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US 10,858,734HIGH CONDUCTIVITY GRAPHENE-METAL COMPOSITE AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE
James J. Farquhar
US
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FIG. 1 B is a conceptual drawing showing an open-cell metal foam substrate such as nickel foam. [0009]
FIG. 2 illustrates the chemical structure of graphene. [0010]
FIG. 3 is a conceptual drawing showing the result of chemical vapor deposition of graphene in an open-cell metal foam substrate to form an example open-cell …
FIG. 4 illustrates an example of a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) manufacturing process. [0012]
FIG. 5 is a flow diagram illustrating an example method of manufacturing a graphene- metal composite according to exemplary embodiments of the present …
FIG. 6 is a cross sectional view of an embodiment of clad material with enhanced graphene according to exemplary embodiments of the present technology. [0014]
FIG. 7 is a cross sectional view of an embodiment of roll bonded nickel and copper foil enhanced with graphene according to exemplary embodiments of the …
FIG. 8 illustrates die casting enhanced nickel foam into a frame according to exemplary embodiments of the present technology. [0016]
FIG. 9 is a flow diagram illustrating another example method of manufacturing a graphene-metal composite according to exemplary embodiments of the present …
FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of an example computer system that can be utilized to implement aspects of the present technology.
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A graphene-metal composite comprising: a porous metal foam substrate; carbon nanotube ropes grown throughout the porous metal foam substrate; and a graphene layer deposited to the porous metal foam substrate, the porous metal foam substrate, the carbon nanotube ropes, and t he graphene la y er being compressed together to form a graphene-metal composite. Currently amended
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 1, wherein the porous metal foam substrate is nickel or copper foam. Original
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 1, wherein the porosity of the porous metal foam substrate is at least 70 %. Original
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 1, wherein the graphene layer is deposited to the porous metal foam substrate by chemical vapor deposition. Previously presented
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 1, wherein the porous metal foam substrate with graphene applied is compressed to substantially close the voids in the porous metal foam substrate and make the compressed porous metal foam substrate with graphene applied thinner than the thickness of the non-compressed porous metal foam substrate. Original
A graphene-metal composite comprising: a porous metal foam substrate; carbon nanotube ropes grown throughout the porous metal foam substrate; a graphene layer deposited to the porous metal foam substrate; a metal layer applied to the graphene layer; and another graphene layer deposited to the metal layer, the multilayered porous metal foam substrate and the carbon nanotube ropes being compressed together to form a graphene-metal composite. Currently amended
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 6, wherein another metal layer is applied to the graphene layer and another graphene layer is deposited to the metal layer. Original
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 6, wherein the porous metal foam substrate is nickel or copper foam. Original
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 6, wherein the porosity of the porous metal foam substrate is at least 70 %. Original
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 6, wherein the graphene layer is deposited to the porous metal foam substrate by chemical vapor deposition. Previously presented
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 6, wherein the porous metal foam substrate with graphene applied is compressed to substantially close the voids in the porous metal foam substrate and make the compressed porous metal foam substrate with graphene applied thinner than the thickness of the non-compressed porous metal foam substrate. Original
A stanene-metal composite comprising: a porous metal foam substrate; carbon nanotube ropes grown throughout the porous metal foam substrate; and a stanene layer deposited to the porous metal foam substrate, the porous metal foam substrate, the carbon nanotube ropes, and the stanene la y er being compressed to form a stanene- metal composite. Currently amended
The stanene-metal composite according to claim 13, wherein the porous metal foam substrate is nickel or copper foam. Original
The stanene-metal composite according to claim 13, wherein the porosity of the porous metal foam substrate is at least 70 %. Original
The stanene-metal composite according to claim 13, wherein a graphene layer is deposited to the porous metal foam substrate by chemical vapor deposition. Previously presented
A stanene-metal composite comprising: a porous metal foam substrate; carbon nanotube ropes grown throughout the porous metal foam substrate; a stanene layer deposited to the porous metal foam substrate; a metal layer applied to the stanene layer; and another stanene layer deposited to the metal layer, the multilayered porous metal foam substrate and the carbon nanotube ropes being compressed together to form a stanene-metal composite. Currently amended
The stanene-metal composite according to claim 18, wherein the porous metal foam substrate is nickel or copper foam. Original
The stanene-metal composite according to claim 18, wherein the porosity of the porous metal foam substrate is at least 70 %. Original
The stanene-metal composite according to claim 18, wherein a graphene layer is deposited to the porous metal foam substrate by chemical vapor deposition. Previously presented
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
graphene-metal composite (single graphene layer with CNT ropes)
graphene-metal composite (multilayer graphene with CNT ropes)
Materials described outside the worked examples.
