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US 10,832,828GRAPHENE/GRAPHITE POLYMER COMPOSITE FOAM DERIVED FROM EMULSIONS STABILIZED BY GRAPHENE/GRAPHITE KINETIC TRAPPING
Douglas H. Adamson
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FIG. 1 displays a FESEM image of an exemplary composite foam material according to the present disclosure. In
FIG. 2A-vial of spheres of water surrounded by oil and stabilized by graphene/graphite sheets-the 30 concentration of graphene/graphite was lowered to form …
FIG. 3B-scanning electron micrograph of a cross-section of the composite after polymerization,
FIG. 4B-schematic representation of a water 15 droplet with size R covered with a graphene skin formed by flakes of size a; Figures 5A-5 C display morphology …
FIG. 5 C-stress/strain curves of the composite foam and other industrial materials normalized by material density. Note the composite foam has the high specific …
FIG. 6. If gentle heat is applied, the spaces between graphene/graphite sheets provide ample 20 space for water to diffuse out. If, however, the sample is in …
FIG. 7B-sample with one eighth the initial amount of graphite; Figure 8 shows the final phase volume fraction as a function of the initial volume fraction ME₁ …
FIG. 8. TABLE 1: SVG 15447524.03-02-2017.IZSQFMRXRXEAPX4.SPEC.3.svg 2.37 6.51 Black and white Both compression strength and electrical conductivity are shown …
FIG. 9. A 5 dramatic increase in conductivity and compressive strength is observed, with conductivities improved by up to two orders of magnitude, from 0.08 …
FIG. 20 3D shows composites of increasing overall size all with the same basic foam structure. To confirm the surface activity of graphene/graphite sheets at …
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A composite comprising: a polymeric matrix material having an open pore foam structure, the open pore foam structure having cavities completely lined with a continuous layer of overlapping, non- oxidized, pristine graphene or graphite layers or sheets; wherein the polymeric matrix material having the open pore foam structure having cavities lined with overlapping, nonoxidized, pristine graphene or graphite layers or sheets is electrically conductive via the overlapping, non-oxidized, pristine graphene or graphite layers or sheets. Currently amended
The composite of claim 1, wherein the cavities of the polymeric matrix material include substantially spherical cavities; and wherein the non- oxidized, pristine graphene or graphite completely lining the cavities include overlapping individual sheets or layers of non-oxidized, pristine graphene or graphite. Currently amended
The composite of claim 1, wherein the polymeric matrix material has a bulk conductivity of about 2 S/m, a compressive modulus of about 100 MPa, and a breaking strength of at least about 1200 psi., and a density of about 0.25 g/cm 3. Original
The composite of claim 1, wherein the polymeric matrix material has a density of about 0.25 g/cm 3. Original
The composite of claim 1, wherein a conductive coating is formed on at least a portion of the cavities of the polymeric matrix material. Original
The composite of claim 1, wherein the polymeric matrix defines a nanocomposite. Previously presented
The composite of claim 1, wherein the polymeric matrix material defines a hollow nanocomposite, and wherein a conductive polymer is infused into the hollow nanocomposite. Original
The composite of claim 1, wherein the polymeric matrix material is formed from a monomer and a cross-linking agent. Original
The composite of claim 1, wherein the open foam structure of the polymeric matrix material is effective to absorb oil. Original
The composite of claim 1, wherein the continuous pristine graphene or graphite layers or sheets is at
The composite of claim 1, wherein the continuous pristine graphene or graphite layers or sheets is at the polymeric matrix material is a thermal nitride is hexagonal boron nitride. Withdrawn layer of overlapping, non- oxidized, the surface of the cavities. New layer of overlapping, non- oxidized, the surface of the cavities. New
A composite comprising: a polymeric matrix material having an open pore foam structure, the open pore foam structure having cavities completely lined with a continuous layer of overlapping, non- oxidized, pristine graphene or graphite layers or sheets; wherein the polymeric matrix material having the open pore foam structure having cavities completely lined with overlapping, non-oxidized, pristine graphene or graphite layers or sheets is electrically conductive via the overlapping, non-oxidized, pristine graphene or graphite layers or sheets; and wherein the polymeric matrix material is formed from monomers selected from the group consisting of styrene, isoprene, butyl methacrylate, divinylbenzene, methyl acrylate, tetra(ethylene glycol) diacrylate, and butyl acrylate. Currently amended
A composite comprising: a polymeric matrix material formed from a combination of boron nitride and a polymer that defines an open pore foam structure, the open pore foam structure having cavities lined with boron nitride; wherein conductor and an electrical insulator. Withdrawn
The composite of claim 13, wherein the boron
. Canceled
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
graphene/graphite-polymer composite foam
Materials described outside the worked examples.
