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US 10,829,677GRAPHENE DOPED ALUMINUM COMPOSITE AND METHOD OF FORMING
Aaron Bland
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FIG. 1 schematically illustrates an aircraft 10 with a thermal management member 11, illustrated as an on-board electronics chassis 12 (shown in phantom) for …
FIG. 2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0015] Aspects of the present disclosure describe an approach to form and utilize a graphene doped aluminum composite material. …
FIG. 3 illustrates a method of forming a graphene doped aluminum composite 50 such as that utilized in the electronics chassis 12 and avionics system card 64. …
FIG. 4. A planar hexagonal graphene ring structure 80 includes a six-way bond between carbon atoms. The graphene ring structure 80 can seed the formation of …
FIG. 5 and schematically illustrate that set of fins 40 can be made from the graphene doped aluminum composite 50. Further still, it is schematically …
FIG. 6, it is contemplated that the graphene doped aluminum composite 50 can be utilized in a wide variety of conductive components. An exemplary heat sink 112 …
FIG. 7 illustrates another conductive component in the form of a radiator 122. The radiator 122 includes conductive sidewal ls 124 and a plurality of …
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A method of forming a graphene doped aluminum composite, the method comprising: homogenously dispersing graphene powder into a carrier liquid to form a first dispersion including homogenously dispersed graphene; substantially homogenously dispersing aluminum powder into the first dispersion to form a substantially homogeneous dispersion; evaporating the substantially homogenous dispersion to form a powder mixture; and heating the powder mixture and cooling to form the graphene doped aluminum composite, wherein the heating the powder mixture further comprises heating the powder mixture to a temperature where aluminum melts while graphene remains in solid form and cooling includes the formation of planar hexagonal graphene ring structure seeding the formation of crystals of aluminum to form the r a]graphene doped aluminum composite. Currently amended
The method of claim 1 wherein either of the substantially homogenously dispersing the graphene powder or the substantially homogenously dispersing the aluminum powder comprises at least one of: stirring continuously, stirring in intervals, or operating an ultrasonic device. Previously presented
The method of claim 1 wherein the evaporating the substantially homogeneous dispersion occurs at 20 degrees Celsius. Previously presented
The method of claim 1, further comprising preventing oxidation of the powder mixture by utilizing an atmosphere of at least one of argon or nitrogen. Previously presented
The method of claim 1 wherein the graphene doped aluminum composite has an electrical conductivity that is at least 0.7 S/m and a thermal conductivity that is at least 400 W/m -K. Original
The method of claim 1 wherein the crystallizing aluminum includes forming two cubic close-packed crystals of aluminum on each of the graphene ring structures. Previously presented
The method of claim 1, further comprising at least one of pressing or extruding the graphene doped aluminum composite. Original
A composite material, comprising: graphene rings each doped with at least one aluminum crystal as obtained by the method of claim 1. Withdrawn
2-3. Canceled
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The method of claim I wherein the evaporating the substantially homogeneous dispersion further comprises operating one of a vacuum chamber or an auxiliary heating device to remove liquid from the substantially homogenous dispersion. Previously presented
Canceled
The method of claim I wherein the heating the powder mixture comprises heating the powder mixture to at least 660 degrees Celsius. Previously presented
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20-23. Canceled
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A method of forming a graphene doped aluminum composite, the method comprising: homogenously dispersing graphene powder into a carrier liquid to form a first dispersion including homogenously dispersed graphene; homogenously dispersing aluminum powder into the first dispersion to form a homogeneous dispersion; evaporating the homogenous dispersion to form a powder mixture; and heating the powder mixture and cooling to form the graphene doped aluminum composite, wherein the heating the powder mixture further comprises heating the powder mixture to a temperature where aluminum melts while graphene remains in solid form and cooling includes the formation of planar hexagonal graphene ring structure seeding the formation of crystals of aluminum to form the graphene doped aluminum composite. New
The method of claim 24 wherein either of the homogenously dispersing the graphene powder or the homogenously dispersing the aluminum powder comprises at least one of: stirring continuously, stirring in intervals, or operating an ultrasonic device. New
The method of claim 24 wherein the heating the powder mixture comprises heating the powder mixture to at least 660 degrees Celsius.
