ПОЛОТНА С ПОКРЫТИЕМ, ВКЛЮЧАЮЩИМ ВСПЕНЕННЫЙ ГРАФИТ

Изобретение относится к области кровельных строительных материалов и касается кровельной мембраны из термопластичных полиолефинов (ТПО) и способа ее изготовления. Кровельная мембрана содержит: (a) ТПО слой и (b) полотно с покрытием, прикрепленное к ТПО слою посредством присоединения полотна с покрытием к ТПО слою, когда ТПО слой находится в расплавленном или полурасплавленном состоянии, при этом полотно с покрытием содержит полотно-подложку и покрытие на указанной подложке, причем покрытие содержит связующее вещество и вспененный графит, диспергированный по связующему веществу, где покрытие не содержит иных наполнителей, кроме вспененного графита. Изобретение обеспечивает создание кровельной мембраны с покрытием, включающей вспененный графит, обладающей огнестойкостью и/или устойчивостью к распространению пламени. 2 н. и 8 з.п. ф-лы, 6 ил.

СПОСОБ ОБРАБОТКИ НИТЕЙ ИЗ КАРБИДА КРЕМНИЯ

Изобретение относится к способу обработки нитей из карбида кремния, применяемых для армирования композиционных материалов. Способ включает стадию химической обработки нитей водным раствором кислоты, содержащим фтористоводородную кислоту и азотную кислоту, при температуре 10-30°С для удаления диоксида кремния, который присутствует на поверхности нитей, и для образования слоя микропористого углерода. Указанный водный раствор содержит фтористоводородную кислоту в количестве 0,5-4 моль/л и азотную кислоту в количестве 0,5-5 моль/л, при этом молярное отношение HF/HNOсоставляет менее чем 1,5. Изобретение также относится к способу получения волокнистой заготовки, включающему образование волокнистой структуры, включающей обработанные нити из карбида кремния, и применения указанной заготовки для получения детали, изготовленной из композиционного материала. Технический результат изобретения – улучшение поверхности нитей для последующего связывания с пироуглеродом. 3 н. и 9 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил., 6 пр.

ШВЕЙНАЯ НИТЬ, СШИВАЕМОЕ ЕЮ ПОЛОТНО, А ТАКЖЕ СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ ВОДОНЕПРОНИЦАЕМОГО ШВА

Швейная нить имеет, по меньшей мере, на наружной поверхности пропитку, выполненную по меньшей мере одним первичным материалом, имеющим возможность активации без пенообразования после изготовления шва, для получения продукта для повышенной сцепляемости нити со стачиваемым материалом в шве. Швейная нить позволяет обеспечить водонепроницаемость швов. Предложен также способ изготовления водонепроницаемого шва. 3 с. и 18 з.п.ф-лы, 2 ил.

МАРКИРОВОЧНЫЙ СОСТАВ

НЕПРОМОКАЕМАЯ ВОЗДУХОПРОНИЦАЕМАЯ ТКАНЬ И СПОСОБ ЕЕ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

... 1. Способ изготовления непромокаемой воздухопроницаемой ткани, включающий следующие этапы:покрытие первой стороны ткани непромокаемой воздухопроницаемой мембраной с получением покрытой ткани, при этом одну из сторон непромокаемой воздухопроницаемой мембраны оставляют открытой;нанесение обрабатывающего агента на покрытую ткань с получением обработанной ткани, причем указанный обрабатывающий агент содержит по меньшей мере одно соединение из гидрофобного и олеофобного соединений;и термофиксацию обработанной ткани.2. Способ по п.1, в котором указанный обрабатывающий агент содержит гидрофобное соединение и олеофобное соединение.3. Способ по п.1, в котором указанный обрабатывающий агент содержит гидрофобный фторуглерод, олеофобный фторуглерод, сшитый полимер, смачивающий агент и воду.4. Способ по п.3, в котором гидрофобный фторуглерод имеет концентрацию от 5% до 20%, олеофобный фторуглерод имеет концентрацию от 5% до 15%, сшитый полимер имеет концентрацию от 0% до 5%, смачивающий агент имеет ...

Verfahren zum Herstellen von mit antistatischen bis elektrisch leitenden, nach dem Pastenverfahren hergestellten Kunststoffueberzuegen versehenen Unterlagen

HERSTELLUNG EINES GARNES AUS MIT TEILCHENMATERIAL IMPRÄGNIERTEN ARAMIDFASERN

Synthetische Harzzusammensetzung und daraus hergestelltes poröses Oberflächematerial.

Markierungszusammensetzung, deren Verwendung und diese enthaltende Gegenstände

Markierungszusammensetzung, umfassend eine Infrarot absorbierende partikuläre Komponente sowie ein Kohlenstoffderivat, wobei das Gewichtsverhältnis von Infrarot absorbierender Komponente zu Kohlenstoffderivat im Bereich von 100:1 bis 10.000:1 liegt, wobei die Infrarot absorbierende Komponente ausgewählt ist aus anorganischen Stoffen der Stoffklassen der Oxide, Sulfide und Selenide von Zinn, Zink, Antimon, Molybdän, Wolfram, Wismut und deren Mischverbindungen, wobei Zinnoxide ausgewählt werden aus mit Antimon dotiertem Zinnoxid und mit Fluor dotiertem Zinnoxid, und wobei das Kohlenstoffderivat ausgewählt ist aus Rußen, Graphit, Fullerenen, Graphenen und Carbon-Nanotubes, deren Derivaten sowie deren Mischungen.

