Darlene Kay Hamilton

US Patent:

20120056149, Mar 8, 2012

Filed:

Sep 2, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/874501

Inventors:

C. Rinn CLEAVELIN - Dallas TX, US
Thomas RUECKES - Rockport MA, US
H. Montgomery MANNING - Eagle ID, US
Darlene HAMILTON - Lacey WA, US
Feng GU - Westford MA, US

Assignee:

NANTERO, INC. - Woburn MA

International Classification:

H01L 45/00
H01L 21/04
B82Y 40/00
B82Y 30/00

US Classification:

257 9, 438478, 438514, 977750, 977847, 977932, 257E21041, 257E45002

Abstract:

Methods for adjusting and/or limiting the conductivity range of a nanotube fabric layer are disclosed. In some aspects, the conductivity of a nanotube fabric layer is adjusted by functionalizing the nanotube elements within the fabric layer via wet chemistry techniques. In some aspects, the conductivity of a nanotube fabric layer is adjusted by functionalizing the nanotube elements within the fabric layer via plasma treatment. In some aspects, the conductivity of a nanotube fabric layer is adjusted by functionalizing the nanotube elements within the fabric layer via CVD treatment. In some aspects, the conductivity of a nanotube fabric layer is adjusted by functionalizing the nanotube elements within the fabric layer via an inert ion gas implant.