H01G9/2059 ,  H01L31/0352 ,  H01L31/06 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H01M4/133 ,  H01M4/525 ,  H01M4/583 ,  H01M4/587 ,  H01M4/625 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  Y02E10/542 ,  Y02E60/122 ,  Y02P70/521 ,  Y02P70/54 ,  Y10S977/70 ,  Y10S977/742 ,  Y10S977/745 ,  Y10S977/748 ,  Y10S977/75 ,  Y10S977/753 ,  Y10S977/789 ,  Y10S977/842 ,  Y10S977/843 ,  Y10S977/845 ,  Y10S977/847 ,  Y10S977/848 ,  Y10S977/849 ,  Y10S977/882 ,  Y10S977/948 ,  Y10T428/24058 ,  Y10T428/2918 ,  Y10T428/292 ,  Y10T428/30

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a method for producing composites of single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) and compositions thereof. In one embodiment, the present invention involves a method of producing a composite material that includes a matrix and a carbon nanotube material embedded within said matrix. In another embodiment, a method of producing a composite material containing carbon nanotube material is disclosed. This method includes the steps of preparing an assembly of a fibrous material; adding the carbon nanotube material to the fibrous material; and adding a matrix material precursor to the carbon nanotube material and the fibrous material.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及一种制备单壁碳纳米管（SWNT）及其组合物的复合材料的方法。 在一个实施方案中，本发明涉及一种生产复合材料的方法，所述复合材料包括嵌入所述基质内的基质和碳纳米管材料。 在另一个实施方案中，公开了一种生产含有碳纳米管材料的复合材料的方法。 该方法包括准备纤维材料组件的步骤; 将碳纳米管材料添加到纤维材料中; 并向碳纳米管材料和纤维材料添加基质材料前体。

公开(公告)号：US20020109086A1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-15

申请号：US10027750

申请日：2001-12-21

Applicant: William Marsh Rice University

Inventor： Daniel T. Colbert ,  Hongjie Dai ,  Jason H. Hafner ,  Andrew G. Rinzler ,  Richard E. Smalley

IPC: G01N023/00

CPC classification number: G01Q70/12 ,  C01B32/152 ,  C01B32/162 ,  C01B32/174 ,  C01B2202/02 ,  C01B2202/06 ,  C01B2202/08 ,  C01B2202/24 ,  C01B2202/34 ,  G01Q70/16 ,  G11B9/1409 ,  G11B11/007 ,  G11C13/025 ,  G11C2213/81 ,  H01J2201/30469 ,  Y10S977/70 ,  Y10S977/75 ,  Y10S977/789 ,  Y10S977/843 ,  Y10S977/845 ,  Y10T428/249977 ,  Y10T428/2918

Abstract: Macroscopically manipulable nanoscale devices made from nanotube assemblies are disclosed. The article of manufacture comprises a macroscopic mounting element capable of being manipulated or observed in a macroscale environment, and a nanoscale nanotube assembly attached to the mounting element. The article permits macroscale information to be provided to or obtained from a nanoscale environment. A method for making a macroscopically manipulable nanoscale devices comprises the steps of (1) providing a nanotube-containing material; (2) preparing a nanotube assembly device having at least one carbon nanotube for attachment; and (3) attaching said nanotube assembly to a surface of a mounting element.

Abstract translation: 公开了由纳米管组件制成的宏观可操纵的纳米级器件。 该制品包括能够在宏观环境中操纵或观察的宏观安装元件，以及附接到安装元件的纳米级纳米管组件。 该文章允许向纳米级环境提供宏观信息或从纳米级环境中获得宏观信息。 一种用于制造宏观可操纵的纳米级器件的方法包括以下步骤：（1）提供含纳米管的材料; （2）制备具有至少一个用于附着的碳纳米管的纳米管组装装置; 和（3）将所述纳米管组件附接到安装元件的表面。

公开(公告)号：US20020098135A1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-25

申请号：US10033050

申请日：2001-12-28

Applicant: William Marsh Rice University

Inventor： Richard E. Smalley ,  Daniel T. Colbert ,  Hongjie Dai ,  Jie Liu ,  Andrew G. Rinzler ,  Jason H. Hafner ,  Ken Smith ,  Ting Guo ,  Pavel Nikolaev ,  Andreas Thess