ABSORBIERENDES ZELLSTOFFHALTIGES MATERIAL UND VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG

Verfahren zum Herstellen von Echtleder

Verfahren zum Herstellen Echtleder, aufweisend die Schritte: Wasserwerkstatt, Gerben, Färben, Trocknen und Endzurichten, wobei beim Schritt des Endzurichtens ein anionenemittierendes Material verwendet wird.

BESCHICHTUNGSZUSAMMENSETZUNGEN UND DAMIT BESCHICHTETE TEXTILE FLÄCHENGEBILDE

Druckfähige und leitfähige Paste und Verfahren zum Beschichten eines Materials mit der Paste

Druckfähige und leitfähige Paste, enthaltend ein dispergierbares thermoplastisches Polyurethan, einen leitfähigen Füllstoff, einen wasserlöslichen Verdicker und Wasser. Verfahren zur Beschichtung eines Materials mit einer nach einem der vorherigen Ansprüche hergestellten Paste, bei dem die Paste auf zumindest ein Material gedruckt und anschließend getrocknet wird und das mit der Paste bedruckte Material einer kombinierten Wärme- und Druckbehandlung unterzogen wird.

Flexible lubricant material - for use on belts

... flexible web-shaped lubricant materials comprises fibre support and coating consisting of lubricant and binders, i.e. of 40-80% molybdenum disulphide and/or graphite, 98% of which passes through a 0.04 mm. mesh sieve, 10-59% (co)polymers of vinylidene chloride and vinyl chloride and/or methacrylic acid and acrylic acid 1-8C alkyl esters, contg. as well as esters, 1-25 mol.% co-monomers with reactive groups, 1-30% thermosetting resins being added to the binder.

Oleophobic membrane structures including a porous polymeric coating

Material for use with a capacitive touch screen

... 1303902 Hybrid yarns; tufted carpets BRUNSWICK CORP 5 May 1970 [20 April 1970] 21598/70 Headings D1F D1K D1R and D1W A hybrid textile yarn includes a heterogeneous (viz. non-uniform) blend of electrostatically non-conductive staple fibres 32 and electrostatically conductive staple fibres 34, the conductive fibres being clustered at varying positions in the cross-section of the yarn along the length of the yarn. The yarn is preferably conductive over discrete lengths preferably less than 8 feet and more preferably less than 3 feet. In a preferred embodiment the conductive fibres are clustered to be helically disposed along the yarn. The conductive fibres are preferably present in a range 2% to 25% by weight of yarn. The conductive staple fibres may be metal fibres or organic fibres with an electrically conductive coating. The non-conductive fibres may be nylon, polyester, acrylic, wool, cotton, flax or mixtures thereof. The yarn is preferably made by simultaneously breaking and blending ...

A process for the preparation of a hydroxypivalic ester and novel hydroxypivalic esters

Hydroxypivalic esters, in particular the cyclooctylmethyl, n-butyl, n-hexyl, n-octyl, n-lauryl, hexahydrobenzyl, and methyl esters, are prepared by hydroformylating a methacrylic ester in the presence of a rhodium-containing catalyst at between 80 DEG and 120 DEG C. and a pressure of at least 100 atmospheres, and then hydrogenating the resulting hydroformylation product to the ester. Organic trivalent phosphorus compounds such as trialkyl phosphites, triarylphosphines, trialkyl phosphines, phospholines, phospholanes and other 6-, 7- and 8-membered phosphocycloalkanes may be included in the first stage in a proportion of from 0.1 to 20% and favour the formation of a -formylated products. Rhodium sesquioxide is preferred, but salts or metal may be used as the catalyst. A molar ratio of carbon monoxide to hydrogen between 2:1 and 1:4 may be used and an inert solvent may be present. Hydrogenation catalyst such as Raney nickel or cobalt and copper chromite may be used and the rhodium need not ...

Adsorbent materials

Gas adsorbent materials comprise a substrate and carbonaceous material bonded to the substrate with a substantial portion of the surfaces of the substrate being substantially free of bonding agent which is printed as a discontinuous layer. The carbonaceous material may be granular.

Material for use with a capacitive touch screen

A modified material for use with a capacitive touch screen is described. The modified material comprises a material impregnated with a composition comprising either a non-metallic and/or a metallic conductive agent with a binder. A variety of materials are contemplated, including, but not limited to leather. Also described is an apparatus and method of providing a conductive glove is disclosed.

Oleophobic membrane including a fluoropolymer and a printed patterned layer of particles, used in a laminated garment

The membrane structure 12 includes an air permeable hydrophobic membrane 16 having a first side 42 and a second side 46, a coating 28 applied to the surfaces of the membrane, the coating including a fluoropolymer having oleophobic properties, and a patterned layer 40 of particles applied onto the first side of the membrane. The particles 40 are preferably titanium dioxide, zirconium dioxide, zinc oxide, carbon or activated carbon in a polyurethane, cellulosic, polyacrylate, polyalcohol or polygycol binder, applied by xerographic, flexographic or gravure-screen printing. The fluoropolymer 28 is preferably an acrylic based polymer with fluorocarbon side chains. The membrane 16 is preferably polyolefin, polyamide, polyester, polysulphone, polyether, (meth)acrylic, polystyrene, polyurethane or polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). The garment comprises the membrane structure 12 laminated, on its 2nd side 46 to a fabric.

