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US 2013/0172491 A1Published application
Method for Functionalization of Nanoscale Fibers and Nanoscale Fiber Films
AssigneeFlorida State University Reseach Foundation
InventorsShiren Wang, Zhiyong Liang, Ben Wang, Chun Zhang
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Abstract
A method is provided for functionalizing nanoscale fibers including reacting a plurality of nanoscale fibers with at least one epoxide monomer to chemically bond the at least one epoxide monomer to surfaces of the nanoscale fibers to form functionalized nanoscale fibers. Functionalized nanoscale fibers and nanoscale fiber films are also provided.
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A method for making a functionalized nanoscale fiber film comprising:
- dispersing a plurality of nanoscale fibers in a liquid;
- reacting the plurality of nanoscale fibers with at least one monomer comprising an epoxide functional group to chemically bond the at least one monomer to surfaces of the nanoscale fibers to form functionalized nanoscale fibers;
- and
- removing at least a substantial portion of the liquid to form a functionalized nanoscale fiber film, wherein the weight percentage of the at least one monomer bonded to the functionalized nanoscale fibers ranges from about 28% to about 54%.
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A composite material comprising:
- a resin;
- and
- a plurality of nanoscale fibers comprising single-walled carbon nanotubes, multiple-walled carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofibers, or a combination thereof, wherein at least one monomer comprising an epoxide functional group is chemically bonded to surfaces of the nanoscale fibers.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.