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US 10,056,198VERTICALLY ORIENTED GRAPHENE NANOSHEETS ON ALUMINUM ELECTRODES
Ronald A. Outlaw
US
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FIG. 1 is a schematic drawing of VOGN compositions described herein.
FIG. 2 is a schematic drawing of VOGN compositions described herein.
FIG. 3 is a scanning electron microscope image of VOGN compositions on aluminum 30 foil.
FIG. 4 is a scanning electron microscope image of VOGN compositions on aluminum.
FIG. 5a is an image of the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) energy dispersion of X-rays (EDAX) survey of the as-received electrode shown in
FIG. 6 is a spectroscopic image showing the Raman spectra for three different sites of a VOGN on aluminum composition.
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A composition comprising: a plurality of vertically oriented graphene nanosheets on an aluminum substrate; wherein the average thickness at half-height of the plurality of vertically oriented graphene nanosheets is less than 3 nanometers; wherein between the bulk aluminum substrate and vertically oriented graphene nanosheets is an aluminum oxide layer; wherein adjacent to the aluminum oxide layer is a layer of polycrystalline carbon; wherein the plurality of vertically oriented graphene nanosheets are adjacent to the layer of polycrystalline carbon; wherein the average height of the plurality of vertically oriented graphene nanosheets is at least 100 nm; wherein the aluminum oxide layer does not preclude ohmic contact between the polycrystalline carbon layer and the aluminum substrate; and wherein the thickness of the polycrystalline carbon layer exceeds 50 nm. Currently amended
The composition of claim 1, wherein said aluminum oxide layer additionally comprises carbon. Original
The composition of claim 1, wherein said aluminum oxide layer has a thickness of less than 3.0 nanometers. Original
The composition of claim 1, wherein the average height of the plurality of vertically oriented
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
vertically oriented graphene nanosheet electrode on aluminum
Materials described outside the worked examples.
vertically oriented graphene nanosheets
aluminum substrate
Al
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
FIG. 3 is a scanning electron microscope image of VOGN compositions on aluminum 30 foil.
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
average thickness at half-height of VOGN | ≤ 3 nm | vertically oriented graphene nanosheets |
average thickness at half-height of VOGN (embodiment) | ≤ 2 nm |
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US 10,056,198Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 is a schematic drawing of VOGN compositions described herein.
FIG. 2 is a schematic drawing of VOGN compositions described herein.
FIG. 3 is a scanning electron microscope image of VOGN compositions on aluminum 30 foil.
FIG. 4 is a scanning electron microscope image of VOGN compositions on aluminum.
FIG. 5a is an image of the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) energy dispersion of X-rays (EDAX) survey of the as-received electrode shown in
FIG. 6 is a spectroscopic image showing the Raman spectra for three different sites of a VOGN on aluminum composition.
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A composition comprising: a plurality of vertically oriented graphene nanosheets on an aluminum substrate; wherein the average thickness at half-height of the plurality of vertically oriented graphene nanosheets is less than 3 nanometers; wherein between the bulk aluminum substrate and vertically oriented graphene nanosheets is an aluminum oxide layer; wherein adjacent to the aluminum oxide layer is a layer of polycrystalline carbon; wherein the plurality of vertically oriented graphene nanosheets are adjacent to the layer of polycrystalline carbon; wherein the average height of the plurality of vertically oriented graphene nanosheets is at least 100 nm; wherein the aluminum oxide layer does not preclude ohmic contact between the polycrystalline carbon layer and the aluminum substrate; and wherein the thickness of the polycrystalline carbon layer exceeds 50 nm. Currently amended
The composition of claim 1, wherein said aluminum oxide layer additionally comprises carbon. Original
The composition of claim 1, wherein said aluminum oxide layer has a thickness of less than 3.0 nanometers. Original
The composition of claim 1, wherein the average height of the plurality of vertically oriented
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
vertically oriented graphene nanosheet electrode on aluminum
Materials described outside the worked examples.
vertically oriented graphene nanosheets
aluminum substrate
Al
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
FIG. 3 is a scanning electron microscope image of VOGN compositions on aluminum 30 foil.
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
average thickness at half-height of VOGN | ≤ 3 nm | vertically oriented graphene nanosheets |
average thickness at half-height of VOGN (embodiment) | ≤ 2 nm |
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US 10,056,198Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 is a schematic drawing of VOGN compositions described herein.