porous metal foam substrate
carbon nanotube ropes
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
Young Modulus | 1000 GPa | C |
Thermal Conductivity |
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US 10,858,734Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 B is a conceptual drawing showing an open-cell metal foam substrate such as nickel foam. [0009]
FIG. 2 illustrates the chemical structure of graphene. [0010]
FIG. 3 is a conceptual drawing showing the result of chemical vapor deposition of graphene in an open-cell metal foam substrate to form an example open-cell …
FIG. 4 illustrates an example of a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) manufacturing process. [0012]
FIG. 5 is a flow diagram illustrating an example method of manufacturing a graphene- metal composite according to exemplary embodiments of the present …
FIG. 6 is a cross sectional view of an embodiment of clad material with enhanced graphene according to exemplary embodiments of the present technology. [0014]
FIG. 7 is a cross sectional view of an embodiment of roll bonded nickel and copper foil enhanced with graphene according to exemplary embodiments of the …
FIG. 8 illustrates die casting enhanced nickel foam into a frame according to exemplary embodiments of the present technology. [0016]
FIG. 9 is a flow diagram illustrating another example method of manufacturing a graphene-metal composite according to exemplary embodiments of the present …
FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of an example computer system that can be utilized to implement aspects of the present technology.
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A graphene-metal composite comprising: a porous metal foam substrate; carbon nanotube ropes grown throughout the porous metal foam substrate; and a graphene layer deposited to the porous metal foam substrate, the porous metal foam substrate, the carbon nanotube ropes, and t he graphene la y er being compressed together to form a graphene-metal composite. Currently amended
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 1, wherein the porous metal foam substrate is nickel or copper foam. Original
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 1, wherein the porosity of the porous metal foam substrate is at least 70 %. Original
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 1, wherein the graphene layer is deposited to the porous metal foam substrate by chemical vapor deposition. Previously presented
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 1, wherein the porous metal foam substrate with graphene applied is compressed to substantially close the voids in the porous metal foam substrate and make the compressed porous metal foam substrate with graphene applied thinner than the thickness of the non-compressed porous metal foam substrate. Original
A graphene-metal composite comprising: a porous metal foam substrate; carbon nanotube ropes grown throughout the porous metal foam substrate; a graphene layer deposited to the porous metal foam substrate; a metal layer applied to the graphene layer; and another graphene layer deposited to the metal layer, the multilayered porous metal foam substrate and the carbon nanotube ropes being compressed together to form a graphene-metal composite. Currently amended
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 6, wherein another metal layer is applied to the graphene layer and another graphene layer is deposited to the metal layer. Original
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 6, wherein the porous metal foam substrate is nickel or copper foam. Original
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 6, wherein the porosity of the porous metal foam substrate is at least 70 %. Original
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 6, wherein the graphene layer is deposited to the porous metal foam substrate by chemical vapor deposition. Previously presented
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 6, wherein the porous metal foam substrate with graphene applied is compressed to substantially close the voids in the porous metal foam substrate and make the compressed porous metal foam substrate with graphene applied thinner than the thickness of the non-compressed porous metal foam substrate. Original
A stanene-metal composite comprising: a porous metal foam substrate; carbon nanotube ropes grown throughout the porous metal foam substrate; and a stanene layer deposited to the porous metal foam substrate, the porous metal foam substrate, the carbon nanotube ropes, and the stanene la y er being compressed to form a stanene- metal composite. Currently amended
The stanene-metal composite according to claim 13, wherein the porous metal foam substrate is nickel or copper foam. Original
The stanene-metal composite according to claim 13, wherein the porosity of the porous metal foam substrate is at least 70 %. Original
The stanene-metal composite according to claim 13, wherein a graphene layer is deposited to the porous metal foam substrate by chemical vapor deposition. Previously presented
A stanene-metal composite comprising: a porous metal foam substrate; carbon nanotube ropes grown throughout the porous metal foam substrate; a stanene layer deposited to the porous metal foam substrate; a metal layer applied to the stanene layer; and another stanene layer deposited to the metal layer, the multilayered porous metal foam substrate and the carbon nanotube ropes being compressed together to form a stanene-metal composite. Currently amended
The stanene-metal composite according to claim 18, wherein the porous metal foam substrate is nickel or copper foam. Original
The stanene-metal composite according to claim 18, wherein the porosity of the porous metal foam substrate is at least 70 %. Original
The stanene-metal composite according to claim 18, wherein a graphene layer is deposited to the porous metal foam substrate by chemical vapor deposition. Previously presented
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
graphene-metal composite (single graphene layer with CNT ropes)
graphene-metal composite (multilayer graphene with CNT ropes)
Materials described outside the worked examples.
