Fused nanostructure material
AssigneeSeldon Technologies, LLC
InventorsChristopher H. Cooper, Alan G. Cummings
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Abstract
Disclosed herein is a nanostructured material comprising carbon nanotubes fused together to form a three-dimensional structure. Methods of making the nanostructured material are also disclosed. Such methods include a batch type process, as well as multi-step recycling methods or continuous single-step methods. A wide range of articles made from the nanostructured material, including fabrics, ballistic mitigation materials, structural supports, mechanical actuators, heat sink, thermal conductor, and membranes for fluid purification is also disclosed.
Claims28
A method of making a flexible, three-dimensional nanostructure, said method comprising:
- treating carbon nanotubes with at least one chemical chosen from acids, bases, carboxyls, peroxides, and amines to form treated carbon nanotubes;
- dispersing said treated carbon nanotubes and fibers comprising at least one material chosen from polymers, ceramics, metals and combinations thereof, in an appropriate fluid to form a carbon nanotube containing aliquot;
- depositing said carbon nanotube containing aliquot onto a porous, flexible substrate;
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- fusing said carbon nanotubes together to form a flexible, three dimensional nanostructure.
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