Unleash the Power of Precision with Nanoscale Fiber Alignment

Introduction

Imagine a world where materials are engineered down to the tiniest detail, offering unprecedented strength, flexibility, and performance. Our patented “Nanoscale Fiber Films, Composites, and Methods for Alignment of Nanoscale Fibers by Mechanical Stretching” (Patent #10391703) is your key to unlocking this world.

The Vision

In the quest for lighter, stronger, and more efficient materials, the alignment of nanoscale fibers is a game-changer. But aligning these fibers with precision has been a challenge—until now. Our innovative mechanical stretching method achieves perfect alignment, creating materials with properties that are finely tuned for peak performance.

Why It Matters

Strength in Alignment: When nanoscale fibers are aligned, they create a material that is not only incredibly strong but also lightweight. This combination is invaluable in industries like aerospace, automotive, and sporting goods, where every gram counts and strength is non-negotiable.
Versatile Applications: From advanced composites used in next-generation aircraft to flexible yet durable films in consumer electronics, this technology offers endless possibilities. It’s not just about making better materials—it’s about redefining what’s possible.
Precision Manufacturing: Our method ensures consistent alignment every time, allowing for scalable production without compromising quality. This is your ticket to bringing high-performance materials to market faster and more efficiently.

The Future Awaits

Ready to revolutionize materials science? License this patent and lead the charge in developing the next generation of advanced composites and films. The future of materials is here—are you ready to shape it?

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Abstract
Claims

Articles including nanoscale fibers aligned by mechanical stretching are provided. Methods for making composite materials comprising a network of aligned nanoscale fibers are also provided. The network of nanoscale fibers may be substantially devoid of a liquid, and may be a buckypaper. The network of nanoscale fibers also may be associated with a supporting medium.

We claim:

1. An article comprising:

a sheet comprising a network of nanoscale fibers and a matrix material, wherein the matrix material comprises a resin,

wherein the network has been mechanically stretched to align at least a portion of the nanoscale fibers, and

wherein the network has (i) a Young’s modulus ranging from about 5 GPa to about 25 GPa in the direction of the nanoscale fiber alignment or greater than 25 GPa in the direction of the nanoscale fiber alignment, and (ii) a tensile strength (a) ranging from about 200 MPa to about 668 MPa in the direction of the nanoscale fiber alignment, or (b) greater than 668 MPa in the direction of the nanoscale fiber alignment.

2. The article of claim 1, further comprising a supporting medium that has been mechanically stretched with the network.

3. The article of claim 2, wherein the supporting medium comprises a flexible thermoplastic material.

4. The article of claim 1, wherein the resin is an epoxy resin.

5. The article of claim 1, wherein the resin comprises a phenolic resin, a polyimide resin, a bismaleimide resin, a cyanate resin, a thermoplastic resin, or a combination thereof.

6. The article of claim 5, wherein the thermoplastic resin comprises nylon, a polyetheretherketone resin, or a combination thereof.

7. The article of claim 1, wherein the network has a tensile strength ranging from about 620 MPa to about 2,088 MPa.

8. The article of claim 1, wherein the network has a tensile strength ranging from about 620 MPa to about 3,081 MPa.

9. The article of claim 1, wherein the network has a tensile strength greater than 3,081 MPa.

10. The article of claim 1, wherein the network has a Young’s modulus ranging from about 47 GPa to about 169 GPa.

11. The article of claim 1, wherein the network has a Young’s modulus ranging from about 47 GPa to about 350 GPa.

Title

Nanoscale fiber films, composites, and methods for alignment of nanoscale fibers by mechanical stretching

Inventor(s)

Jianwen Bao, Zhiyong Liang, Ben Wang, Chun Zhang, Qunfeng Cheng

Assignee(s)

Florida State University Research Foundation Inc

Patent #

10391703

Patent Date

August 27, 2019