System, method, and apparatus for producing high efficiency heat transfer device with carbon nanotubes

摘要

A high efficiency heat transfer device utilizes carbon nanotube deposits that are formed directly on the outer surface of the device to replace conventional cooling fins. A catalyst is used to facilitate retention of the nanotubes on the device before they are deposited. In addition, the nanotubes are infused with a protective outer layer, such as silicon. The protective layer penetrates the deposition, fills-in the voids between nanotubes, and then deposits on the surface of the nanotubes layer.