porous metal foam substrate
carbon nanotube ropes
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
Young Modulus | 1000 GPa | C |
Thermal Conductivity |
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US 10,858,734Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 B is a conceptual drawing showing an open-cell metal foam substrate such as nickel foam. [0009]
FIG. 2 illustrates the chemical structure of graphene. [0010]
FIG. 3 is a conceptual drawing showing the result of chemical vapor deposition of graphene in an open-cell metal foam substrate to form an example open-cell …
FIG. 4 illustrates an example of a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) manufacturing process. [0012]
FIG. 5 is a flow diagram illustrating an example method of manufacturing a graphene- metal composite according to exemplary embodiments of the present …
FIG. 6 is a cross sectional view of an embodiment of clad material with enhanced graphene according to exemplary embodiments of the present technology. [0014]
FIG. 7 is a cross sectional view of an embodiment of roll bonded nickel and copper foil enhanced with graphene according to exemplary embodiments of the …
FIG. 8 illustrates die casting enhanced nickel foam into a frame according to exemplary embodiments of the present technology. [0016]
FIG. 9 is a flow diagram illustrating another example method of manufacturing a graphene-metal composite according to exemplary embodiments of the present …
FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of an example computer system that can be utilized to implement aspects of the present technology.
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A graphene-metal composite comprising: a porous metal foam substrate; carbon nanotube ropes grown throughout the porous metal foam substrate; and a graphene layer deposited to the porous metal foam substrate, the porous metal foam substrate, the carbon nanotube ropes, and t he graphene la y er being compressed together to form a graphene-metal composite. Currently amended
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 1, wherein the porous metal foam substrate is nickel or copper foam. Original
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 1, wherein the porosity of the porous metal foam substrate is at least 70 %. Original
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 1, wherein the graphene layer is deposited to the porous metal foam substrate by chemical vapor deposition. Previously presented
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 1, wherein the porous metal foam substrate with graphene applied is compressed to substantially close the voids in the porous metal foam substrate and make the compressed porous metal foam substrate with graphene applied thinner than the thickness of the non-compressed porous metal foam substrate. Original
A graphene-metal composite comprising: a porous metal foam substrate; carbon nanotube ropes grown throughout the porous metal foam substrate; a graphene layer deposited to the porous metal foam substrate; a metal layer applied to the graphene layer; and another graphene layer deposited to the metal layer, the multilayered porous metal foam substrate and the carbon nanotube ropes being compressed together to form a graphene-metal composite. Currently amended
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 6, wherein another metal layer is applied to the graphene layer and another graphene layer is deposited to the metal layer. Original
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 6, wherein the porous metal foam substrate is nickel or copper foam. Original
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 6, wherein the porosity of the porous metal foam substrate is at least 70 %. Original
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 6, wherein the graphene layer is deposited to the porous metal foam substrate by chemical vapor deposition. Previously presented
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 6, wherein the porous metal foam substrate with graphene applied is compressed to substantially close the voids in the porous metal foam substrate and make the compressed porous metal foam substrate with graphene applied thinner than the thickness of the non-compressed porous metal foam substrate. Original
A stanene-metal composite comprising: a porous metal foam substrate; carbon nanotube ropes grown throughout the porous metal foam substrate; and a stanene layer deposited to the porous metal foam substrate, the porous metal foam substrate, the carbon nanotube ropes, and the stanene la y er being compressed to form a stanene- metal composite. Currently amended
