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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 18, 2006
Filed:
Oct. 31, 2003
Applicants:
Chyi-shan Wang, Beavercreek, OH (US);
Max D. Alexander, Centerville, OH (US);
Inventors:
Chyi-Shan Wang, Beavercreek, OH (US);
Max D. Alexander, Centerville, OH (US);
Assignee:
University of Dayton, Dayton, OH (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01B 1/24 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A method of reinforcing a polymeric material with carbon nanofibers is provided in which carbon nanofibers are combined with a polymer and a solvent for the polymer to form a substantially homogeneous mixture, followed by removal of the solvent by evaporation or coagulation. The resulting conductive polymeric nanocomposite material exhibits high electrical and thermal conductivity, enhanced mechanical strength, abrasion resistance, and dimensional stability.