Patent ID: 7007872
Filing Date: 2006-03-07
Classification: A62C,B01J,B05B,B22F,B29C,B32B,B82B,B82Y,C01B,C01F,C01G,C01P,C04B,C08K,C09C,H01C,H01G,H01M,Y02E,Y02P,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method for modifying the surface area of a composition of matter comprising: preparing nanomaterials composite comprising a sacrificial composition and a desired composition wherein the sacrificial composition retains its identity; treating the nanomaterials composite by processing the nanomaterials composite with a solvent; wherein the treatment step modifies the surface area of the nanomaterials composite by removing the sacrificial composition; and collecting treated nanomaterials comprising the desired composition.