Non-woven electrically conductive sheet material

A protective cover, e.g. for gramophone records, which comprises non-woven sheet material having incorporated therein particulate, electrically conductive matter. The protective cover may be prepared by carding a web of textile fibres, depositing a layer of these fibres on a moving foraminous carrier in the form of a fleece by means of an airstream, saturating the fleece with a latex bonding agent, heating the impregnated fleece to gel and cure the bonding agent. The conductive matter may be in the form of a very finely divided carbon or metal powder aqueous dispersion and applied to the non-woven bonded fabric by impregnating it with the dispersion and a polymeric bonding agent or it may be applied to the fleece of fibres at the same time as the bonding agent. The non-woven sheet material is then calendered to provide a smooth surfaced compacted material which is formed into a protective cover.

Process for the production of coated substrates

Substrates are coated by application thereto of a dispersion which contains synthetic plastics, wherein electrically conductive carbon black is converted with the aid of a wetting agent into a dispersion, the carbon black dispersion is combined with an aqueous dispersion of a synthetic plastics material known per se, and the carbon black-plastics dispersion is applied to the support and is then dried and fixed in known manner, the carbon being present in an amount of at least 5% by weight e.g. 5-30% by weight, based on the weight of the plastics material. The coating may be produced by the pasting method using a mixture of (a) polyvinyl halides and/or copolymers with predominant proportions of vinyl halide, (b) plasticizers, (c) fillers, stabilizers and other known additives and if desired (d) volatile organic solvents or diluents, wherein an electrically conductive carbon black in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a wetting agent is introduced into the plastisols or organosols ...

Biosensing textile and garment

The textile includes a distributed sensing system. The sensing system comprises a controller in communication with and controlling sensor electrodes on the textile. The sensor electrodes are formed of two-dimensional (2D) electrically conductive material, preferably graphene. Graphene forming the electrodes and electrical conductors is preferably printed or transferred onto the cloth. Alternatively, the conductor comprises conductive fibres or yarns forming the fabric. The preferred system includes a rechargeable battery, energy harvesting device, communicator operable over a 4G or 5G wireless cellular network. The textile is formed into a garment, especially shirt, t-shirt, blouse, dress, brassiere, shorts, trousers, vest, jacket, coat, glove, armband, underwear, headband, hat, cap, collar, waistband, stocking, sock, show, swimwear, wetsuit, drysuit or athletic clothing.

Carbonaceous articles

In a flexible carbonaceous article comprising a plurality of carbonaceous filaments forming a yarn, a majority of the filaments have a coating of pyrolytically deposited carbon on the surfaces thereof. The filaments are coated by contacting them while heating, e.g. at 1800-2300 DEG C. under non-oxidizing conditions with a hydrocarbon-containing gas stream, the hydrocarbon having a cracking temperature below the temperature of the filaments. The yarn may be carbon yarn and the hydrocarbon may be methane, ethane, propane or mixtures thereof, preferably also together with argon, hydrogen or helium. The filaments may be heated by passing an electric current there-through, and in a continuous mode of operation the filaments pass from one conductive reel (e.g. of graphite) to a second conductive reel via a water-cooled coating chamber, wherein the filaments are contacted with the hydrocarbon stream. Alternatively, radiation or induction heating may be employed. Silicon or boron vapours may be ...

COATED NON-WOVEN FABRICS

... 1,222,502. Bonded non-wovens. LANTOR Ltd. 5 Feb., 1968 [4 Feb., 1967], No. 5476/67. Heading D1R. [Also in Division B2] A web composed of nylon and viscose rayon fibres was laid onto an open weave scrim and then passed through a bath containing a polychloroprene binder. After removal of the excess binder the fabric was needle punched and then re-bonded with another polychloroprene binder.

PREPREG AND CARBON FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITE MATERIAL

NANO-DIAMOND AND PLATINUM NANO-COLLOID CONTAINING FIBER AS WELL AS BED COMMODITY WITH THE FIBER

STRAINED ELECTRICAL LEADING FIBER

WITH DIAZONIUMSALZEN CONVERTED SOOT AND SOOT PRODUCT

ABSORBING ZELLSTOFFHALTIGES MATERIAL AND PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION

PROCEDURE FOR MAKING A ADHESIVE-TREATED FIBER CORD OF POLYESTER

Flame-retardant porous sheets, moldings thereof, and flame-retardant acoustical absorbents for automobiles

One-way valve nonwoven material

A material having one-way valve properties includes a nonwoven substrate having a first surface having a first surface hydrohead value and a second surface having a second surface hydrohead value; and a superhydrophobic formulation disposed on the first surface, wherein the first surface hydrohead value is less than about 1 cm, and wherein the second surface hydrohead value is at least 4 cm greater than the first surface hydrohead value. Also, a personal care article includes this nonwoven substrate in a nonwoven fluid permeable topsheet having a body-facing surface and an opposing backside surface, the article also including a fluid impermeable backsheet and at least one intermediate layer disposed therebetween.

CNS-infused carbon nanomaterials and process therefor

A composition includes a carbon nanotube (CNT) yarn or sheet and a plurality of carbon nanostructures (CNSs) infused to a surface of the CNT yarn or sheet, wherein the CNSs are disposed substantially radially from the surface of the CNT yarn or outwardly from the sheet. Such compositions can be used in various combinations in composite articles.

Ultraviolet ray (UV) blocking textile containing particles

PRODUCTION OF METALIZED SURFACES, METALIZED SURFACE AND USE THEREOF

The invention relates to a method for producing a metalized textile surface, characterized in that (A) a formulation is applied in a pattern or laminarly, containing at least one metal powder (a) as a component, (B) a further metal is deposited on the textile surface, (C) a further layer is applied, containing carbon in the modification as soot or carbon nanotubes or graphene.

