連続的に移動する基材上においてカーボン・ナノチューブを製造する装置及び方法

摘要

An apparatus having at least one carbon nanotube growth zone having a substrate inlet sized to allow a spoolable length substrate to pass therethrough. The apparatus also has at least one heater in thermal communication with the carbon nanotube growth zone. The apparatus has at least one feed gas inlet in fluid communication with the carbon nanotube growth zone. The apparatus is open to the atmosphere during operation.