CARBON NANOTUBES ASSOCIATED WITH ANTIMONY PENTAFLUORIDE

摘要

In some embodiments, the present invention pertains to compositions that include carbon nanotubes associated with antimony pentafluoride molecules. In some embodiments, the carbon nanotubes are endohedrally intercalated with the antimony pentafluoride molecules. In some embodiments, the carbon nanotubes are exohedrally intercalated with the antimony pentafluoride molecules. Additional embodiments of the present invention pertain to methods of making the above-mentioned carbon nanotube compositions. In some embodiments, the method comprises associating carbon nanotubes with antimony pentafluoride molecules by mixing. In some embodiments, the associating step occurs in an inert atmosphere. The carbon nanotube compositions of the present invention can have various arrangements. In some embodiments, the carbon nanotube compositions of the present invention can be used as part of a composite. In other embodiments, the carbon nanotube compositions of the present invention can be used as part of a carbon nanotube fiber.