Carbon Nanotubes Growth on Glass Substrates for Thin Layer Chromatography Plates ID: 2014-037

A novel process for growing carbon nanotubes on glass substrates to enhance the production of microfabricated thin layer chromatography plates.

Technology Overview

This technology outlines a method for growing vertically aligned carbon nanotubes (VACNTs) on various glass substrates using traditional chemical vapor deposition reactors at temperatures above 700°C. Developed by Cody Vic Cushman and Mathew R. Linford at Brigham Young University, this process aims to utilize cost-effective glass materials like Gorilla Glass, Pyroceram, and Eagle XG for the scalable production of TLC plates. The carbon nanotubes can be coated with inorganic materials and are easily removed by heating in an oxidizing atmosphere, offering a versatile approach to creating advanced TLC plates with enhanced characteristics.

Key Advantages

• Cost-effective production using widely available glass substrates
• Compatibility with high-temperature chemical vapor deposition processes
• Potential for large-scale manufacturing using existing AMLCD display equipment
• Enhanced TLC plate performance through the use of advanced glass materials like Corning’s Lotus XT AMLCD glass
• Smoothness, transparency, and durability of glass substrates

Problems Addressed

• High cost and limited scalability of silicon-based TLC plates
• Limited availability of substrates suitable for high-temperature CVD processes
• Challenges in achieving uniform growth of carbon nanotubes on conventional substrates

Market Applications

• Production of advanced thin layer chromatography (TLC) plates for analytical chemistry
• Potential applications in microfabrication and nanotechnology research
• Manufacturing of high-performance, cost-effective analytical tools

Additional Information

Technology ID: 2014-037
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Date Published: 06 May, 2025