The method of claim 24 wherein the crystallizing packed crystals of aluminum on each of the graphene New aluminum includes forming two cubic close-ring structures. New
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
electronics chassis/thermal management member
heat sink/radiator/heat spreader/heat pipe
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphene powder
aluminum powder
Al
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
FIG. 2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0015] Aspects of the present disclosure describe an approach to form and utilize a graphene doped aluminum composite material. …
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
Electrical Conductivity | ≥ 0.7 S/m | graphene doped aluminum composite |
Thermal Conductivity | ≥ 400 W/m·K |
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US 10,829,677Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 schematically illustrates an aircraft 10 with a thermal management member 11, illustrated as an on-board electronics chassis 12 (shown in phantom) for …
FIG. 2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0015] Aspects of the present disclosure describe an approach to form and utilize a graphene doped aluminum composite material. …
FIG. 3 illustrates a method of forming a graphene doped aluminum composite 50 such as that utilized in the electronics chassis 12 and avionics system card 64. …
FIG. 4. A planar hexagonal graphene ring structure 80 includes a six-way bond between carbon atoms. The graphene ring structure 80 can seed the formation of …
FIG. 5 and schematically illustrate that set of fins 40 can be made from the graphene doped aluminum composite 50. Further still, it is schematically …
FIG. 6, it is contemplated that the graphene doped aluminum composite 50 can be utilized in a wide variety of conductive components. An exemplary heat sink 112 …
FIG. 7 illustrates another conductive component in the form of a radiator 122. The radiator 122 includes conductive sidewal ls 124 and a plurality of …
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A method of forming a graphene doped aluminum composite, the method comprising: homogenously dispersing graphene powder into a carrier liquid to form a first dispersion including homogenously dispersed graphene; substantially homogenously dispersing aluminum powder into the first dispersion to form a substantially homogeneous dispersion; evaporating the substantially homogenous dispersion to form a powder mixture; and heating the powder mixture and cooling to form the graphene doped aluminum composite, wherein the heating the powder mixture further comprises heating the powder mixture to a temperature where aluminum melts while graphene remains in solid form and cooling includes the formation of planar hexagonal graphene ring structure seeding the formation of crystals of aluminum to form the r a]graphene doped aluminum composite. Currently amended
The method of claim 1 wherein either of the substantially homogenously dispersing the graphene powder or the substantially homogenously dispersing the aluminum powder comprises at least one of: stirring continuously, stirring in intervals, or operating an ultrasonic device. Previously presented
The method of claim 1 wherein the evaporating the substantially homogeneous dispersion occurs at 20 degrees Celsius. Previously presented
The method of claim 1, further comprising preventing oxidation of the powder mixture by utilizing an atmosphere of at least one of argon or nitrogen. Previously presented
The method of claim 1 wherein the graphene doped aluminum composite has an electrical conductivity that is at least 0.7 S/m and a thermal conductivity that is at least 400 W/m -K. Original
The method of claim 1 wherein the crystallizing aluminum includes forming two cubic close-packed crystals of aluminum on each of the graphene ring structures. Previously presented
The method of claim 1, further comprising at least one of pressing or extruding the graphene doped aluminum composite. Original
A composite material, comprising: graphene rings each doped with at least one aluminum crystal as obtained by the method of claim 1. Withdrawn
2-3. Canceled
Canceled
Canceled
The method of claim I wherein the evaporating the substantially homogeneous dispersion further comprises operating one of a vacuum chamber or an auxiliary heating device to remove liquid from the substantially homogenous dispersion. Previously presented
Canceled
The method of claim I wherein the heating the powder mixture comprises heating the powder mixture to at least 660 degrees Celsius. Previously presented
Canceled
Canceled
20-23. Canceled
Canceled
A method of forming a graphene doped aluminum composite, the method comprising: homogenously dispersing graphene powder into a carrier liquid to form a first dispersion including homogenously dispersed graphene; homogenously dispersing aluminum powder into the first dispersion to form a homogeneous dispersion; evaporating the homogenous dispersion to form a powder mixture; and heating the powder mixture and cooling to form the graphene doped aluminum composite, wherein the heating the powder mixture further comprises heating the powder mixture to a temperature where aluminum melts while graphene remains in solid form and cooling includes the formation of planar hexagonal graphene ring structure seeding the formation of crystals of aluminum to form the graphene doped aluminum composite. New
The method of claim 24 wherein either of the homogenously dispersing the graphene powder or the homogenously dispersing the aluminum powder comprises at least one of: stirring continuously, stirring in intervals, or operating an ultrasonic device. New
The method of claim 24 wherein the heating the powder mixture comprises heating the powder mixture to at least 660 degrees Celsius.