IPC: B01J008/06 ,  B01L007/00

CPC classification number: G11C13/025 ,  B01J19/081 ,  B01J19/087 ,  B01J19/10 ,  B01J19/121 ,  B01J19/126 ,  B01J19/129 ,  B01J21/185 ,  B01J23/74 ,  B01J23/755 ,  B01J23/8913 ,  B01J37/0238 ,  B01J37/349 ,  B01J2219/00078 ,  B01J2219/0892 ,  B82B3/00 ,  C01B32/152 ,  C01B32/162 ,  C01B32/17 ,  C01B2202/02 ,  D01F9/12 ,  D01F9/127 ,  D21H27/00 ,  G11B9/1418 ,  G11B9/1445 ,  G11B9/1472 ,  G11B9/149 ,  G11C13/0014 ,  G11C13/0019 ,  G11C2213/16 ,  G11C2213/71 ,  G11C2213/81 ,  H01G9/2059 ,  H01L31/0352 ,  H01L31/06 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H01M4/133 ,  H01M4/525 ,  H01M4/583 ,  H01M4/587 ,  H01M4/625 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  Y02E10/542 ,  Y02E60/122 ,  Y02P70/521 ,  Y02P70/54 ,  Y10S977/70 ,  Y10S977/742 ,  Y10S977/745 ,  Y10S977/748 ,  Y10S977/75 ,  Y10S977/753 ,  Y10S977/789 ,  Y10S977/842 ,  Y10S977/843 ,  Y10S977/845 ,  Y10S977/847 ,  Y10S977/848 ,  Y10S977/849 ,  Y10S977/882 ,  Y10S977/948 ,  Y10T428/24058 ,  Y10T428/2918 ,  Y10T428/292 ,  Y10T428/30

Abstract: This invention relates generally to forming an array of single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWNT). In one embodiment, a macroscopic molecular array is provided comprising at least about 106 single-wall carbon nanotubes in generally parallel orientation and having substantially similar lengths in the range of from about 5 to about 500 nanometers.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及形成单壁碳纳米管阵列（SWNT）。 在一个实施方案中，提供宏观分子阵列，其包括大致平行取向的至少约106个单壁碳纳米管，并且具有在约5至约500纳米范围内的基本相似的长度。

公开(公告)号：US20020084410A1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-04

申请号：US10000746

申请日：2001-11-30

Applicant: William Marsh Rice University

Inventor： Daniel T. Colbert ,  Hongjie Dai ,  Jason H. Hafner ,  Andrew G. Rinzler ,  Richard E. Smalley

IPC: G01B007/34 ,  H01J037/06

CPC classification number: G01Q70/12 ,  C01B32/152 ,  C01B32/162 ,  C01B32/174 ,  C01B2202/02 ,  C01B2202/06 ,  C01B2202/08 ,  C01B2202/24 ,  C01B2202/34 ,  G01Q70/16 ,  G11B9/1409 ,  G11B11/007 ,  G11C13/025 ,  G11C2213/81 ,  H01J2201/30469 ,  Y10S977/70 ,  Y10S977/75 ,  Y10S977/789 ,  Y10S977/843 ,  Y10S977/845 ,  Y10T428/249977 ,  Y10T428/2918

Abstract: Macroscopically manipulable nanoscale devices made from nanotube assemblies are disclosed. The article of manufacture comprises a macroscopic mounting element capable of being manipulated or observed in a macroscale environment, and a nanoscale nanotube assembly attached to the mounting element. The article permits macroscale information to be provided to or obtained from a nanoscale environment. A method for making a macroscopically manipulable nanoscale devices comprises the steps of (1) providing a nanotube-containing material; (2) preparing a nanotube assembly device having at least one carbon nanotube for attachment; and (3) attaching said nanotube assembly to a surface of a mounting element.

Abstract translation: 公开了由纳米管组件制成的宏观可操纵的纳米级器件。 该制品包括能够在宏观环境中操纵或观察的宏观安装元件，以及附接到安装元件的纳米级纳米管组件。 该文章允许向纳米级环境提供宏观信息或从纳米级环境中获得宏观信息。 一种用于制造宏观可操纵的纳米级器件的方法包括以下步骤：（1）提供含纳米管的材料; （2）制备具有至少一个用于附着的碳纳米管的纳米管组装装置; 和（3）将所述纳米管组件附接到安装元件的表面。

公开(公告)号：US20030010910A1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-16

申请号：US10027726

申请日：2001-12-21

Applicant: William Marsh Rice University

Inventor： Daniel T. Colbert ,  Hongjie Dai ,  Jason H. Hafner ,  Andrew G. Rinzler ,  Richard E. Smalley

IPC: G01N023/00

CPC classification number: G01Q70/12 ,  C01B32/152 ,  C01B32/162 ,  C01B32/174 ,  C01B2202/02 ,  C01B2202/06 ,  C01B2202/08 ,  C01B2202/24 ,  C01B2202/34 ,  G01Q70/16 ,  G11B9/1409 ,  G11B11/007 ,  G11C13/025 ,  G11C2213/81 ,  H01J2201/30469 ,  Y10S977/70 ,  Y10S977/75 ,  Y10S977/789 ,  Y10S977/843 ,  Y10S977/845 ,  Y10T428/249977 ,  Y10T428/2918

Abstract: Macroscopically manipulable nanoscale devices made from nanotube assemblies are disclosed. The article of manufacture comprises a macroscopic mounting element capable of being manipulable or observed in a macroscale environment, and a nanoscale nanotube assembly attached to the mounting element. The article permits macroscale information to be provided to or obtained from a nanoscale environment. A method for making a macroscopically manipulable nanoscale devices comprises the steps of (1) providing a nanotube-containing material; (2) preparing a nanotube assembly device having at least one carbon nanotube for attachment; and (3) attaching said nanotube assembly to a surface of a mounting element.

