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US 9,721,726GRAPHENE MOUNTED ON AEROGEL
Jeffrey A. Bowers
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FIGS. 1 -2, schematic plan views of a portion of a graphene sheet 10 are shown according to exemplary embodiments. Graphene forms a hexagonal or honeycomb …
FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view of a portion of a graphene sheet, shown according to another embodiment. [0013]
FIG. 3, a schematic elevation view of the graphene sheet 10 and a substrate 30 is shown, according to an exemplary embodiment. The graphene sheet 10 may be …
FIGS. 4A and 6A-6C, schematic block diagrams of aerogel substrates 30 and graphene sheets 10 are shown, according to exemplary embodiments. As shown in
FIGS. 5A-5 B, schematic diagrams of an aerogel substrate 30 and a graphene sheet 10 are shown, according to an exemplary embodiment. The substrate 30 is shown …
FIG. 6B may be configured as a capacitor, e.g., to form a static electric field between the graphene sheets 10 and across the substrate 30. The first graphene …
FIG. 7A is a schematic elevational view of a substrate and a graphene sheet, shown according to another embodiment. [0019]
FIGS. 8A-8 B are schematic cross-sectional elevational views of a substrate and a graphene sheet, shown according to various embodiments. [0021]
FIGS. 9A-9 B are schematic elevational views of a substrate and a graphene sheet, shown according to various embodiments. -3- 4813-8318-9548 1 Atty. Dkt. No.: …
FIG. 10, a flowchart of a process 100 for reducing phononic coupling between a graphene monolayer and a substrate is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 11, a flowchart of a process 110 for reducing phononic coupling between a graphene monolayer and a substrate is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 12, a flowchart of a process 120 for reducing phononic coupling between a graphene monolayer and a substrate is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 13, a flowchart of a process 130 for reducing phononic coupling between a graphene monolayer and a substrate is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 14, a flowchart of a process 150 for reducing phononic coupling between a graphene monolayer and a substrate is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 15, a flowchart of a process 170 for reducing phononic coupling between a graphene monolayer and a substrate is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 16, a flowchart of a process 200 for preserving electronic properties in a mechanically supported graphene sheet is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 17, a flowchart of a process 210 for preserving electronic properties in a mechanically supported graphene sheet is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 18, a flowchart of a process 220 for preserving electronic properties in a mechanically supported graphene sheet is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 19, a flowchart of a process 300 for forming a circuit board is shown, according to an exemplary embodiment. Process 300 is shown to include the steps of …
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
(Withdrawn-Currently Amended) An apparatus having reduced phononic coupling between layers comprising: an aerogel substrate including a first side having a first structured surface and a second side having a second structured surface different from the first structured surface; and a first graphene film coupled to the first side of the aerogel substrate; wherein the aerogel substrate comprises a lateral support structure configured to apply a tensile force to the first graphene fil m first structured surface comprises a plurality of structures configured to interface with the first graphene film at sites where minimal perturbation of in-plane properties is important.
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first graphene film comprises a monolayer of graphene. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a second graphene film coupled to the second side of the aerogel substrate. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a second aerogel substrate; wherein the first graphene film is coupled to the second aerogel substrate. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first graphene film comprises a macroscopic sheet. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first graphene film comprises a non-carbon atom. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first graphene film substantially defines a plane and a functional group extending out of the plane. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first graphene film is mechanically coupled to the aerogel substrate. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the aerogel substrate comprises silica. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the aerogel substrate comprises carbon. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the aerogel substrate comprises carbon nanotubes. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the aerogel substrate comprises graphene. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the aerogel substrate comprises an oxide of carbon. withdrawn
A system having preserved electronic properties in a supported graphene sheet comprising: -3-4829-7172-7680 Atty. Dkt. No.: 103315-0391 (0510-026-001-C₂C₁C₁) an aerogel substrate; and a graphene sheet supported by the aerogel substrate; wherein the aerogel substrate comprises at least one lateral support structure configured to apply a tensile force to the graphene sheet.
The system of claim 16, wherein the graphene sheet comprises a monolayer of graphene.
The system of claim 16, further comprising a second aerogel substrate supported by the graphene sheet opposite the aerogel substrate.
The system of claim 16, further comprising a second graphene sheet; wherein the aerogel substrate comprises a first side and a second side, the first side configured to support the graphene sheet, and the second side configured to support the second graphene sheet.
The system of claim 16, wherein the at least one lateral support structure supports the graphene sheet at a site where minimal perturbation of in-plane properties is not important.