pristine graphene
pristine graphite
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
FIG. 3B-scanning electron micrograph of a cross-section of the composite after polymerization,
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
bulk conductivity | 2 S/m | polymeric matrix material |
compressive modulus |
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US 10,832,828Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 displays a FESEM image of an exemplary composite foam material according to the present disclosure. In
FIG. 2A-vial of spheres of water surrounded by oil and stabilized by graphene/graphite sheets-the 30 concentration of graphene/graphite was lowered to form …
FIG. 3B-scanning electron micrograph of a cross-section of the composite after polymerization,
FIG. 4B-schematic representation of a water 15 droplet with size R covered with a graphene skin formed by flakes of size a; Figures 5A-5 C display morphology …
FIG. 5 C-stress/strain curves of the composite foam and other industrial materials normalized by material density. Note the composite foam has the high specific …
FIG. 6. If gentle heat is applied, the spaces between graphene/graphite sheets provide ample 20 space for water to diffuse out. If, however, the sample is in …
FIG. 7B-sample with one eighth the initial amount of graphite; Figure 8 shows the final phase volume fraction as a function of the initial volume fraction ME₁ …
FIG. 8. TABLE 1: SVG 15447524.03-02-2017.IZSQFMRXRXEAPX4.SPEC.3.svg 2.37 6.51 Black and white Both compression strength and electrical conductivity are shown …
FIG. 9. A 5 dramatic increase in conductivity and compressive strength is observed, with conductivities improved by up to two orders of magnitude, from 0.08 …
FIG. 20 3D shows composites of increasing overall size all with the same basic foam structure. To confirm the surface activity of graphene/graphite sheets at …
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A composite comprising: a polymeric matrix material having an open pore foam structure, the open pore foam structure having cavities completely lined with a continuous layer of overlapping, non- oxidized, pristine graphene or graphite layers or sheets; wherein the polymeric matrix material having the open pore foam structure having cavities lined with overlapping, nonoxidized, pristine graphene or graphite layers or sheets is electrically conductive via the overlapping, non-oxidized, pristine graphene or graphite layers or sheets. Currently amended
The composite of claim 1, wherein the cavities of the polymeric matrix material include substantially spherical cavities; and wherein the non- oxidized, pristine graphene or graphite completely lining the cavities include overlapping individual sheets or layers of non-oxidized, pristine graphene or graphite. Currently amended
The composite of claim 1, wherein the polymeric matrix material has a bulk conductivity of about 2 S/m, a compressive modulus of about 100 MPa, and a breaking strength of at least about 1200 psi., and a density of about 0.25 g/cm 3. Original
The composite of claim 1, wherein the polymeric matrix material has a density of about 0.25 g/cm 3. Original
The composite of claim 1, wherein a conductive coating is formed on at least a portion of the cavities of the polymeric matrix material. Original
The composite of claim 1, wherein the polymeric matrix defines a nanocomposite. Previously presented
The composite of claim 1, wherein the polymeric matrix material defines a hollow nanocomposite, and wherein a conductive polymer is infused into the hollow nanocomposite. Original
The composite of claim 1, wherein the polymeric matrix material is formed from a monomer and a cross-linking agent. Original
The composite of claim 1, wherein the open foam structure of the polymeric matrix material is effective to absorb oil. Original
The composite of claim 1, wherein the continuous pristine graphene or graphite layers or sheets is at
The composite of claim 1, wherein the continuous pristine graphene or graphite layers or sheets is at the polymeric matrix material is a thermal nitride is hexagonal boron nitride. Withdrawn layer of overlapping, non- oxidized, the surface of the cavities. New layer of overlapping, non- oxidized, the surface of the cavities. New
A composite comprising: a polymeric matrix material having an open pore foam structure, the open pore foam structure having cavities completely lined with a continuous layer of overlapping, non- oxidized, pristine graphene or graphite layers or sheets; wherein the polymeric matrix material having the open pore foam structure having cavities completely lined with overlapping, non-oxidized, pristine graphene or graphite layers or sheets is electrically conductive via the overlapping, non-oxidized, pristine graphene or graphite layers or sheets; and wherein the polymeric matrix material is formed from monomers selected from the group consisting of styrene, isoprene, butyl methacrylate, divinylbenzene, methyl acrylate, tetra(ethylene glycol) diacrylate, and butyl acrylate. Currently amended
A composite comprising: a polymeric matrix material formed from a combination of boron nitride and a polymer that defines an open pore foam structure, the open pore foam structure having cavities lined with boron nitride; wherein conductor and an electrical insulator. Withdrawn
The composite of claim 13, wherein the boron
. Canceled
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
graphene/graphite-polymer composite foam
Materials described outside the worked examples.
