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US 12,215,261 B2Granted
Boron nitride-phosphor composites, systems, and methods
AssigneeThe Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc.
InventorZhibin Yu
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Abstract
Composite materials that include a phosphor and boron nitride particles. The composite materials may be scintillating materials. The boron nitride particles may be 10B enriched particles. Systems that include composite materials and a detector. Methods of detecting or blocking neutrons. Methods of manufacturing composite materials, including large-area composite materials.
Claims20
A composite material comprising:
- a matrix comprising a phosphor;
- and
- particles of boron nitride dispersed in the matrix;
- wherein the particles of boron nitride comprise boron nitride nanotubes.
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A method of forming a composite material, the method comprising:
- disposing a phosphor and particles of boron nitride in a liquid, wherein the particles of boron nitride comprise boron nitride nanotubes;
- and
- removing at least a portion of the liquid to form the composite material.
A composite material comprising:
- a matrix comprising a phosphor;
- and
- particles of boron nitride dispersed in the matrix;
- wherein the particles of boron nitride are 10B enriched;
- wherein the particles of boron nitride comprise boron nitride nanotubes;
- wherein the composite material is in the form of a film having a thickness of about 25 μm to about 250 μm;
- and
- wherein the particles of boron nitride are present at an amount of about 0.1% to about 70%, by weight, based on the weight of the composite material.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.