The system of claim 16, further comprising a second aerogel substrate; wherein the graphene sheet comprises a first side and a second side opposite the first side, wherein the first side of the graphene sheet is supported by the first aerogel substrate, and the second side of the graphene sheet supports the second aerogel substrate.
The system of claim 16, wherein the graphene sheet comprises a macroscopic sheet. -4-4829-7172-7680 Atty. Dkt. No.: 103315-0391 (0510-026-001-C₂C₁C₁)
The system of claim 16, wherein the graphene sheet substantially defines a plane and a functional group extending out of the plane.
The system of claim 16, wherein the graphene sheet bonds to the aerogel substrate via one or more functional groups.
A circuit board, comprising: a first substrate formed of aerogel, the first substrate comprising a first side and a second side opposite the first side; and a single graphene film comprising a first portion and a second portion and having a device disposed thereon; wherein the first portion of the single graphene film is disposed adjacent the first side of the substrate, wherein the second portion of the single graphene film is disposed adjacent the second side of the substrate.
The circuit board of claim 28, wherein the device comprises a photonic circuit.
The circuit board of claim 28, wherein the device comprises a plasmonic circuit.
The circuit board of claim 28, wherein the device comprises an electronic circuit.
The circuit board of claim 28, wherein the device comprises an integrated circuit. -5-4829-7172-7680
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
apparatus with reduced phononic coupling (aerogel substrate + graphene film)
capacitor (graphene-aerogel-graphene)
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphene film/graphene sheet
aerogel substrate
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
FIG. 6B may be configured as a capacitor, e.g., to form a static electric field between the graphene sheets 10 and across the substrate 30. The first graphene …
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
electron mobility of freestanding graphene (background reference value) | 200000 cm²/V-sec | graphene film/graphene sheet |
electron mobility of graphene on silicon substrate (background reference value) |
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FIGS. 1 -2, schematic plan views of a portion of a graphene sheet 10 are shown according to exemplary embodiments. Graphene forms a hexagonal or honeycomb …
FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view of a portion of a graphene sheet, shown according to another embodiment. [0013]
FIG. 3, a schematic elevation view of the graphene sheet 10 and a substrate 30 is shown, according to an exemplary embodiment. The graphene sheet 10 may be …
FIGS. 4A and 6A-6C, schematic block diagrams of aerogel substrates 30 and graphene sheets 10 are shown, according to exemplary embodiments. As shown in
FIGS. 5A-5 B, schematic diagrams of an aerogel substrate 30 and a graphene sheet 10 are shown, according to an exemplary embodiment. The substrate 30 is shown …
FIG. 6B may be configured as a capacitor, e.g., to form a static electric field between the graphene sheets 10 and across the substrate 30. The first graphene …
FIG. 7A is a schematic elevational view of a substrate and a graphene sheet, shown according to another embodiment. [0019]
FIGS. 8A-8 B are schematic cross-sectional elevational views of a substrate and a graphene sheet, shown according to various embodiments. [0021]
FIGS. 9A-9 B are schematic elevational views of a substrate and a graphene sheet, shown according to various embodiments. -3- 4813-8318-9548 1 Atty. Dkt. No.: …
FIG. 10, a flowchart of a process 100 for reducing phononic coupling between a graphene monolayer and a substrate is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 11, a flowchart of a process 110 for reducing phononic coupling between a graphene monolayer and a substrate is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 12, a flowchart of a process 120 for reducing phononic coupling between a graphene monolayer and a substrate is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 13, a flowchart of a process 130 for reducing phononic coupling between a graphene monolayer and a substrate is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 14, a flowchart of a process 150 for reducing phononic coupling between a graphene monolayer and a substrate is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 15, a flowchart of a process 170 for reducing phononic coupling between a graphene monolayer and a substrate is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 16, a flowchart of a process 200 for preserving electronic properties in a mechanically supported graphene sheet is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 17, a flowchart of a process 210 for preserving electronic properties in a mechanically supported graphene sheet is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 18, a flowchart of a process 220 for preserving electronic properties in a mechanically supported graphene sheet is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 19, a flowchart of a process 300 for forming a circuit board is shown, according to an exemplary embodiment. Process 300 is shown to include the steps of …
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
(Withdrawn-Currently Amended) An apparatus having reduced phononic coupling between layers comprising: an aerogel substrate including a first side having a first structured surface and a second side having a second structured surface different from the first structured surface; and a first graphene film coupled to the first side of the aerogel substrate; wherein the aerogel substrate comprises a lateral support structure configured to apply a tensile force to the first graphene fil m first structured surface comprises a plurality of structures configured to interface with the first graphene film at sites where minimal perturbation of in-plane properties is important.