The method of claim 24 wherein the crystallizing packed crystals of aluminum on each of the graphene New aluminum includes forming two cubic close-ring structures. New
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
electronics chassis/thermal management member
heat sink/radiator/heat spreader/heat pipe
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphene powder
aluminum powder
Al
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
FIG. 2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0015] Aspects of the present disclosure describe an approach to form and utilize a graphene doped aluminum composite material. …
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
Electrical Conductivity | ≥ 0.7 S/m | graphene doped aluminum composite |
Thermal Conductivity | ≥ 400 W/m·K |
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US 10,829,677Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 schematically illustrates an aircraft 10 with a thermal management member 11, illustrated as an on-board electronics chassis 12 (shown in phantom) for …
FIG. 2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0015] Aspects of the present disclosure describe an approach to form and utilize a graphene doped aluminum composite material. …
FIG. 3 illustrates a method of forming a graphene doped aluminum composite 50 such as that utilized in the electronics chassis 12 and avionics system card 64. …
FIG. 4. A planar hexagonal graphene ring structure 80 includes a six-way bond between carbon atoms. The graphene ring structure 80 can seed the formation of …
FIG. 5 and schematically illustrate that set of fins 40 can be made from the graphene doped aluminum composite 50. Further still, it is schematically …
FIG. 6, it is contemplated that the graphene doped aluminum composite 50 can be utilized in a wide variety of conductive components. An exemplary heat sink 112 …
FIG. 7 illustrates another conductive component in the form of a radiator 122. The radiator 122 includes conductive sidewal ls 124 and a plurality of …
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A method of forming a graphene doped aluminum composite, the method comprising: homogenously dispersing graphene powder into a carrier liquid to form a first dispersion including homogenously dispersed graphene; substantially homogenously dispersing aluminum powder into the first dispersion to form a substantially homogeneous dispersion; evaporating the substantially homogenous dispersion to form a powder mixture; and heating the powder mixture and cooling to form the graphene doped aluminum composite, wherein the heating the powder mixture further comprises heating the powder mixture to a temperature where aluminum melts while graphene remains in solid form and cooling includes the formation of planar hexagonal graphene ring structure seeding the formation of crystals of aluminum to form the r a]graphene doped aluminum composite. Currently amended
The method of claim 1 wherein either of the substantially homogenously dispersing the graphene powder or the substantially homogenously dispersing the aluminum powder comprises at least one of: stirring continuously, stirring in intervals, or operating an ultrasonic device. Previously presented
The method of claim 1 wherein the evaporating the substantially homogeneous dispersion occurs at 20 degrees Celsius. Previously presented
The method of claim 1, further comprising preventing oxidation of the powder mixture by utilizing an atmosphere of at least one of argon or nitrogen. Previously presented
The method of claim 1 wherein the graphene doped aluminum composite has an electrical conductivity that is at least 0.7 S/m and a thermal conductivity that is at least 400 W/m -K. Original
The method of claim 1 wherein the crystallizing aluminum includes forming two cubic close-packed crystals of aluminum on each of the graphene ring structures. Previously presented
The method of claim 1, further comprising at least one of pressing or extruding the graphene doped aluminum composite. Original
A composite material, comprising: graphene rings each doped with at least one aluminum crystal as obtained by the method of claim 1. Withdrawn
2-3. Canceled
Canceled
Canceled