pristine graphene
pristine graphite
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
FIG. 3B-scanning electron micrograph of a cross-section of the composite after polymerization,
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
bulk conductivity | 2 S/m | polymeric matrix material |
compressive modulus |
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US 10,832,828Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 displays a FESEM image of an exemplary composite foam material according to the present disclosure. In
FIG. 2A-vial of spheres of water surrounded by oil and stabilized by graphene/graphite sheets-the 30 concentration of graphene/graphite was lowered to form …
FIG. 3B-scanning electron micrograph of a cross-section of the composite after polymerization,
FIG. 4B-schematic representation of a water 15 droplet with size R covered with a graphene skin formed by flakes of size a; Figures 5A-5 C display morphology …
FIG. 5 C-stress/strain curves of the composite foam and other industrial materials normalized by material density. Note the composite foam has the high specific …
FIG. 6. If gentle heat is applied, the spaces between graphene/graphite sheets provide ample 20 space for water to diffuse out. If, however, the sample is in …
FIG. 7B-sample with one eighth the initial amount of graphite; Figure 8 shows the final phase volume fraction as a function of the initial volume fraction ME₁ …
FIG. 8. TABLE 1: SVG 15447524.03-02-2017.IZSQFMRXRXEAPX4.SPEC.3.svg 2.37 6.51 Black and white Both compression strength and electrical conductivity are shown …
FIG. 9. A 5 dramatic increase in conductivity and compressive strength is observed, with conductivities improved by up to two orders of magnitude, from 0.08 …
FIG. 20 3D shows composites of increasing overall size all with the same basic foam structure. To confirm the surface activity of graphene/graphite sheets at …
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A composite comprising: a polymeric matrix material having an open pore foam structure, the open pore foam structure having cavities completely lined with a continuous layer of overlapping, non- oxidized, pristine graphene or graphite layers or sheets; wherein the polymeric matrix material having the open pore foam structure having cavities lined with overlapping, nonoxidized, pristine graphene or graphite layers or sheets is electrically conductive via the overlapping, non-oxidized, pristine graphene or graphite layers or sheets. Currently amended
The composite of claim 1, wherein the cavities of the polymeric matrix material include substantially spherical cavities; and wherein the non- oxidized, pristine graphene or graphite completely lining the cavities include overlapping individual sheets or layers of non-oxidized, pristine graphene or graphite. Currently amended
The composite of claim 1, wherein the polymeric matrix material has a bulk conductivity of about 2 S/m, a compressive modulus of about 100 MPa, and a breaking strength of at least about 1200 psi., and a density of about 0.25 g/cm 3. Original
The composite of claim 1, wherein the polymeric matrix material has a density of about 0.25 g/cm 3. Original
The composite of claim 1, wherein a conductive coating is formed on at least a portion of the cavities of the polymeric matrix material. Original
The composite of claim 1, wherein the polymeric matrix defines a nanocomposite. Previously presented
The composite of claim 1, wherein the polymeric matrix material defines a hollow nanocomposite, and wherein a conductive polymer is infused into the hollow nanocomposite. Original
The composite of claim 1, wherein the polymeric matrix material is formed from a monomer and a cross-linking agent. Original
The composite of claim 1, wherein the open foam structure of the polymeric matrix material is effective to absorb oil. Original
The composite of claim 1, wherein the continuous pristine graphene or graphite layers or sheets is at
The composite of claim 1, wherein the continuous pristine graphene or graphite layers or sheets is at the polymeric matrix material is a thermal nitride is hexagonal boron nitride. Withdrawn layer of overlapping, non- oxidized, the surface of the cavities. New layer of overlapping, non- oxidized, the surface of the cavities. New
A composite comprising: a polymeric matrix material having an open pore foam structure, the open pore foam structure having cavities completely lined with a continuous layer of overlapping, non- oxidized, pristine graphene or graphite layers or sheets; wherein the polymeric matrix material having the open pore foam structure having cavities completely lined with overlapping, non-oxidized, pristine graphene or graphite layers or sheets is electrically conductive via the overlapping, non-oxidized, pristine graphene or graphite layers or sheets; and wherein the polymeric matrix material is formed from monomers selected from the group consisting of styrene, isoprene, butyl methacrylate, divinylbenzene, methyl acrylate, tetra(ethylene glycol) diacrylate, and butyl acrylate. Currently amended
A composite comprising: a polymeric matrix material formed from a combination of boron nitride and a polymer that defines an open pore foam structure, the open pore foam structure having cavities lined with boron nitride; wherein conductor and an electrical insulator. Withdrawn
The composite of claim 13, wherein the boron
. Canceled
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
graphene/graphite-polymer composite foam
Materials described outside the worked examples.