The stanene-metal composite according to claim 13, wherein the porous metal foam substrate is nickel or copper foam. Original
The stanene-metal composite according to claim 13, wherein the porosity of the porous metal foam substrate is at least 70 %. Original
The stanene-metal composite according to claim 13, wherein a graphene layer is deposited to the porous metal foam substrate by chemical vapor deposition. Previously presented
A stanene-metal composite comprising: a porous metal foam substrate; carbon nanotube ropes grown throughout the porous metal foam substrate; a stanene layer deposited to the porous metal foam substrate; a metal layer applied to the stanene layer; and another stanene layer deposited to the metal layer, the multilayered porous metal foam substrate and the carbon nanotube ropes being compressed together to form a stanene-metal composite. Currently amended
The stanene-metal composite according to claim 18, wherein the porous metal foam substrate is nickel or copper foam. Original
The stanene-metal composite according to claim 18, wherein the porosity of the porous metal foam substrate is at least 70 %. Original
The stanene-metal composite according to claim 18, wherein a graphene layer is deposited to the porous metal foam substrate by chemical vapor deposition. Previously presented
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
graphene-metal composite (single graphene layer with CNT ropes)
graphene-metal composite (multilayer graphene with CNT ropes)
Materials described outside the worked examples.
porous metal foam substrate
carbon nanotube ropes
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
Young Modulus | 1000 GPa | C |
Thermal Conductivity |
Related documents with shared materials, methods, properties, or citations.
Patent
Atlas literature
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US 10,858,734Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 B is a conceptual drawing showing an open-cell metal foam substrate such as nickel foam. [0009]
FIG. 2 illustrates the chemical structure of graphene. [0010]
FIG. 3 is a conceptual drawing showing the result of chemical vapor deposition of graphene in an open-cell metal foam substrate to form an example open-cell …
FIG. 4 illustrates an example of a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) manufacturing process. [0012]
FIG. 5 is a flow diagram illustrating an example method of manufacturing a graphene- metal composite according to exemplary embodiments of the present …
FIG. 6 is a cross sectional view of an embodiment of clad material with enhanced graphene according to exemplary embodiments of the present technology. [0014]
FIG. 7 is a cross sectional view of an embodiment of roll bonded nickel and copper foil enhanced with graphene according to exemplary embodiments of the …
FIG. 8 illustrates die casting enhanced nickel foam into a frame according to exemplary embodiments of the present technology. [0016]
FIG. 9 is a flow diagram illustrating another example method of manufacturing a graphene-metal composite according to exemplary embodiments of the present …
FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of an example computer system that can be utilized to implement aspects of the present technology.
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A graphene-metal composite comprising: a porous metal foam substrate; carbon nanotube ropes grown throughout the porous metal foam substrate; and a graphene layer deposited to the porous metal foam substrate, the porous metal foam substrate, the carbon nanotube ropes, and t he graphene la y er being compressed together to form a graphene-metal composite. Currently amended
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 1, wherein the porous metal foam substrate is nickel or copper foam. Original
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 1, wherein the porosity of the porous metal foam substrate is at least 70 %. Original
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 1, wherein the graphene layer is deposited to the porous metal foam substrate by chemical vapor deposition. Previously presented
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 1, wherein the porous metal foam substrate with graphene applied is compressed to substantially close the voids in the porous metal foam substrate and make the compressed porous metal foam substrate with graphene applied thinner than the thickness of the non-compressed porous metal foam substrate. Original