The method of claim I wherein the evaporating the substantially homogeneous dispersion further comprises operating one of a vacuum chamber or an auxiliary heating device to remove liquid from the substantially homogenous dispersion. Previously presented
Canceled
The method of claim I wherein the heating the powder mixture comprises heating the powder mixture to at least 660 degrees Celsius. Previously presented
Canceled
Canceled
20-23. Canceled
Canceled
A method of forming a graphene doped aluminum composite, the method comprising: homogenously dispersing graphene powder into a carrier liquid to form a first dispersion including homogenously dispersed graphene; homogenously dispersing aluminum powder into the first dispersion to form a homogeneous dispersion; evaporating the homogenous dispersion to form a powder mixture; and heating the powder mixture and cooling to form the graphene doped aluminum composite, wherein the heating the powder mixture further comprises heating the powder mixture to a temperature where aluminum melts while graphene remains in solid form and cooling includes the formation of planar hexagonal graphene ring structure seeding the formation of crystals of aluminum to form the graphene doped aluminum composite. New
The method of claim 24 wherein either of the homogenously dispersing the graphene powder or the homogenously dispersing the aluminum powder comprises at least one of: stirring continuously, stirring in intervals, or operating an ultrasonic device. New
The method of claim 24 wherein the heating the powder mixture comprises heating the powder mixture to at least 660 degrees Celsius.
The method of claim 24 wherein the crystallizing packed crystals of aluminum on each of the graphene New aluminum includes forming two cubic close-ring structures. New
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
electronics chassis/thermal management member
heat sink/radiator/heat spreader/heat pipe
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphene powder
aluminum powder
Al
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
FIG. 2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0015] Aspects of the present disclosure describe an approach to form and utilize a graphene doped aluminum composite material. …
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
Electrical Conductivity | ≥ 0.7 S/m | graphene doped aluminum composite |
Thermal Conductivity | ≥ 400 W/m·K |
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US 10,829,677Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 schematically illustrates an aircraft 10 with a thermal management member 11, illustrated as an on-board electronics chassis 12 (shown in phantom) for …
FIG. 2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0015] Aspects of the present disclosure describe an approach to form and utilize a graphene doped aluminum composite material. …
FIG. 3 illustrates a method of forming a graphene doped aluminum composite 50 such as that utilized in the electronics chassis 12 and avionics system card 64. …
FIG. 4. A planar hexagonal graphene ring structure 80 includes a six-way bond between carbon atoms. The graphene ring structure 80 can seed the formation of …
FIG. 5 and schematically illustrate that set of fins 40 can be made from the graphene doped aluminum composite 50. Further still, it is schematically …
FIG. 6, it is contemplated that the graphene doped aluminum composite 50 can be utilized in a wide variety of conductive components. An exemplary heat sink 112 …
FIG. 7 illustrates another conductive component in the form of a radiator 122. The radiator 122 includes conductive sidewal ls 124 and a plurality of …
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A method of forming a graphene doped aluminum composite, the method comprising: homogenously dispersing graphene powder into a carrier liquid to form a first dispersion including homogenously dispersed graphene; substantially homogenously dispersing aluminum powder into the first dispersion to form a substantially homogeneous dispersion; evaporating the substantially homogenous dispersion to form a powder mixture; and heating the powder mixture and cooling to form the graphene doped aluminum composite, wherein the heating the powder mixture further comprises heating the powder mixture to a temperature where aluminum melts while graphene remains in solid form and cooling includes the formation of planar hexagonal graphene ring structure seeding the formation of crystals of aluminum to form the r a]graphene doped aluminum composite. Currently amended