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first graphene film comprises a monolayer of graphene. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a second graphene film coupled to the second side of the aerogel substrate. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a second aerogel substrate; wherein the first graphene film is coupled to the second aerogel substrate. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first graphene film comprises a macroscopic sheet. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first graphene film comprises a non-carbon atom. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first graphene film substantially defines a plane and a functional group extending out of the plane. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first graphene film is mechanically coupled to the aerogel substrate. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the aerogel substrate comprises silica. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the aerogel substrate comprises carbon. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the aerogel substrate comprises carbon nanotubes. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the aerogel substrate comprises graphene. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the aerogel substrate comprises an oxide of carbon. withdrawn
A system having preserved electronic properties in a supported graphene sheet comprising: -3-4829-7172-7680 Atty. Dkt. No.: 103315-0391 (0510-026-001-C₂C₁C₁) an aerogel substrate; and a graphene sheet supported by the aerogel substrate; wherein the aerogel substrate comprises at least one lateral support structure configured to apply a tensile force to the graphene sheet.
The system of claim 16, wherein the graphene sheet comprises a monolayer of graphene.
The system of claim 16, further comprising a second aerogel substrate supported by the graphene sheet opposite the aerogel substrate.
The system of claim 16, further comprising a second graphene sheet; wherein the aerogel substrate comprises a first side and a second side, the first side configured to support the graphene sheet, and the second side configured to support the second graphene sheet.
The system of claim 16, wherein the at least one lateral support structure supports the graphene sheet at a site where minimal perturbation of in-plane properties is not important.
The system of claim 16, further comprising a second aerogel substrate; wherein the graphene sheet comprises a first side and a second side opposite the first side, wherein the first side of the graphene sheet is supported by the first aerogel substrate, and the second side of the graphene sheet supports the second aerogel substrate.
The system of claim 16, wherein the graphene sheet comprises a macroscopic sheet. -4-4829-7172-7680 Atty. Dkt. No.: 103315-0391 (0510-026-001-C₂C₁C₁)
The system of claim 16, wherein the graphene sheet substantially defines a plane and a functional group extending out of the plane.
The system of claim 16, wherein the graphene sheet bonds to the aerogel substrate via one or more functional groups.
A circuit board, comprising: a first substrate formed of aerogel, the first substrate comprising a first side and a second side opposite the first side; and a single graphene film comprising a first portion and a second portion and having a device disposed thereon; wherein the first portion of the single graphene film is disposed adjacent the first side of the substrate, wherein the second portion of the single graphene film is disposed adjacent the second side of the substrate.
The circuit board of claim 28, wherein the device comprises a photonic circuit.
The circuit board of claim 28, wherein the device comprises a plasmonic circuit.
The circuit board of claim 28, wherein the device comprises an electronic circuit.
The circuit board of claim 28, wherein the device comprises an integrated circuit. -5-4829-7172-7680
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
apparatus with reduced phononic coupling (aerogel substrate + graphene film)
capacitor (graphene-aerogel-graphene)
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphene film/graphene sheet
aerogel substrate
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
FIG. 6B may be configured as a capacitor, e.g., to form a static electric field between the graphene sheets 10 and across the substrate 30. The first graphene …
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
electron mobility of freestanding graphene (background reference value) | 200000 cm²/V-sec | graphene film/graphene sheet |
electron mobility of graphene on silicon substrate (background reference value) |
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FIGS. 1 -2, schematic plan views of a portion of a graphene sheet 10 are shown according to exemplary embodiments. Graphene forms a hexagonal or honeycomb …
FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view of a portion of a graphene sheet, shown according to another embodiment. [0013]
FIG. 3, a schematic elevation view of the graphene sheet 10 and a substrate 30 is shown, according to an exemplary embodiment. The graphene sheet 10 may be …
FIGS. 4A and 6A-6C, schematic block diagrams of aerogel substrates 30 and graphene sheets 10 are shown, according to exemplary embodiments. As shown in
FIGS. 5A-5 B, schematic diagrams of an aerogel substrate 30 and a graphene sheet 10 are shown, according to an exemplary embodiment. The substrate 30 is shown …
FIG. 6B may be configured as a capacitor, e.g., to form a static electric field between the graphene sheets 10 and across the substrate 30. The first graphene …
FIG. 7A is a schematic elevational view of a substrate and a graphene sheet, shown according to another embodiment. [0019]
FIGS. 8A-8 B are schematic cross-sectional elevational views of a substrate and a graphene sheet, shown according to various embodiments. [0021]
FIGS. 9A-9 B are schematic elevational views of a substrate and a graphene sheet, shown according to various embodiments. -3- 4813-8318-9548 1 Atty. Dkt. No.: …
