Patent ID: 7989349
Filing Date: 2011-08-02
Classification: B82Y,D01F,H01L,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method of forming a plurality of nanotubes within a substrate, the method comprising: forming at least one recess in a substrate, the at least one recess having an opening at a first surface of the substrate and extending thereinto toward a second, opposing surface of the substrate; forming a plurality of nanotubes generally within the at least one recess; disposing a volume of a supporting material in the at least one recess to at least substantially surround the plurality of nanotubes with the volume of the supporting material; selectively shortening at least some of the plurality of nanotubes by removing a portion of each of the at least some of the plurality of nanotubes proximate the first surface of the substrate; removing a portion of the substrate from the second, opposing surface of the substrate to expose the volume of the supporting material and a second end of the at least some of the plurality of nanotubes through the second, opposing surface of the substrate; and stopping the removal of the portion of the substrate from the second, opposing surface of the substrate such that another portion of the substrate remains around the volume of the supporting material and the plurality of nanotubes, the volume of the supporting material contacting the another portion of the substrate and separating the plurality of nanotubes from the another portion of the substrate.