Methods for producing reinforced carbon nanotubes

Patent · Tue Oct 28 00:00:00 EDT 2008

OSTI ID:985176

Ren, Zhifen ^[1]; Wen, Jian Guo ^[1]; Lao, Jing Y ^[2]; Li, Wenzhi ^[3]

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1. Newton, MA
2. Chestnut Hill, MA
3. Brookline, MA

Methods for producing reinforced carbon nanotubes having a plurality of microparticulate carbide or oxide materials formed substantially on the surface of such reinforced carbon nanotubes composite materials are disclosed. In particular, the present invention provides reinforced carbon nanotubes (CNTs) having a plurality of boron carbide nanolumps formed substantially on a surface of the reinforced CNTs that provide a reinforcing effect on CNTs, enabling their use as effective reinforcing fillers for matrix materials to give high-strength composites. The present invention also provides methods for producing such carbide reinforced CNTs.

• Research Organization: Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: FG02-00ER45805
• Assignee: The Trustees of Boston College (Chestnut Hill, MA)
• Patent Number(s): 7,442,414
• Application Number: 10/987,257
• OSTI ID: 985176
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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