Molecular Rebar Design, LLC (20240343928). Coatings with Discrete Carbon Nanotubes for Energy Storage and Additive Manufacturing simplified abstract
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Coatings with Discrete Carbon Nanotubes for Energy Storage and Additive Manufacturing
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Clive Paul Bosnyak of Dripping Springs TX (US)
Coatings with Discrete Carbon Nanotubes for Energy Storage and Additive Manufacturing - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240343928 titled 'Coatings with Discrete Carbon Nanotubes for Energy Storage and Additive Manufacturing
Simplified Explanation: Novel coating compositions using discrete carbon nanotubes are disclosed for energy storage devices and additive manufacturing. These coatings have specific porosity ranges and surface modifications to enhance material flow.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Coatings comprised of discrete carbon nanotubes with controlled porosity
- Surface modifications for improved wetting and material flow
- Less than 20% mass of large bundles or ropes of carbon nanotubes
- Average thickness ranging from 5 to 2000 nanometers
- Suitable for energy storage device electrodes and additive manufacturing parts
Potential Applications: The technology can be used in energy storage devices, additive manufacturing, and electrode production for improved performance.
Problems Solved: The coatings address the need for higher electron conductivity in energy storage devices and additive manufacturing parts.
Benefits:
- Enhanced electron conductivity
- Improved performance in energy storage devices and additive manufacturing
- Controlled porosity for optimized material flow
Commercial Applications: The technology can be applied in the production of energy storage devices, electrodes, and additive manufacturing components for various industries.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior research on carbon nanotube coatings for energy storage devices and additive manufacturing processes.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay informed about the latest advancements in carbon nanotube coatings for energy storage and additive manufacturing applications.
Questions about Carbon Nanotube Coatings: 1. How do carbon nanotube coatings compare to traditional coatings in energy storage devices? 2. What are the potential environmental impacts of using carbon nanotube coatings in additive manufacturing processes?
Original Abstract Submitted
novel coating compositions are disclosed for use in energy storage devices and additive manufacturing. the coatings are comprised of discrete carbon nanotubes wherein the coatings have a selected range of porosity, and optionally the discrete carbon nanotubes have selected surface modifications to improve wetting or flow of material through the pores of the carbon nanotube coating. the coatings have less than about 20% mass of bundles or ropes of carbon nanotubes with a dimension larger than about 5 micrometers the coatings are of average thickness from about 5 nanometers to about 2000 nanometers and can be applied onto particles of diameter less than about 1000 micrometers, or films. improved energy storage, or additive part performances include, but not limited to, higher electron conductivity for electrodes of energy storage devices, and higher electron conductivity for parts made by additive manufacturing. the coatings are particularly suitable for additive manufacturing of energy storage devices, and electrodes made using a dry electrode process.