Abstract translation: 公开了由纳米管组件制成的宏观可操纵的纳米级器件。 该制品包括能够在宏观环境中可操纵或观察的宏观安装元件和附接到安装元件的纳米级纳米管组件。 该文章允许向纳米级环境提供宏观信息或从纳米级环境中获取宏观信息。 一种用于制造宏观可操纵的纳米级器件的方法包括以下步骤：（1）提供含纳米管的材料; （2）制备具有至少一个用于附着的碳纳米管的纳米管组装装置; 和（3）将所述纳米管组件附接到安装元件的表面。

公开(公告)号：US20020136681A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-26

申请号：US10033075

申请日：2001-12-28

Applicant: William Marsh Rice University

Inventor： Richard E. Smalley ,  Daniel T. Colbert ,  Hongjie Dai ,  Jie Liu ,  Andrew G. Rinzler ,  Jason H. Hafner ,  Ken Smith ,  Ting Guo ,  Pavel Nikolaev ,  Andreas Thess

IPC: D01F009/12

CPC classification number: G11C13/025 ,  B01J19/081 ,  B01J19/087 ,  B01J19/10 ,  B01J19/121 ,  B01J19/126 ,  B01J19/129 ,  B01J21/185 ,  B01J23/74 ,  B01J23/755 ,  B01J23/8913 ,  B01J37/0238 ,  B01J37/349 ,  B01J2219/00078 ,  B01J2219/0892 ,  B82B3/00 ,  C01B32/152 ,  C01B32/162 ,  C01B32/17 ,  C01B2202/02 ,  D01F9/12 ,  D01F9/127 ,  D21H27/00 ,  G11B9/1418 ,  G11B9/1445 ,  G11B9/1472 ,  G11B9/149 ,  G11C13/0014 ,  G11C13/0019 ,  G11C2213/16 ,  G11C2213/71 ,  G11C2213/81 ,  H01G9/2059 ,  H01L31/0352 ,  H01L31/06 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H01M4/133 ,  H01M4/525 ,  H01M4/583 ,  H01M4/587 ,  H01M4/625 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  Y02E10/542 ,  Y02E60/122 ,  Y02P70/521 ,  Y02P70/54 ,  Y10S977/70 ,  Y10S977/742 ,  Y10S977/745 ,  Y10S977/748 ,  Y10S977/75 ,  Y10S977/753 ,  Y10S977/789 ,  Y10S977/842 ,  Y10S977/843 ,  Y10S977/845 ,  Y10S977/847 ,  Y10S977/848 ,  Y10S977/849 ,  Y10S977/882 ,  Y10S977/948 ,  Y10T428/24058 ,  Y10T428/2918 ,  Y10T428/292 ,  Y10T428/30

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a method for producing single-wall carbon nanotube (SWNT) catalyst supports and compositions thereof. In one embodiment, SWNTs or SWNT structures can be employed as the support material. A transition metal catalyst is added to the SWNT. In a preferred embodiment, the catalyst metal cluster is deposited on the open nanotube end by a docking process that insures optimum location for the subsequent growth reaction. The metal atoms may be subjected to reductive conditions.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及一种用于制备单壁碳纳米管（SWNT）催化剂载体及其组合物的方法。 在一个实施方案中，可以使用SWNT或SWNT结构作为载体材料。 向SWNT中加入过渡金属催化剂。 在优选的实施方案中，通过对接工艺将催化剂金属簇沉积在开放的纳米管末端上，确保最终的位置用于随后的生长反应。 金属原子可以经历还原条件。

公开(公告)号：US20020127169A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-12

申请号：US10032933

申请日：2001-12-28

Applicant: William Marsh Rice University

Inventor： Richard E. Smalley ,  Daniel T. Colbert ,  Hongjie Dai ,  Jie Liu ,  Andrew G. Rinzler ,  Jason H. Hafner ,  Ken Smith ,  Ting Guo ,  Pavel Nikolaev ,  Andreas Thess

