Nanoplate-nanotube composites, methods for production thereof and products obtained therefrom

摘要

Compositions and methods of producing discrete nanotubes and nanoplates and a method for their production. The discrete nanotube/nanoplate compositions are useful in fabricated articles to provide superior mechanical and electrical performance. They are also useful as catalysts and catalyst supports for chemical reactions.

主权项

1. A composition comprising:
inorganic plates with individual plate thickness of less than 10 nanometers; wherein the inorganic plates are interspersed with carbon nanotubes consisting essentially of discrete exfoliated carbon nanotubes between the inorganic plates, the carbon nanotubes having a diameter ranging from about 1 nanometer to 150 nanometers, an oxidation level of from about 1 weight % to about 15 weight %, and the carbon nanotubes having an aspect ratio ranging from about 10 to 500, and wherein the inorganic plates are discernible graphene nanoplates.