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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 28, 2005
Filed:
Jan. 10, 2003
Zhifen Ren, Newton, MA (US);
Jian Guo Wen, Newton, MA (US);
Jing Y. Lao, Chestnut Hill, MA (US);
Wenzhi LI, Brookline, MA (US);
Zhifen Ren, Newton, MA (US);
Jian Guo Wen, Newton, MA (US);
Jing Y. Lao, Chestnut Hill, MA (US);
Wenzhi Li, Brookline, MA (US);
Trustees of Boston College, Boston, MA (US);
Abstract
The present invention relates generally to reinforced carbon nanotubes, and more particularly to reinforced carbon nanotubes having a plurality of microparticulate carbide or oxide materials formed substantially on the surface of such reinforced carbon nanotubes composite materials. 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.