The method of claim 1 wherein either of the substantially homogenously dispersing the graphene powder or the substantially homogenously dispersing the aluminum powder comprises at least one of: stirring continuously, stirring in intervals, or operating an ultrasonic device. Previously presented
The method of claim 1 wherein the evaporating the substantially homogeneous dispersion occurs at 20 degrees Celsius. Previously presented
The method of claim 1, further comprising preventing oxidation of the powder mixture by utilizing an atmosphere of at least one of argon or nitrogen. Previously presented
The method of claim 1 wherein the graphene doped aluminum composite has an electrical conductivity that is at least 0.7 S/m and a thermal conductivity that is at least 400 W/m -K. Original
The method of claim 1 wherein the crystallizing aluminum includes forming two cubic close-packed crystals of aluminum on each of the graphene ring structures. Previously presented
The method of claim 1, further comprising at least one of pressing or extruding the graphene doped aluminum composite. Original
A composite material, comprising: graphene rings each doped with at least one aluminum crystal as obtained by the method of claim 1. Withdrawn
2-3. Canceled
Canceled
Canceled
The method of claim I wherein the evaporating the substantially homogeneous dispersion further comprises operating one of a vacuum chamber or an auxiliary heating device to remove liquid from the substantially homogenous dispersion. Previously presented
Canceled
The method of claim I wherein the heating the powder mixture comprises heating the powder mixture to at least 660 degrees Celsius. Previously presented
Canceled
Canceled
20-23. Canceled
Canceled
A method of forming a graphene doped aluminum composite, the method comprising: homogenously dispersing graphene powder into a carrier liquid to form a first dispersion including homogenously dispersed graphene; homogenously dispersing aluminum powder into the first dispersion to form a homogeneous dispersion; evaporating the homogenous dispersion to form a powder mixture; and heating the powder mixture and cooling to form the graphene doped aluminum composite, wherein the heating the powder mixture further comprises heating the powder mixture to a temperature where aluminum melts while graphene remains in solid form and cooling includes the formation of planar hexagonal graphene ring structure seeding the formation of crystals of aluminum to form the graphene doped aluminum composite. New
The method of claim 24 wherein either of the homogenously dispersing the graphene powder or the homogenously dispersing the aluminum powder comprises at least one of: stirring continuously, stirring in intervals, or operating an ultrasonic device. New
The method of claim 24 wherein the heating the powder mixture comprises heating the powder mixture to at least 660 degrees Celsius.
The method of claim 24 wherein the crystallizing packed crystals of aluminum on each of the graphene New aluminum includes forming two cubic close-ring structures. New
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
electronics chassis/thermal management member
heat sink/radiator/heat spreader/heat pipe
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphene powder
aluminum powder
Al
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
FIG. 2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0015] Aspects of the present disclosure describe an approach to form and utilize a graphene doped aluminum composite material. …
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
Electrical Conductivity | ≥ 0.7 S/m | graphene doped aluminum composite |
Thermal Conductivity | ≥ 400 W/m·K |
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graphene doped aluminum composite
carrier liquid
— | 300–700 W | — |
Temperature | ≥ 660 °C | — |
— | ≥ 400 W | — |
graphene doped aluminum composite
carrier liquid
— | 300–700 W | — |
Temperature | ≥ 660 °C | — |
— | ≥ 400 W | — |
graphene doped aluminum composite
carrier liquid
— | 300–700 W | — |
Temperature | ≥ 660 °C | — |
— | ≥ 400 W | — |
graphene doped aluminum composite
carrier liquid
— | 300–700 W | — |
Temperature | ≥ 660 °C | — |
— | ≥ 400 W | — |