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Title: High-strength porous carbon and its multifunctional applications

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1113541

High-strength porous carbon and a method of its manufacture are described for multifunctional applications, such as ballistic protection, structural components, ultracapacitor electrodes, gas storage, and radiation shielding. The carbon is produced from a polymer precursor via carbonization, and optionally by surface activation and post-treatment.

Research Organization:
Advanced Fuel Research, Inc., East Hartford, CT, USA
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-01ER83137
Assignee:
Advanced Fuel Research, Inc. (East Hanford, CT)
Patent Number(s):
8,615,812
Application Number:
12/,798,218
OSTI ID:
1113541
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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