FIG. 10, a flowchart of a process 100 for reducing phononic coupling between a graphene monolayer and a substrate is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 11, a flowchart of a process 110 for reducing phononic coupling between a graphene monolayer and a substrate is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 12, a flowchart of a process 120 for reducing phononic coupling between a graphene monolayer and a substrate is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 13, a flowchart of a process 130 for reducing phononic coupling between a graphene monolayer and a substrate is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 14, a flowchart of a process 150 for reducing phononic coupling between a graphene monolayer and a substrate is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 15, a flowchart of a process 170 for reducing phononic coupling between a graphene monolayer and a substrate is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 16, a flowchart of a process 200 for preserving electronic properties in a mechanically supported graphene sheet is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 17, a flowchart of a process 210 for preserving electronic properties in a mechanically supported graphene sheet is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 18, a flowchart of a process 220 for preserving electronic properties in a mechanically supported graphene sheet is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 19, a flowchart of a process 300 for forming a circuit board is shown, according to an exemplary embodiment. Process 300 is shown to include the steps of …
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
(Withdrawn-Currently Amended) An apparatus having reduced phononic coupling between layers comprising: an aerogel substrate including a first side having a first structured surface and a second side having a second structured surface different from the first structured surface; and a first graphene film coupled to the first side of the aerogel substrate; wherein the aerogel substrate comprises a lateral support structure configured to apply a tensile force to the first graphene fil m first structured surface comprises a plurality of structures configured to interface with the first graphene film at sites where minimal perturbation of in-plane properties is important.
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first graphene film comprises a monolayer of graphene. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a second graphene film coupled to the second side of the aerogel substrate. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a second aerogel substrate; wherein the first graphene film is coupled to the second aerogel substrate. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first graphene film comprises a macroscopic sheet. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first graphene film comprises a non-carbon atom. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first graphene film substantially defines a plane and a functional group extending out of the plane. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first graphene film is mechanically coupled to the aerogel substrate. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the aerogel substrate comprises silica. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the aerogel substrate comprises carbon. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the aerogel substrate comprises carbon nanotubes. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the aerogel substrate comprises graphene. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the aerogel substrate comprises an oxide of carbon. withdrawn
A system having preserved electronic properties in a supported graphene sheet comprising: -3-4829-7172-7680 Atty. Dkt. No.: 103315-0391 (0510-026-001-C₂C₁C₁) an aerogel substrate; and a graphene sheet supported by the aerogel substrate; wherein the aerogel substrate comprises at least one lateral support structure configured to apply a tensile force to the graphene sheet.
The system of claim 16, wherein the graphene sheet comprises a monolayer of graphene.
The system of claim 16, further comprising a second aerogel substrate supported by the graphene sheet opposite the aerogel substrate.
The system of claim 16, further comprising a second graphene sheet; wherein the aerogel substrate comprises a first side and a second side, the first side configured to support the graphene sheet, and the second side configured to support the second graphene sheet.
The system of claim 16, wherein the at least one lateral support structure supports the graphene sheet at a site where minimal perturbation of in-plane properties is not important.
The system of claim 16, further comprising a second aerogel substrate; wherein the graphene sheet comprises a first side and a second side opposite the first side, wherein the first side of the graphene sheet is supported by the first aerogel substrate, and the second side of the graphene sheet supports the second aerogel substrate.
The system of claim 16, wherein the graphene sheet comprises a macroscopic sheet. -4-4829-7172-7680 Atty. Dkt. No.: 103315-0391 (0510-026-001-C₂C₁C₁)
The system of claim 16, wherein the graphene sheet substantially defines a plane and a functional group extending out of the plane.
The system of claim 16, wherein the graphene sheet bonds to the aerogel substrate via one or more functional groups.
A circuit board, comprising: a first substrate formed of aerogel, the first substrate comprising a first side and a second side opposite the first side; and a single graphene film comprising a first portion and a second portion and having a device disposed thereon; wherein the first portion of the single graphene film is disposed adjacent the first side of the substrate, wherein the second portion of the single graphene film is disposed adjacent the second side of the substrate.
