Methods for producing reinforced carbon nanotubes

Details Methods for producing reinforced carbon nanotubes Methods for producing reinforced carbon nanotubes

2004-11-12

2008-10-28

Chen, Bret (Department: 1792)

Coating processes

Coating by vapor, gas, or smoke

Carbon or carbide coating

C427S249300, C427S249500, C427S250000, C264S642000, C264S682000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07442414

ABSTRACT:
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.

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