Nano tri-carbon composite systems and manufacture

摘要

Nano-carbon material is described that combines the common and unique properties of spherical fullerenes, carbon nanotubes and graphene carbon allotropes to create an architecture that has unique mechanical and electrical properties. The combined tensile strength of graphene with the compressive strength of fullerenes attached to nanotubes creates a high strength material. By attaching fullerenes to nanotubes, the surface area of the material is greatly enhanced beyond the high surface area normally associated with vertically aligned nanotube arrays. Fabrication can be performed via several complementary methods including catalyst deposition, hydrocarbon chemical vapor deposition, and surface functionalization. The fabrication of the NTC is based on its sub-composites: graphene-nanotubes and nanotubes-fullerenes and their respective fabrication processes.

主权项

1. A method of tri-nano-carbon composite product manufacture, the method comprising:
depositing a catalyst for graphene and a catalyst for carbon nanotubes (CNTs) on a substrate; growing graphene and CNTs; attaching fullerenes to the CNTs; and etching the substrate.