Kind Code A1
Yaniv; Zvi ; et al. June 23, 2011
Carbon-containing Matrix with Additive that is Not a Metal
Abstract
An article of manufacture comprises a carbon-containing matrix. The carbon-containing matrix may comprise at least one type of carbon material selected from the group comprising graphite crystalline carbon materials, carbon powder, carbon fibers, artificial graphite powder, or combinations thereof. In addition, the carbon-containing matrix comprises a plurality of pores. The article of manufacture also comprises an additive that is not a metal pressure disposed within at least a portion of the plurality of pores.
Inventors: Yaniv; Zvi; (Austin, TX) ; Jiang; Nan; (Austin, TX) ; Novak; James; (Austin, TX)
Assignee: Applied Nanotech, Inc., Austin TX
The instant carbon additive composite includes a porous carbon-containing matrix with an additive that is not a metal disposed within at least a portion of the pores. The instant carbon additive composite has improved physical properties and increased flexibility based on the nature of the additive disposed within the pores of the carbon-containing matrix. For example, some additives may increase the bending strength more than others. In addition, the additive disposed within the pores of the carbon-containing matrix may improve the thermal properties of the carbon additive composite. The instant carbon additive composite may also be electrically conductive to provide some protection from electrostatic discharge and also provide grounding of radio frequency (RF) noise.
Claims
1. A composition of matter comprising: a carbon-containing matrix comprising a plurality of pores; and an additive that is not a metal pressure disposed within at least a portion of the plurality of pores.
2. The composition of matter of claim 1, wherein the carbon-containing matrix is constructed from at least one type of carbon material selected from the group comprising graphite crystalline carbon materials, carbon powder, artificial graphite powder, carbon fibers, and combinations thereof.
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