FIG. 2 is a schematic drawing of VOGN compositions described herein.
FIG. 3 is a scanning electron microscope image of VOGN compositions on aluminum 30 foil.
FIG. 4 is a scanning electron microscope image of VOGN compositions on aluminum.
FIG. 5a is an image of the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) energy dispersion of X-rays (EDAX) survey of the as-received electrode shown in
FIG. 6 is a spectroscopic image showing the Raman spectra for three different sites of a VOGN on aluminum composition.
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A composition comprising: a plurality of vertically oriented graphene nanosheets on an aluminum substrate; wherein the average thickness at half-height of the plurality of vertically oriented graphene nanosheets is less than 3 nanometers; wherein between the bulk aluminum substrate and vertically oriented graphene nanosheets is an aluminum oxide layer; wherein adjacent to the aluminum oxide layer is a layer of polycrystalline carbon; wherein the plurality of vertically oriented graphene nanosheets are adjacent to the layer of polycrystalline carbon; wherein the average height of the plurality of vertically oriented graphene nanosheets is at least 100 nm; wherein the aluminum oxide layer does not preclude ohmic contact between the polycrystalline carbon layer and the aluminum substrate; and wherein the thickness of the polycrystalline carbon layer exceeds 50 nm. Currently amended
The composition of claim 1, wherein said aluminum oxide layer additionally comprises carbon. Original
The composition of claim 1, wherein said aluminum oxide layer has a thickness of less than 3.0 nanometers. Original
The composition of claim 1, wherein the average height of the plurality of vertically oriented
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
vertically oriented graphene nanosheet electrode on aluminum
Materials described outside the worked examples.
vertically oriented graphene nanosheets
aluminum substrate
Al
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
FIG. 3 is a scanning electron microscope image of VOGN compositions on aluminum 30 foil.
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
average thickness at half-height of VOGN | ≤ 3 nm | vertically oriented graphene nanosheets |
average thickness at half-height of VOGN (embodiment) | ≤ 2 nm |
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US 10,056,198Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 is a schematic drawing of VOGN compositions described herein.
FIG. 2 is a schematic drawing of VOGN compositions described herein.
FIG. 3 is a scanning electron microscope image of VOGN compositions on aluminum 30 foil.
FIG. 4 is a scanning electron microscope image of VOGN compositions on aluminum.
FIG. 5a is an image of the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) energy dispersion of X-rays (EDAX) survey of the as-received electrode shown in
FIG. 6 is a spectroscopic image showing the Raman spectra for three different sites of a VOGN on aluminum composition.
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A composition comprising: a plurality of vertically oriented graphene nanosheets on an aluminum substrate; wherein the average thickness at half-height of the plurality of vertically oriented graphene nanosheets is less than 3 nanometers; wherein between the bulk aluminum substrate and vertically oriented graphene nanosheets is an aluminum oxide layer; wherein adjacent to the aluminum oxide layer is a layer of polycrystalline carbon; wherein the plurality of vertically oriented graphene nanosheets are adjacent to the layer of polycrystalline carbon; wherein the average height of the plurality of vertically oriented graphene nanosheets is at least 100 nm; wherein the aluminum oxide layer does not preclude ohmic contact between the polycrystalline carbon layer and the aluminum substrate; and wherein the thickness of the polycrystalline carbon layer exceeds 50 nm. Currently amended
The composition of claim 1, wherein said aluminum oxide layer additionally comprises carbon. Original
The composition of claim 1, wherein said aluminum oxide layer has a thickness of less than 3.0 nanometers. Original
The composition of claim 1, wherein the average height of the plurality of vertically oriented
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
vertically oriented graphene nanosheet electrode on aluminum
Materials described outside the worked examples.
vertically oriented graphene nanosheets
aluminum substrate
Al
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
FIG. 3 is a scanning electron microscope image of VOGN compositions on aluminum 30 foil.
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
average thickness at half-height of VOGN | ≤ 3 nm | vertically oriented graphene nanosheets |
average thickness at half-height of VOGN (embodiment) | ≤ 2 nm |
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aluminum oxide layer
Al₂O₃
polycrystalline carbon layer
FIG. 4 is a scanning electron microscope image of VOGN compositions on aluminum.
FIG. 4 is a scanning electron microscope image of VOGN compositions on aluminum.