A graphene-metal composite comprising: a porous metal foam substrate; carbon nanotube ropes grown throughout the porous metal foam substrate; a graphene layer deposited to the porous metal foam substrate; a metal layer applied to the graphene layer; and another graphene layer deposited to the metal layer, the multilayered porous metal foam substrate and the carbon nanotube ropes being compressed together to form a graphene-metal composite. Currently amended
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 6, wherein another metal layer is applied to the graphene layer and another graphene layer is deposited to the metal layer. Original
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 6, wherein the porous metal foam substrate is nickel or copper foam. Original
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 6, wherein the porosity of the porous metal foam substrate is at least 70 %. Original
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 6, wherein the graphene layer is deposited to the porous metal foam substrate by chemical vapor deposition. Previously presented
The graphene-metal composite according to claim 6, wherein the porous metal foam substrate with graphene applied is compressed to substantially close the voids in the porous metal foam substrate and make the compressed porous metal foam substrate with graphene applied thinner than the thickness of the non-compressed porous metal foam substrate. Original
A stanene-metal composite comprising: a porous metal foam substrate; carbon nanotube ropes grown throughout the porous metal foam substrate; and a stanene layer deposited to the porous metal foam substrate, the porous metal foam substrate, the carbon nanotube ropes, and the stanene la y er being compressed to form a stanene- metal composite. Currently amended
The stanene-metal composite according to claim 13, wherein the porous metal foam substrate is nickel or copper foam. Original
The stanene-metal composite according to claim 13, wherein the porosity of the porous metal foam substrate is at least 70 %. Original
The stanene-metal composite according to claim 13, wherein a graphene layer is deposited to the porous metal foam substrate by chemical vapor deposition. Previously presented
A stanene-metal composite comprising: a porous metal foam substrate; carbon nanotube ropes grown throughout the porous metal foam substrate; a stanene layer deposited to the porous metal foam substrate; a metal layer applied to the stanene layer; and another stanene layer deposited to the metal layer, the multilayered porous metal foam substrate and the carbon nanotube ropes being compressed together to form a stanene-metal composite. Currently amended
The stanene-metal composite according to claim 18, wherein the porous metal foam substrate is nickel or copper foam. Original
The stanene-metal composite according to claim 18, wherein the porosity of the porous metal foam substrate is at least 70 %. Original
The stanene-metal composite according to claim 18, wherein a graphene layer is deposited to the porous metal foam substrate by chemical vapor deposition. Previously presented
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
graphene-metal composite (single graphene layer with CNT ropes)
graphene-metal composite (multilayer graphene with CNT ropes)
Materials described outside the worked examples.
porous metal foam substrate
carbon nanotube ropes
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
Young Modulus | 1000 GPa | C |
Thermal Conductivity |
Related documents with shared materials, methods, properties, or citations.
stanene-metal composite (single stanene layer with CNT ropes)
stanene-metal composite (multilayer stanene with CNT ropes)
graphene
C
nickel foam
Ni
copper foam
Cu
metal layer
stanene
methane
CH₄
hydrogen
H₂
palladium
Pd
gold
Au
| 5020 W/m*K |
C |
Porosity | — | Ni |
Thickness | 0.1–0.45 mm | — |
Thickness | 1.3–3 nm | — |
stanene-metal composite (single stanene layer with CNT ropes)
stanene-metal composite (multilayer stanene with CNT ropes)
graphene
C
nickel foam
Ni
copper foam
Cu
metal layer
stanene
methane
CH₄
hydrogen
H₂
palladium
Pd
gold
Au
| 5020 W/m*K |
C |
Porosity | — | Ni |
Thickness | 0.1–0.45 mm | — |
Thickness | 1.3–3 nm | — |
stanene-metal composite (single stanene layer with CNT ropes)
stanene-metal composite (multilayer stanene with CNT ropes)
graphene
C
nickel foam
Ni
copper foam
Cu
metal layer
stanene
methane
CH₄
hydrogen
H₂
palladium
Pd
gold
Au
| 5020 W/m*K |
C |
Porosity | — | Ni |
Thickness | 0.1–0.45 mm | — |
Thickness | 1.3–3 nm | — |
stanene-metal composite (single stanene layer with CNT ropes)
stanene-metal composite (multilayer stanene with CNT ropes)
graphene
C
nickel foam
Ni
copper foam
Cu
metal layer
stanene
methane
CH₄
hydrogen
H₂
palladium
Pd
gold
Au
| 5020 W/m*K |
C |
Porosity | — | Ni |
Thickness | 0.1–0.45 mm | — |
Thickness | 1.3–3 nm | — |