The circuit board of claim 28, wherein the device comprises a photonic circuit.
The circuit board of claim 28, wherein the device comprises a plasmonic circuit.
The circuit board of claim 28, wherein the device comprises an electronic circuit.
The circuit board of claim 28, wherein the device comprises an integrated circuit. -5-4829-7172-7680
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
apparatus with reduced phononic coupling (aerogel substrate + graphene film)
capacitor (graphene-aerogel-graphene)
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphene film/graphene sheet
aerogel substrate
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
FIG. 6B may be configured as a capacitor, e.g., to form a static electric field between the graphene sheets 10 and across the substrate 30. The first graphene …
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
electron mobility of freestanding graphene (background reference value) | 200000 cm²/V-sec | graphene film/graphene sheet |
electron mobility of graphene on silicon substrate (background reference value) |
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FIGS. 1 -2, schematic plan views of a portion of a graphene sheet 10 are shown according to exemplary embodiments. Graphene forms a hexagonal or honeycomb …
FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view of a portion of a graphene sheet, shown according to another embodiment. [0013]
FIG. 3, a schematic elevation view of the graphene sheet 10 and a substrate 30 is shown, according to an exemplary embodiment. The graphene sheet 10 may be …
FIGS. 4A and 6A-6C, schematic block diagrams of aerogel substrates 30 and graphene sheets 10 are shown, according to exemplary embodiments. As shown in
FIGS. 5A-5 B, schematic diagrams of an aerogel substrate 30 and a graphene sheet 10 are shown, according to an exemplary embodiment. The substrate 30 is shown …
FIG. 6B may be configured as a capacitor, e.g., to form a static electric field between the graphene sheets 10 and across the substrate 30. The first graphene …
FIG. 7A is a schematic elevational view of a substrate and a graphene sheet, shown according to another embodiment. [0019]
FIGS. 8A-8 B are schematic cross-sectional elevational views of a substrate and a graphene sheet, shown according to various embodiments. [0021]
FIGS. 9A-9 B are schematic elevational views of a substrate and a graphene sheet, shown according to various embodiments. -3- 4813-8318-9548 1 Atty. Dkt. No.: …
FIG. 10, a flowchart of a process 100 for reducing phononic coupling between a graphene monolayer and a substrate is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 11, a flowchart of a process 110 for reducing phononic coupling between a graphene monolayer and a substrate is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 12, a flowchart of a process 120 for reducing phononic coupling between a graphene monolayer and a substrate is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 13, a flowchart of a process 130 for reducing phononic coupling between a graphene monolayer and a substrate is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 14, a flowchart of a process 150 for reducing phononic coupling between a graphene monolayer and a substrate is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 15, a flowchart of a process 170 for reducing phononic coupling between a graphene monolayer and a substrate is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 16, a flowchart of a process 200 for preserving electronic properties in a mechanically supported graphene sheet is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 17, a flowchart of a process 210 for preserving electronic properties in a mechanically supported graphene sheet is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 18, a flowchart of a process 220 for preserving electronic properties in a mechanically supported graphene sheet is shown, according to an exemplary …
FIG. 19, a flowchart of a process 300 for forming a circuit board is shown, according to an exemplary embodiment. Process 300 is shown to include the steps of …
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
(Withdrawn-Currently Amended) An apparatus having reduced phononic coupling between layers comprising: an aerogel substrate including a first side having a first structured surface and a second side having a second structured surface different from the first structured surface; and a first graphene film coupled to the first side of the aerogel substrate; wherein the aerogel substrate comprises a lateral support structure configured to apply a tensile force to the first graphene fil m first structured surface comprises a plurality of structures configured to interface with the first graphene film at sites where minimal perturbation of in-plane properties is important.
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first graphene film comprises a monolayer of graphene. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a second graphene film coupled to the second side of the aerogel substrate. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a second aerogel substrate; wherein the first graphene film is coupled to the second aerogel substrate. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first graphene film comprises a macroscopic sheet. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first graphene film comprises a non-carbon atom. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first graphene film substantially defines a plane and a functional group extending out of the plane. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first graphene film is mechanically coupled to the aerogel substrate. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the aerogel substrate comprises silica. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the aerogel substrate comprises carbon. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the aerogel substrate comprises carbon nanotubes. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the aerogel substrate comprises graphene. withdrawn
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the aerogel substrate comprises an oxide of carbon. withdrawn
A system having preserved electronic properties in a supported graphene sheet comprising: -3-4829-7172-7680 Atty. Dkt. No.: 103315-0391 (0510-026-001-C₂C₁C₁) an aerogel substrate; and a graphene sheet supported by the aerogel substrate; wherein the aerogel substrate comprises at least one lateral support structure configured to apply a tensile force to the graphene sheet.