pristine graphene
pristine graphite
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
FIG. 3B-scanning electron micrograph of a cross-section of the composite after polymerization,
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
bulk conductivity | 2 S/m | polymeric matrix material |
compressive modulus |
Related documents with shared materials, methods, properties, or citations.
Patent
Atlas literature
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US 10,832,828Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 displays a FESEM image of an exemplary composite foam material according to the present disclosure. In
FIG. 2A-vial of spheres of water surrounded by oil and stabilized by graphene/graphite sheets-the 30 concentration of graphene/graphite was lowered to form …
FIG. 3B-scanning electron micrograph of a cross-section of the composite after polymerization,
FIG. 4B-schematic representation of a water 15 droplet with size R covered with a graphene skin formed by flakes of size a; Figures 5A-5 C display morphology …
FIG. 5 C-stress/strain curves of the composite foam and other industrial materials normalized by material density. Note the composite foam has the high specific …
FIG. 6. If gentle heat is applied, the spaces between graphene/graphite sheets provide ample 20 space for water to diffuse out. If, however, the sample is in …
FIG. 7B-sample with one eighth the initial amount of graphite; Figure 8 shows the final phase volume fraction as a function of the initial volume fraction ME₁ …
FIG. 8. TABLE 1: SVG 15447524.03-02-2017.IZSQFMRXRXEAPX4.SPEC.3.svg 2.37 6.51 Black and white Both compression strength and electrical conductivity are shown …
FIG. 9. A 5 dramatic increase in conductivity and compressive strength is observed, with conductivities improved by up to two orders of magnitude, from 0.08 …
FIG. 20 3D shows composites of increasing overall size all with the same basic foam structure. To confirm the surface activity of graphene/graphite sheets at …
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A composite comprising: a polymeric matrix material having an open pore foam structure, the open pore foam structure having cavities completely lined with a continuous layer of overlapping, non- oxidized, pristine graphene or graphite layers or sheets; wherein the polymeric matrix material having the open pore foam structure having cavities lined with overlapping, nonoxidized, pristine graphene or graphite layers or sheets is electrically conductive via the overlapping, non-oxidized, pristine graphene or graphite layers or sheets. Currently amended
The composite of claim 1, wherein the cavities of the polymeric matrix material include substantially spherical cavities; and wherein the non- oxidized, pristine graphene or graphite completely lining the cavities include overlapping individual sheets or layers of non-oxidized, pristine graphene or graphite. Currently amended
The composite of claim 1, wherein the polymeric matrix material has a bulk conductivity of about 2 S/m, a compressive modulus of about 100 MPa, and a breaking strength of at least about 1200 psi., and a density of about 0.25 g/cm 3. Original
The composite of claim 1, wherein the polymeric matrix material has a density of about 0.25 g/cm 3. Original
The composite of claim 1, wherein a conductive coating is formed on at least a portion of the cavities of the polymeric matrix material. Original
The composite of claim 1, wherein the polymeric matrix defines a nanocomposite. Previously presented
The composite of claim 1, wherein the polymeric matrix material defines a hollow nanocomposite, and wherein a conductive polymer is infused into the hollow nanocomposite. Original
The composite of claim 1, wherein the polymeric matrix material is formed from a monomer and a cross-linking agent. Original
The composite of claim 1, wherein the open foam structure of the polymeric matrix material is effective to absorb oil. Original
The composite of claim 1, wherein the continuous pristine graphene or graphite layers or sheets is at
The composite of claim 1, wherein the continuous pristine graphene or graphite layers or sheets is at the polymeric matrix material is a thermal nitride is hexagonal boron nitride. Withdrawn layer of overlapping, non- oxidized, the surface of the cavities. New layer of overlapping, non- oxidized, the surface of the cavities. New
A composite comprising: a polymeric matrix material having an open pore foam structure, the open pore foam structure having cavities completely lined with a continuous layer of overlapping, non- oxidized, pristine graphene or graphite layers or sheets; wherein the polymeric matrix material having the open pore foam structure having cavities completely lined with overlapping, non-oxidized, pristine graphene or graphite layers or sheets is electrically conductive via the overlapping, non-oxidized, pristine graphene or graphite layers or sheets; and wherein the polymeric matrix material is formed from monomers selected from the group consisting of styrene, isoprene, butyl methacrylate, divinylbenzene, methyl acrylate, tetra(ethylene glycol) diacrylate, and butyl acrylate. Currently amended
A composite comprising: a polymeric matrix material formed from a combination of boron nitride and a polymer that defines an open pore foam structure, the open pore foam structure having cavities lined with boron nitride; wherein conductor and an electrical insulator. Withdrawn
The composite of claim 13, wherein the boron
. Canceled
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
graphene/graphite-polymer composite foam
Materials described outside the worked examples.