FLAME RESISTANT, GAS RESISTANT FOAM MATERIAL

The invention disclosed relates to fire-resistant foam materials which are resistant to the passage therethrough of noxious chemicals in liquid or vapour form. The foam material includes an adsorbent material dispersed therein, an organic binder for the foam and fire-retardent. The binder and fire-retardant are free of any substances which substantially de-activate the adsorbent.

CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE, FIRE RESISTANT COMPOSITION

A chemical protective, fire resistant composition for impregnating plastic foam and textile laminate combinations and the process for imparting both chemical protection properties and fire resistance to plastic foam and textile laminate combinations. particularly to polyurethane foam and cotton fabric laminates or polyurethane foam and selected polyamide fabric laminates.

ELECTRO-CONDUCTIVE CARPET BACKING

FIRE PROTECTION ELEMENT HAVING A WOVEN CARRIER FABRIC

The invention relates to a fire protection element (1), comprising: a carrier material (2) having a woven carrier fabric; an intumescent material (3), which is applied to at least one surface of the carrier material (2) and which forms elongate structures when heat is applied; wherein the carrier material (2) has a woven carrier fabric having loops (8) for receiving the elongate structures of the intumescent material (3) that arise when heat is applied and for hooking together with said elongate structures.

A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE APPLICATION OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS TO NATURAL FIBERS AND TREATED FIBERS OBTAINED THEREFROM

There is provided an impregnated natural fiber including a cuticle and an interior lumen, the cuticle circumscribing the interior lumen; and insoluble particulates possessing a preselected property embedded in the fiber. The particulates comprise at least 0.1-30 wt.% of the impregnated fiber and the particulates are embedded on the cuticle and within the lumen of the fiber. The fiber has an increased strength, micronaire value and rate of water absorption. Also provided is a system for surface treating cellulose sliver fibers. The system includes a vessel containing a moist paste which comprises at least one particulate material possessing one or more preselected desired properties, a thickening agent and water. The paste from the vessel is dispensed directly onto sliver fiber ribbon(s). A bore sonotrode generates ultrasonic waves which embed the particulate material(s) in the sliver fibers.

A PREPREG AND CARBON FIBER-REINFORCED COMPOSITE MATERIAL

Disclosed is a prepreg containing a carbon fiber [A] and a thermosetting resin [B], while satisfying at least one of the following conditions (1) and (2). (1) A thermoplastic particle or fiber [C] and a conductive particle or fiber [D] are contained, and the weight ratio represented by [the blended a mount of [C] (parts by weight)]/[the blended amount of [D] (parts by weight) ] is 1-1000. (2) A conductive particle or fiber [E], which is obtained by co ating a nucleus or core of a thermoplastic resin with a conductive material, is contained.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING FIBROUS MATERIALS PRE-IMPREGNATED WITH A THERMOHARDENABLE POLYMER

L'invention concerne un procédé de fabrication d'un matériau fibreux comportant des fibres de carbone ou de fibres de verre ou de fibres végétales ou de fibres à base de polymère, utilisées seules ou en mélange, imprégnées par un polymère thermodurcissable en utilisant un mélange contenant un durcisseur et des nanocharges carboniques, telles que les nanotubes de carbone (NTC). Selon l'invention, on utilise un mélange contenant lesdites nanocharges comme les NTC et le durcisseur pour introduire lesdites nanocharges, dans le matériau fibreux Une ligne (L) de formation continue du matériau sous forme d'au moins une bande (20) calibrée et homogène en fibres de renfort imprégnées de polymère thermodurcissable comprend le dispositif (100) de mise en place de deux séries de fibres (1,2) utilisées pour former une bande, de manière à disposer les deux séries de fibres au contact l'une de l'autre à l'aide de deux dispositifs de calandrage.

WATERPROOF BREATHABLE FABRIC AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

In various embodiments, a waterproof breathable (WPB) fabric and method of producing the same are provided wherein a WPB membrane is laminated to a first side of a fabric, the laminated fabric is then treated with a treatment agent, and the treated fabric is cured. The treatment agent may include at least one of an oleophobic (oil repellent) compound and/or a hydrophobic (water repellent) compound. In some embodiments, the hydrophobic compound may be a durable water repellent (DWR) treatment. The treatment agent may provide protection for the fabric by repelling oil-based and/or water-based substances.

CNS-INFUSED CARBON NANOMATERIALS AND PROCESS THEREFOR

A composition includes a carbon nanotube (CNT) yarn or sheet and a plurality of carbon nanostructures (CNSs) infused to a surface of the CNT yarn or sheet, wherein the CNSs are disposed substantially radially from the surface of the CNT yarn or outwardly from the sheet. Such compositions can be used in various combinations in composite articles.

CARBON BLACK REACTED WITH DIAZONIUM SALTS AND PRODUCTS

Processes for preparing a carbon black product having an organic group attached to the carbon black. In one process at least one diazonium salt reacts with a carbon black in the absence of an externally applied electric current sufficient to reduce the diazonium salt. In another process at least one diazonium salt reacts with a carbon black in a protic reaction medium. Carbon black products which may be prepared according to process of the invention are described as well as uses of such carbon black products in plastic compositions, rubber compositions, paper compositions, and textile compositions.

Procédé pour l'obtention de papier filtrant incombustible

Verfahren zum Herstellen von mit antistatischen bis elektrisch leitenden, nach dem Pastenverfahren hergestellten Kunststoffüberzügen versehenen flächigen Erzeugnissen sowie derartige Erzeugnisse

Verfahren zur Herstellung einer elektrisch leitfähigen Textilfaser

GEWEBE ODER GEWIRK MIT BESTAENDIGEN ANTISTATISCHEN EIGENSCHAFTEN.

