TARGET HOLDERS, MULTIPLE-INCIDENCE ANGLE, AND MULTIZONE HEATING FOR BNNT SYNTHESIS

    公开(公告)号:US20190233286A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-01

    申请号:US16379507

    申请日:2019-04-09

    申请人: BNNT, LLC

    IPC分类号: C01B21/064 B01J19/12

    摘要: In the synthesis of boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) via high temperature, high pressure methods, a boron feedstock may be elevated above its melting point in a nitrogen environment at an elevated pressure. Methods and apparatus for supporting the boron feedstock and subsequent boron melt are described that enhance BNNT synthesis. A target holder having a boron nitride interface layer thermally insulates the target holder from the boron melt. Using one or more lasers as a heat source, mirrors may be positioned to reflect and control the distribution of heat in the chamber. The flow of nitrogen gas in the chamber may be heated and controlled through heating elements and flow control baffles to enhance BNNT formation. Cooling systems and baffle elements may provide additional control of the BNNT production process.

    TARGET HOLDERS, MULTIPLE-INCIDENCE ANGLE, AND MULTIZONE HEATING FOR BNNT SYNTHESIS

    公开(公告)号:US20170320735A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-11-09

    申请号:US15659149

    申请日:2017-07-25

    申请人: BNNT, LLC

    IPC分类号: C01B21/064

    摘要: In the synthesis of boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) via high temperature, high pressure methods, a boron feedstock may be elevated above its melting point in a nitrogen environment at an elevated pressure. Methods and apparatus for supporting the boron feedstock and subsequent boron melt are described that enhance BNNT synthesis. A target holder having a boron nitride interface layer thermally insulates the target holder from the boron melt. Using one or more lasers as a heat source, mirrors may be positioned to reflect and control the distribution of heat in the chamber. The flow of nitrogen gas in the chamber may be heated and controlled through heating elements and flow control baffles to enhance BNNT formation. Cooling systems and baffle elements may provide additional control of the BNNT production process.