Abstract
The University of Central Florida invention describes
methods of patterning well-defined nanoscale and microscale carbon structures
with light using a defect-engineered photocatalyst. This invention avoids
several shortcomings of current methods of carbon structure growth, such as
external heating and residual contamination in the final products.
Partnering Opportunity
The research team is seeking partners for licensing and/or research collaboration.
Stage of Development
Prototype available.
Benefit
Uses a non-noble metal catalyst obtained by introducing defects in a fairly abundant materialProduces carbon features with no chemical or metallic contaminants and features can be tuned from a few nanometers to several millimeters in diameter and lengthTakes seconds to grow structuresGrowth process can be tuned at different wavelengths in the visible range, making it possible to design processes that take advantage of various lasers or solar illuminationMarket Application
Interconnects for nanoelectronicsMicroelectrodes for 3D sensor systems used in biotechnologyElectrodes for batteries and supercapacitorsEmitters for LED-type applications and emitters for sensingSolar cells, sensors, devices such as diodes and transistors
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