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Hydroxypivalinsäureestern

Kleidungsstück mit Aussenlage und Futter oder Zwischenlage aus Textilfasermaterial

Synthetic fiber and fabric, the method of manufacture and use of as a tank.

Es wird eine imprägnierte Kunstfaser, umfassend imprägnierte Poly(p-phenylen-2,6-benzobisoxazol)-Fasern (PBO-Fasern) vorgestellt. Diese PBO-Fasern weisen eine hohe Zugfestigkeit bei hoher Elastizität auf und sind aufgrund der Imprägnierung mit einer elastischen, chemikalienbeständigen und UV-beständigen Sperrschicht auch zur Herstellung von technischen Gummiartikeln und zur Bildung eines flexiblen Tanks für Treibstoffe, Öle oder Flüssigkeiten von Hydrauliksystemen, wie Bremsflüssigkeit, geeignet.

Fabrics with flame protection function.

Die Erfindung betrifft Flammschutz-Schaumbeschichtungen für textile Flächen-Produkte, wobei die Beschichtungen plättchenförmigen Blähgraphit mit einem mittleren Durchmesser von mindestens 0,5 mm, mindestens ein Bindemittel und mindestens einen Schaumstabilisator umfassen sowie Verfahren zu deren Herstellung, deren Verwendung zur Herstellung von textilen Flächenprodukten sowie textile Flächenprodukte mit solchen Flammschutz-Schaumbeschichtungen.

ELECTRICALLY LEADING MATERIAL ON BASIS OF CARBON-COATED FIBERS.

Sewing thread

A sewing thread has on its outer surface, at least one precursor of a prod. having good adhesion to the thread. The prodn. of the thread by coating with a prod. as above and a sewable surface structure comprising at least two parts sewn together using the above thread are also claimed.

Process for preventing yellowing on textiles caused by reaction products of t-butylhydroxytoluene and t-butylhydroxyanisole

Yellowing on textiles, caused by reaction products of the oxidation stabilisers t-butylhydroxytoluene and t-butylhydroxyanisole and their derivatives in the presence of nitrates and nitrites, can be prevented if the yellow pigments formed are absorbed by means of suitable precautions on activated-charcoal fleeces. For this purpose, carrier fleeces are impregnated with a binder system and activated charcoal and the materials to be protected are shot into them or inserted as a separating layer.

Flame retardant coating for textiles.

Offenbart ist eine Flammschutzbeschichtung für ein textiles Flächenprodukt, welche mindestens einen Binder oder ein Bindergemisch, Blähgraphitpartikel und zusätzlich mindestens ein chemisches Flammschutzmittel enthält. Die Korngrösse von mindestens 80%, bevorzugt von 100%, der Blähgraphitpartikel beträgt maximal 100 µm.

Introduction of active particles into a matrix

Dyeing method of linen fabric

Method for growing compound graphene aerogel on fiber surfaces

Process for the treatment of fibres intended to form similar plugs greasing devices or bodies

METHOD FOR THE DEPOSITION OF A COATING PHOTOCATALYTIC, COATINGS, TEXTILE MATERIALS AND USE IN PHOTOCATALYSIS ASSOCIATED

FIBROUS SUBSTRATE, MANUFACTORING PROCESS AND USES Of SUCH a FIBROUS SUBSTRATE

ELEMENT OF LONGITUDINAL REINFORCEMENT CONTAINING MINERAL OR ORGANIC FIBRES AND ITS PROCESS Of OBTAINING

METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF CARBON FIBER, PRECURSOR MATERIAL USED AND CARBON FIBER OBTAINED.

L'invention concerne un procédé de fabrication d'une fibre de carbone continue à partir d'un matériau précurseur. Selon le procédé matériau précurseur, comprend une fibre naturelle continue et des nanocharges carbonées, ladite fibre naturelle étant obtenue à partir d'au moins un composant de végétal tel qu'une cellulose.

구조 부재 보강 방법 및 그를 위한 기구

... 부재를 복원하기 위해 그 부재의 열화 영역 상에 적용하기 위한 직물 기구(10). 본 발명에 따른 직물 기구는 제 1 면 및 이 제 1 면으로부터 이격된 제 2 면을 구비하는 적어도 하나의 복합 직물 층(11, 12), 직물의 적어도 하나의 면 상의 나노 물질, 및 상기 나노 물질 위의 직물 상의 수지 매트릭스(14)를 포함한다. 수지 매트릭스도 또한 그 안에 나노 물질을 포함할 수 있다.

FRICTION MATERIAL

환경 친화 전주용 인조 나뭇가지

... 본 발명은 상하 및 원주 방향을 따라 일정 간격 이격된 전주의 외면 일측에 형성된 고정관에 삽입되어 환경 친화적인 경관을 조성하는 환경 친화 전주용 인조 나뭇가지에 관한 것으로서, 일단부가 상기 고장관에 삽입되고, 타단부가 외측 방향으로 연장형성되는 주가지 및 일단부가 상기 주가지의 일정 간격 이격된 외면 일측에 결합되고, 타단부가 외측 방향으로 연장형성되는 복수개의 잔가지 및 연장형성된 상기 잔가지의 단부에 결합되는 꽃 또는 나뭇잎과 같은 장식물을 포함하되, 상기 주가지 및 잔가지의 외면에 권취되는 나무 색상을 가지는 합성수지사로 이루어진 피복부를 더 포함하는 것을 특징으로 한다. 상기와 같은 본 발명에 의하면, 나무색상을 가지는 합성수지사를 권취하여 피복부를 형성함에 따라 종래와 같이 피복부를 구성하는 도료의 도색이 벗겨지거나 권취된 필름 또는 테이프가 장시간 자외선에 노출되어 색상이 변질되거나 부식되어 나무의 느낌을 살리기 위한 피복부가 오히려 전체적인 미관을 손상시키는 문제가 발생되는 것을 방지할 수 있게 된다.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING FUNCTIONAL FIBER AND FUNCTIONAL FIBER MANUFACTURED THEREBY