FIG. 5a is an image of the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) energy dispersion of X-rays (EDAX) survey of the as-received electrode shown in
FIG. 6 is a spectroscopic image showing the Raman spectra for three different sites of a VOGN on aluminum composition.
aluminum oxide layer thickness (claim range) | ≤ 3 nm | Al₂O₃ |
aluminum oxide layer thickness (typical embodiment) | ≤ 2.5 nm | Al₂O₃ |
polycrystalline carbon layer thickness | ≥ 50 nm | polycrystalline carbon layer |
average height of VOGN | ≥ 100 nm | vertically oriented graphene nanosheets |
Thickness | 2–3 nm | — |
Thickness | ≤ 20 nm | — |
Thickness | ≤ 15 nm | — |
Thickness | ≥ 1 µm | — |
Thickness | ≥ 10 µm | — |
Thickness | ≥ 1 nm | — |
Temperature | ≥ 600 °C | — |
aluminum oxide layer
Al₂O₃
polycrystalline carbon layer
FIG. 4 is a scanning electron microscope image of VOGN compositions on aluminum.
FIG. 4 is a scanning electron microscope image of VOGN compositions on aluminum.
FIG. 5a is an image of the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) energy dispersion of X-rays (EDAX) survey of the as-received electrode shown in
FIG. 6 is a spectroscopic image showing the Raman spectra for three different sites of a VOGN on aluminum composition.
aluminum oxide layer thickness (claim range) | ≤ 3 nm | Al₂O₃ |
aluminum oxide layer thickness (typical embodiment) | ≤ 2.5 nm | Al₂O₃ |
polycrystalline carbon layer thickness | ≥ 50 nm | polycrystalline carbon layer |
average height of VOGN | ≥ 100 nm | vertically oriented graphene nanosheets |
Thickness | 2–3 nm | — |
Thickness | ≤ 20 nm | — |
Thickness | ≤ 15 nm | — |
Thickness | ≥ 1 µm | — |
Thickness | ≥ 10 µm | — |
Thickness | ≥ 1 nm | — |
Temperature | ≥ 600 °C | — |
aluminum oxide layer
Al₂O₃
polycrystalline carbon layer
FIG. 4 is a scanning electron microscope image of VOGN compositions on aluminum.
FIG. 4 is a scanning electron microscope image of VOGN compositions on aluminum.
FIG. 5a is an image of the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) energy dispersion of X-rays (EDAX) survey of the as-received electrode shown in
FIG. 6 is a spectroscopic image showing the Raman spectra for three different sites of a VOGN on aluminum composition.
aluminum oxide layer thickness (claim range) | ≤ 3 nm | Al₂O₃ |
aluminum oxide layer thickness (typical embodiment) | ≤ 2.5 nm | Al₂O₃ |
polycrystalline carbon layer thickness | ≥ 50 nm | polycrystalline carbon layer |
average height of VOGN | ≥ 100 nm | vertically oriented graphene nanosheets |
Thickness | 2–3 nm | — |
Thickness | ≤ 20 nm | — |
Thickness | ≤ 15 nm | — |
Thickness | ≥ 1 µm | — |
Thickness | ≥ 10 µm | — |
Thickness | ≥ 1 nm | — |
Temperature | ≥ 600 °C | — |
aluminum oxide layer
Al₂O₃
polycrystalline carbon layer
FIG. 4 is a scanning electron microscope image of VOGN compositions on aluminum.
FIG. 4 is a scanning electron microscope image of VOGN compositions on aluminum.
FIG. 5a is an image of the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) energy dispersion of X-rays (EDAX) survey of the as-received electrode shown in
FIG. 6 is a spectroscopic image showing the Raman spectra for three different sites of a VOGN on aluminum composition.
aluminum oxide layer thickness (claim range) | ≤ 3 nm | Al₂O₃ |
aluminum oxide layer thickness (typical embodiment) | ≤ 2.5 nm | Al₂O₃ |
polycrystalline carbon layer thickness | ≥ 50 nm | polycrystalline carbon layer |
average height of VOGN | ≥ 100 nm | vertically oriented graphene nanosheets |
Thickness | 2–3 nm | — |
Thickness | ≤ 20 nm | — |
Thickness | ≤ 15 nm | — |
Thickness | ≥ 1 µm | — |
Thickness | ≥ 10 µm | — |
Thickness | ≥ 1 nm | — |
Temperature | ≥ 600 °C | — |