The system of claim 16, wherein the graphene sheet comprises a monolayer of graphene.
The system of claim 16, further comprising a second aerogel substrate supported by the graphene sheet opposite the aerogel substrate.
The system of claim 16, further comprising a second graphene sheet; wherein the aerogel substrate comprises a first side and a second side, the first side configured to support the graphene sheet, and the second side configured to support the second graphene sheet.
The system of claim 16, wherein the at least one lateral support structure supports the graphene sheet at a site where minimal perturbation of in-plane properties is not important.
The system of claim 16, further comprising a second aerogel substrate; wherein the graphene sheet comprises a first side and a second side opposite the first side, wherein the first side of the graphene sheet is supported by the first aerogel substrate, and the second side of the graphene sheet supports the second aerogel substrate.
The system of claim 16, wherein the graphene sheet comprises a macroscopic sheet. -4-4829-7172-7680 Atty. Dkt. No.: 103315-0391 (0510-026-001-C₂C₁C₁)
The system of claim 16, wherein the graphene sheet substantially defines a plane and a functional group extending out of the plane.
The system of claim 16, wherein the graphene sheet bonds to the aerogel substrate via one or more functional groups.
A circuit board, comprising: a first substrate formed of aerogel, the first substrate comprising a first side and a second side opposite the first side; and a single graphene film comprising a first portion and a second portion and having a device disposed thereon; wherein the first portion of the single graphene film is disposed adjacent the first side of the substrate, wherein the second portion of the single graphene film is disposed adjacent the second side of the substrate.
The circuit board of claim 28, wherein the device comprises a photonic circuit.
The circuit board of claim 28, wherein the device comprises a plasmonic circuit.
The circuit board of claim 28, wherein the device comprises an electronic circuit.
The circuit board of claim 28, wherein the device comprises an integrated circuit. -5-4829-7172-7680
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
apparatus with reduced phononic coupling (aerogel substrate + graphene film)
capacitor (graphene-aerogel-graphene)
Materials described outside the worked examples.
graphene film/graphene sheet
aerogel substrate
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
FIG. 6B may be configured as a capacitor, e.g., to form a static electric field between the graphene sheets 10 and across the substrate 30. The first graphene …
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
electron mobility of freestanding graphene (background reference value) | 200000 cm²/V-sec | graphene film/graphene sheet |
electron mobility of graphene on silicon substrate (background reference value) |
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system with preserved electronic properties (aerogel-supported graphene sheet)
circuit board (aerogel substrate + single graphene film with device)
SiO₂
carbon aerogel
carbon nanotube aerogel
carbon oxide aerogel
durability, in any of a wide variety of colors, textures, and combinations. Additionally, in the subject description, the word "exemplary" is used to mean serving as an example, instance or illustration. Any embodiment or design described herein as "exemplary"
graphene film/graphene sheet |
system with preserved electronic properties (aerogel-supported graphene sheet)
circuit board (aerogel substrate + single graphene film with device)
SiO₂
carbon aerogel
carbon nanotube aerogel
carbon oxide aerogel
durability, in any of a wide variety of colors, textures, and combinations. Additionally, in the subject description, the word "exemplary" is used to mean serving as an example, instance or illustration. Any embodiment or design described herein as "exemplary"
graphene film/graphene sheet |
system with preserved electronic properties (aerogel-supported graphene sheet)
circuit board (aerogel substrate + single graphene film with device)
SiO₂
carbon aerogel
carbon nanotube aerogel
carbon oxide aerogel
durability, in any of a wide variety of colors, textures, and combinations. Additionally, in the subject description, the word "exemplary" is used to mean serving as an example, instance or illustration. Any embodiment or design described herein as "exemplary"
graphene film/graphene sheet |
system with preserved electronic properties (aerogel-supported graphene sheet)
circuit board (aerogel substrate + single graphene film with device)
SiO₂
carbon aerogel
carbon nanotube aerogel
carbon oxide aerogel
durability, in any of a wide variety of colors, textures, and combinations. Additionally, in the subject description, the word "exemplary" is used to mean serving as an example, instance or illustration. Any embodiment or design described herein as "exemplary"
graphene film/graphene sheet |