The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a functional fiber and a functional fiber manufactured thereby. The method for manufacturing a functional fiber according to the present invention comprises: a fiber yarn preparing step (S100) which prepares fiber yarns; a fiber yarn air texturing step (S200) which injects air to the prepared fiber yarns to form polyester yarns to be bulky; a fiber yarn coating step (S300) which coats a heating coating solution on the air textured fiber yarns; a fiber yarn drying step (S400) which dries the fiber yarns coated with the heating coating solution, and adheres the heating coating solution to a surface of the fiber yarns; and a fiber yarn weaving step (S500) which weaves the dried fiber yarns to manufacture fiber fabric. Due to such configuration, the present invention shows a high heating effect, has excellent heating and antibacterial properties, does not degrade unique physical properties of fibers, increases activity of a user, and ...

Insulation composition with airogel for improving insulation and soundproof, and method for producting insulation textile using thereof

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A YARN OF PARTICULATE-IMPREGNATED ARAMID FIBERS

PRODUCTION METHOD OF CELLULOSE HYBRID FIBER CROSSLINKED BY METAL IONS AND COMPRISING OXYGEN-CONTAINING GRAPHENE

The present invention relates to a production method of a cellulose hybrid fiber crosslinked by metal ions and comprising graphene with oxygen atoms on the surface. The present invention also relates to the cellulose hybrid fiber which is produced by the method, and has improved both or either of the tensile strength and elongation compared to hybrid fibers which are not crosslinked. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2018 ...

THERMALLY PROTECTIVE MATERIALS

NANOCOMPLEX COMBINED WITH SINGLE WALL CARBON NANOTUBE AND CELLULOSE FIBER

A nanocomplex combined with a single wall carbon nanotube (SWCNT) and a cellulose fiber according to an embodiment of the present invention is a nanocomplex comprising a sample consisting of the SWCNT and a polyacrylamide (PAM) aqueous solution and a polyethylene oxide (PEO) aqueous solution, and the cellulose fiber, wherein the volume ratio of the PAM aqueous solution to the PEO aqueous solution is 1:10 to 1:3 in the sample. The present invention aims to provide the environmentally friendly nanocomplex capable of serving a shielding function and having conductivity by using the nanocomplex which comprises an SWCNT dispersion and the cellulose fiber. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 (AA) Pure Korean traditional paper ...

materiais de fribras de aramida com cnts infludidos

FLUID-RESISTANT TEXTILE FABRICS AND METHODS

Coating compositions which include a blend of a fluorochemical and a particulate additive comprising a bimodal size distribution of inorganic nanoparticles are provided. The bimodal distribution of inorganic nanoparticles may include a quantity of smaller nanoparticles having an average size distribution of between about 1 to about 15 nm, and a quantity of larger nanoparticles having an average size distribution of between about 40 to about 500 nm. The smaller and larger nanoparticles may be present in a ratio of the smaller sized particles to the larger sized particles of at least 1.2, with the total amount of nanoparticles being present in an amount of between about 0.1 to about 10 wt.% based on total composition weight.

FIBRE COMPOSITE POLYMER AND PRODUCTION METHOD THERFOR

The invention relates to a sheetlike fibre structure comprising fibres embedded in a matrix. The adhesion between the fibre and the embedding matrix is enhanced by filling of the matrix with nanomaterial.

CARBON NANOTUBE-COATED DOWN FEATHER FOR STORING HEAT, AND WINTER CLOTHING USING SAME

According to the present invention, a carbon nanotube-coated down feather for storing heat is characterized in that it is manufactured by coating a liquid containing carbon nanotubes onto a down feather to be used for down clothing or bedding. The coating liquid refers to a coating liquid (hereinafter "diluted coating liquid") in which a solvent is further added to a carbon-nanotube (CNT) coating liquid comprising 0.1 to 15 wt % of CNT, 0.01 to 5 wt % of a dispersant, 9.89 to 70 wt % of a resin binder, and 10 to 90 wt % of a solvent so as to dilute the CNT coating liquid by a factor of 1 to 20. It may be possible to add 0.01 to 5 weight parts of an additive with respect to 100 weight parts of the CNT coating liquid. The diluted coating liquid can be applied to the surface of a down feather, or can be mixed with a urethane or acrylic resin binder and then applied to a surface of a down feather.

USE OF AN OIL COMPRISING A HYDROPHYLIC GROUP AS AN AID IN DEPOSITING A NON-IONIZABLE OIL DEVOID OF A HYDROPHILIC GROUP

The invention relates to the use of an oil (A) in an aqueous formulation, said oil being defined as: (I) comprising at least one hydrophilic group selected from hydroxyl, ether, amide, ester, carboxylic, phosphoric, phosphonic, sulfuric, sulfonic, sulfosuccinic functions, and the corresponding salts; (ii) not comprising a cationic group with a pH of 2 - 13, as an aid in depositing an oil (B) dispersion on a surface, said oil being defined as non-ionizable with a pH of 2 - 12 and not comprising any of the aforementioned hydrophilic groups (i).

