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US 8,263,843 B2Granted
Graphene nanoplatelet metal matrix
AssigneeThe Boeing Company
InventorsNamsoo Paul Kim, James Ping Huang
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Abstract
A metal matrix composite is disclosed that includes graphene nanoplatelets dispersed in a metal matrix. The composite provides for improved thermal conductivity. The composite may be formed into heat spreaders or other thermal management devices to provide improved cooling to electronic and electrical equipment and semiconductor devices.
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A composite, comprising:
- a highly thermally conductive metal matrix;
- graphene nanoplatelets having a thickness of less than about 1 nanometer;
- wherein the graphene nanoplatelets are substantially uniformly oriented in a direction in the metal matrix.
A semiconductor package, comprising:
- a thermal management member, and
- a semiconductor device;
- wherein the thermal management member further comprises:
- a highly thermally conductive metal matrix;
- and
- graphene nanoplatelets having a thickness of less than about 1 nanometer;
- wherein the graphene nanoplatelets are substantially uniformly oriented in a direction in the metal matrix.
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