IPC: D01F009/12

CPC classification number: G11C13/025 ,  B01J19/081 ,  B01J19/087 ,  B01J19/10 ,  B01J19/121 ,  B01J19/126 ,  B01J19/129 ,  B01J21/185 ,  B01J23/74 ,  B01J23/755 ,  B01J23/8913 ,  B01J37/0238 ,  B01J37/349 ,  B01J2219/00078 ,  B01J2219/0892 ,  B82B3/00 ,  C01B32/152 ,  C01B32/162 ,  C01B32/17 ,  C01B2202/02 ,  D01F9/12 ,  D01F9/127 ,  D21H27/00 ,  G11B9/1418 ,  G11B9/1445 ,  G11B9/1472 ,  G11B9/149 ,  G11C13/0014 ,  G11C13/0019 ,  G11C2213/16 ,  G11C2213/71 ,  G11C2213/81 ,  H01G9/2059 ,  H01L31/0352 ,  H01L31/06 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H01M4/133 ,  H01M4/525 ,  H01M4/583 ,  H01M4/587 ,  H01M4/625 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  Y02E10/542 ,  Y02E60/122 ,  Y02P70/521 ,  Y02P70/54 ,  Y10S977/70 ,  Y10S977/742 ,  Y10S977/745 ,  Y10S977/748 ,  Y10S977/75 ,  Y10S977/753 ,  Y10S977/789 ,  Y10S977/842 ,  Y10S977/843 ,  Y10S977/845 ,  Y10S977/847 ,  Y10S977/848 ,  Y10S977/849 ,  Y10S977/882 ,  Y10S977/948 ,  Y10T428/24058 ,  Y10T428/2918 ,  Y10T428/292 ,  Y10T428/30

Abstract: A method for purifying a mixture comprising single-wall carbon nanotubes and amorphous carbon contaminate is disclosed. The method includes the steps of heating the mixture under oxidizing conditions sufficient to remove the amorphous carbon, followed by recovering a product comprising at least about 80% by weight of single-wall carbon nanotubes. A method for producing tubular carbon molecules of about 5 to 500 nm in length is also disclosed. The method includes the steps of cutting single-wall nanotube containing-material to form a mixture of tubular carbon molecules having lengths in the range of 5-500 nm and isolating a fraction of the molecules having substantially equal lengths. The nanotubes may be used, singularly or in multiples, in power transmission cables, in solar cells, in batteries, as antennas, as molecular electronics, as probes and manipulators, and in composites.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种纯化包含单壁碳纳米管和无定形碳污染物的混合物的方法。 该方法包括在足以除去无定形碳的氧化条件下加热混合物的步骤，然后回收包含至少约80重量％的单壁碳纳米管的产品。 还公开了一种生产长度为约5至500nm的管状碳分子的方法。 该方法包括以下步骤：切割含有单壁纳米管的材料以形成长度在5-500nm范围内的管状碳分子的混合物，并分离具有基本相等长度的分子的一部分。 纳米管可以在输电电缆，太阳能电池，电池，天线，分子电子学，探头和操纵器以及复合材料中单独或多次使用。

公开(公告)号：US20020096634A1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-25

申请号：US10027671

申请日：2001-12-21

Applicant: William Marsh Rice University

Inventor： Daniel T. Colbert ,  Hongjie Dai ,  Jason H. Hafner ,  Andrew G. Rinzler ,  Richard E. Smalley

IPC: G21K007/00 ,  G01N023/00

CPC classification number: G01Q70/12 ,  C01B32/152 ,  C01B32/162 ,  C01B32/174 ,  C01B2202/02 ,  C01B2202/06 ,  C01B2202/08 ,  C01B2202/24 ,  C01B2202/34 ,  G01Q70/16 ,  G11B9/1409 ,  G11B11/007 ,  G11C13/025 ,  G11C2213/81 ,  H01J2201/30469 ,  Y10S977/70 ,  Y10S977/75 ,  Y10S977/789 ,  Y10S977/843 ,  Y10S977/845 ,  Y10T428/249977 ,  Y10T428/2918

Abstract: Macroscopically manipulable nanoscale devices made from nanotube assemblies are disclosed. The article of manufacture comprises a macroscopic mounting element capable of being manipulated or observed in a macroscale environment, and a nanoscale nanotube assembly attached to the mounting element. The article permits macroscale information to be provided to or obtained from a nanoscale environment, A method for making a macroscopically manipulable nanoscale devices comprises the steps of (1) providing a nanotube-containing material; (2) preparing a nanotube assembly device having at least one carbon nanotube for attachment; and (3) attaching said nanotube assembly to a surface of a mounting element.

Abstract translation: 公开了由纳米管组件制成的宏观可操纵的纳米级器件。 该制品包括能够在宏观环境中操纵或观察的宏观安装元件，以及附接到安装元件的纳米级纳米管组件。 该文章允许向纳米尺度环境提供宏观信息或从纳米级环境获得宏观信息。用于制造宏观可操纵的纳米级器件的方法包括以下步骤：（1）提供含纳米管的材料; （2）制备具有至少一个用于附着的碳纳米管的纳米管组装装置; 和（3）将所述纳米管组件附接到安装元件的表面。