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A GRAPHENE-TREATED FIBER

Provided is a method for manufacturing a graphene-treated fiber. The method for manufacturing the graphene-treated fiber includes: a step of treating a graphene oxide on a cationized fiber; and a step of reducing the fiber treated with the graphene oxide.

A REINFORCED MATERIAL

There is provided an improved structural material comprising a structural arrangement of fibres, such as a carbon fabric or a weave of glass fibres, embedded within aerogel or xerogel, such as carbon or silica aerogel. Significantly improved mechanical properties are found. In embodiments, significantly improved electrical properties are also found. There is also provided a multifunctional supercapacitor comprising at least one aerogel-modified fabric electrode and/or aerogel-modified separator.

FLAME-RETARDANT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF, AND FLAME RETARDANT FIBER FABRIC

A flame-retardant which comprises an expandable graphite and, applied on at least a part of the surface thereof, a phosphate ester and a surfactant. It is preferred that the surface of the graphite is coated with a surfactant layer via a phosphate ester layer. The preferred flame-retardant can be produced by a method comprising applying an organic solvent containing a phosphate ester dissolved therein on an expandable graphite, and then applying an organic solvent containing a surfactant dissolved therein, followed by drying. The flame-retardant can impart satisfactory flame retardancy, and also is excellent in dispersion stability and application stability.

WOVEN MATERIALS WITH INCORPORATED PARTICLES AND PROCESSES FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF

The invention relates woven and knit materials with an incorporated particulate solid and to a process for producing woven materials incorporated with a particulate solid. The process comprises: with a particulate solid. The process comprises: entraining a particulate solid in a gaseous carrier; disposing one face of a woven material in the path of a stream of said gaseous carrier and entrained particulate solid; maintaining a pressure drop across the woven material from said one face to the other face of said material, thereby to obtain a woven material with at least some of the entrained particulate solid in the gaseous carrier; and fixing the incorporated particulate solid.

Multilayer Structure for the Production of a Heating Floor or Wall Covering

A multilayer structure for the production of a heating floor or wall covering or similar includes a decorative layer made up of at least one plastic surface layer. The decorative layer is bonded onto a heating layer, which heating layer is bonded onto a sublayer intended to be installed on the floor or a wall or the like. The heating layer is made up of a conductive band comprising conductive particles homogeneously distributed over the surface and/or in the thickness of said conductive band, which supports at least three conductive electrodes spaced from one another so as to define a discontinuous heating surface. 1. A multilayer structure for the production of a heating floor or wall covering or similar , said multilayer structure comprising a decorative layer made up of at least one plastic surface layer , said decorative layer being bonded onto a heating layer , said heating layer being bonded onto a sublayer intended to be installed on the floor or a wall or the like , wherein the heating layer comprises a conductive band comprising conductive particles homogeneously distributed over the surface and/or in the thickness of said conductive band , said conductive band supporting at least three conductive electrodes , and said conductive electrodes being spaced from one another and configured so as to define a discontinuous heating surface.2. A multilayer structure according to claim 1 , wherein the conductive band claim 1 , supports at least two pairs of conductive electrodes claim 1 , said electrodes being spaced apart and configured so as to define a discontinuous heating surface.3. A multilayer structure according to claim 1 , wherein the heating layer comprises at least two conductive bands disposed side-by-side and spaced from one another claim 1 , said conductive bands comprising conductive particles distributed homogeneously over the surface and/or in the thickness of said conductive bands claim 1 , and each conductive band supporting two conductive ...

SHEET-LIKE ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME

A sheet-like article including fibers and carbon nanotubes and/or carbon nanohorns adhering to the surface of the fibers in a uniformly dispersed state without agglomeration to form a network structure on the fibers. The sheet-like article is preferably made by converting the fibers and a dispersion of the carbon nanotubes and/or carbon nanohorns by a wet papermaking process. To use cellulose fibers as main fibers provides a good sheet-like article.

CNT-infused fiber as a self shielding wire for enhanced power transmission line

A wire includes a plurality of carbon nanotube infused fibers in which the infused carbon nanotubes are aligned parallel to the fiber axes. An electromagnetic shield for a wire includes a plurality of carbon nanotube infused fibers, in which the infused carbon nanotubes are aligned radially about the fiber axes. The plurality of carbon nanotube infused fibers are arranged circumferentially about the wire with the fiber axes parallel to the wire. A self-shielded wire includes 1) a wire that includes a plurality of carbon nanotube infused fibers in which the infused carbon nanotubes are aligned parallel to the fiber axes; and 2) an electromagnetic shield that includes a plurality of carbon nanotube infused fibers in which the carbon nanotubes are aligned radially about the fiber axes. The axes of the carbon nanotube infused fibers of the wire and the carbon nanotube infused fibers of the electromagnetic shield share are parallel.

