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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 28, 2008
Filed:
Nov. 12, 2004
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);
The Trustees of Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA (US);
Abstract
Methods for producing reinforced carbon nanotubes having a plurality of microparticulate carbide or oxide materials formed substantially on the surface of such reinforced carbon nanotubes composite materials are disclosed. 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.