pristine graphene
pristine graphite
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
FIG. 3B-scanning electron micrograph of a cross-section of the composite after polymerization,
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
bulk conductivity | 2 S/m | polymeric matrix material |
compressive modulus |
Related documents with shared materials, methods, properties, or citations.
polymeric matrix material
poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) poly(styrenesulfonate)
boron nitride
BN
polystyrene
styrene
divinylbenzene
FIG. 5 C-stress/strain curves of the composite foam and other industrial materials normalized by material density. Note the composite foam has the high specific …
FIG. 8. TABLE 1: SVG 15447524.03-02-2017.IZSQFMRXRXEAPX4.SPEC.3.svg 2.37 6.51 Black and white Both compression strength and electrical conductivity are shown …
| 100 MPa |
polymeric matrix material |
breaking strength | 1200 psi | polymeric matrix material |
density | 0.25 g/cm3 | polymeric matrix material |
Pressure | ≥ 1 psi | — |
Pressure | ≥ 1200 psi | — |
polymeric matrix material
poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) poly(styrenesulfonate)
boron nitride
BN
polystyrene
styrene
divinylbenzene
FIG. 5 C-stress/strain curves of the composite foam and other industrial materials normalized by material density. Note the composite foam has the high specific …
FIG. 8. TABLE 1: SVG 15447524.03-02-2017.IZSQFMRXRXEAPX4.SPEC.3.svg 2.37 6.51 Black and white Both compression strength and electrical conductivity are shown …
| 100 MPa |
polymeric matrix material |
breaking strength | 1200 psi | polymeric matrix material |
density | 0.25 g/cm3 | polymeric matrix material |
Pressure | ≥ 1 psi | — |
Pressure | ≥ 1200 psi | — |
polymeric matrix material
poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) poly(styrenesulfonate)
boron nitride
BN
polystyrene
styrene
divinylbenzene
FIG. 5 C-stress/strain curves of the composite foam and other industrial materials normalized by material density. Note the composite foam has the high specific …
FIG. 8. TABLE 1: SVG 15447524.03-02-2017.IZSQFMRXRXEAPX4.SPEC.3.svg 2.37 6.51 Black and white Both compression strength and electrical conductivity are shown …
| 100 MPa |
polymeric matrix material |
breaking strength | 1200 psi | polymeric matrix material |
density | 0.25 g/cm3 | polymeric matrix material |
Pressure | ≥ 1 psi | — |
Pressure | ≥ 1200 psi | — |
polymeric matrix material
poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) poly(styrenesulfonate)
boron nitride
BN
polystyrene
styrene
divinylbenzene
FIG. 5 C-stress/strain curves of the composite foam and other industrial materials normalized by material density. Note the composite foam has the high specific …
FIG. 8. TABLE 1: SVG 15447524.03-02-2017.IZSQFMRXRXEAPX4.SPEC.3.svg 2.37 6.51 Black and white Both compression strength and electrical conductivity are shown …
| 100 MPa |
polymeric matrix material |
breaking strength | 1200 psi | polymeric matrix material |
density | 0.25 g/cm3 | polymeric matrix material |
Pressure | ≥ 1 psi | — |
Pressure | ≥ 1200 psi | — |