Fabrication Method of Composite Carbon Nanotube Fibers/Yarns

The present invention provides a method of making a carbon nanotubes fiber by providing a polyethylene terephthalate substrate; contacting the polyethylene terephthalate substrate with a polyvinyl alcohol polymer solution to form a polyvinyl alcohol polymer layer on the polyethylene terephthalate substrate; contacting the polyvinyl alcohol polymer layer with a carbon nanotube solution, wherein the carbon nanotubes solution comprises one or more carbon nanotubes; forming a nanotube layer on the polyvinyl alcohol polymer layer; delaminating the polyvinyl alcohol polymer layer from the polyethylene terephthalate substrate to release a composite fiber layer; stretching the composite fiber layer; and drying the composite fiber layer. 1. A method of making a carbon nanotubes composite fiber comprising the steps of:providing a polyethylene terephthalate substrate;contacting the polyethylene terephthalate substrate with a polyvinyl alcohol polymer solution to form a polyvinyl alcohol polymer layer on the polyethylene terephthalate substrate;contacting the polyvinyl alcohol polymer layer with a carbon nanotube solution, wherein the carbon nanotubes solution comprises one or more carbon nanotubes;forming a nanotube layer on the polyvinyl alcohol polymer layer;delaminating the polyvinyl alcohol polymer layer from the polyethylene terephthalate substrate to release a composite fiber layer;stretching the composite fiber layer; anddrying the composite fiber layer.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of twisting the composite fiber layer.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of drawing the composite fiber layer into a composite fiber yarn.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of annealing the polyvinyl alcohol polymer layer.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the polyvinyl alcohol polymer layer is crosslinked.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polyvinyl alcohol polymer solution has a molecular weight of at least between 50 ...

THERMOSETTING RESIN-CONTAINING SOLUTION IN WHICH FINE CARBON FIBERS ARE DISPERSED AND THERMOSETTING RESIN FORMED ARTICLES THEREOF

In dispersing a fine carbon fiber in a thermosetting resin, the invention disperses and disentangles the fine carbon fiber being aggregates form in the thermosetting resin solution, maintains the stable dispersed state, lowers the viscosity of the thermosetting resin solution in which the fine carbon fiber is dispersed, and provides a thermosetting resin formed article containing the fine carbon fiber by curing the fine carbon fiber dispersion solution and a production method thereof. 4. The thermosetting resin-containing solution according to claim 1 , wherein (A) said thermosetting resin is a two-liquid mixed type thermosetting resin.5. The thermosetting resin-containing solution according to claim 1 , wherein a styrene monomer is contained in an amount of 20 to 60% by mass in the thermosetting resin-containing solution.6. The thermosetting resin-containing solution according to claim 1 , wherein said viscosity-decreasing agent for fine carbon fiber is contained in an amount of 0.01 to 50 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of (B) the fine carbon fiber.7. The thermosetting resin-containing solution according to claim 1 , wherein (B) said fine carbon fiber is contained in said thermosetting resin-containing solution in an amount of 0.01 to 30 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of said resin-containing solution.8. The thermosetting resin-containing solution according to claim 1 , wherein (B) said fine carbon fiber is a fine carbon fiber having an outer diameter of 0.5 to 200 nm.9. The thermosetting resin-containing solution according to claim 1 , wherein (B) said fine carbon fiber is a network-like structure of the fine carbon fiber comprising multilayered fine carbon fibers having an outer diameter of 15 to 150 nm claim 1 , the structure of the fine carbon fiber being in appearance that a plurality of fine carbon fibers stretching out claim 1 , having granular portions by which the fine carbon fibers are bonded together claim 1 , and the granular portions being ...

Carbon composite material

A carbon composite material which comprises Lyocell-based carbon fiber and a carbon matrix is provided. The carbon composite material has excellent physical properties, including low thermal conductivity, excellent interfacial adhesion and excellent strength, compared to carbon composite materials prepared using conventional polyacrylonitrile-based carbon fiber, pitch-based carbon fiber or the like. In addition, the carbon composite material is environmentally friendly and has low production costs compared to carbon composite materials comprising conventional rayon-based carbon fiber produced using a highly toxic carbon disulfide solvent.

Structural and Decorative Composite Material, Preparation Method Therefor, And Article Containing Same

Provided are a composite material and a preparation method therefor. The composite material comprises: a base layer; a first plant fibre fabric located on the upper surface of the base layer; optionally, a second plant fibre fabric located on the lower surface of the base layer; and resins present in each layer. The composite material has a decorative performance and an improved mechanical performance. 1. A composite material , comprising:a base layer;a first plant fiber fabric on an upper surface of the base layer;optionally, a second plant fiber fabric on a lower surface of the base layer, and a resin present in each layer.2. The composite material according to claim 1 , wherein the first plant fiber fabric and the second plant fiber fabric are each independently fabrics made of the following materials: ramie claim 1 , flax claim 1 , jute claim 1 , china-hemp (hemp) claim 1 , kenaf or sisal.3. The composite material according to claim 1 , wherein the first plant fiber fabric has at least one of the following characteristics: having a printed or dyed pattern claim 1 , having a natural color or a printed or dyed color claim 1 , or having a white color.4. The composite material according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first plant fiber fabric and the second plant fiber fabric is a plant fiber fabric treated by at least one of the following processes: an interfacial compatibilization treatment by using a coupling agent claim 1 , an interfacial compatibilization treatment by using an aqueous solution of potassium permanganate claim 1 , and a surface flame-retarding treatment by using a flame retardant.5. The composite material according to claim 1 , wherein the resin is selected from a group consisting of light-colored to colorless transparent thermoplastic resins and light-colored to colorless transparent thermosetting resins.6. The composite material according to claim 1 , wherein the resin is selected from a group consisting of phenolic resin claim 1 , ...

Graphitic nanocomposites in solid state matrices and methods for making same

A composition and method for fabricating graphitic nanocomposites in solid state matrices is presented. The process for fabricating graphitic nanocomposites in solid state matrices may include selecting one or a mixture of specific graphitic nanomaterials. The graphitic nanomaterial(s) may be functionalizing with a moiety similar to the building blocks of the solid state matrices. The functionalized graphitic nanomaterials are mixed with the building blocks of the solid state matrices. The mixture may be cured, which causes in situ formation of the sol-gel solid state matrices that entraps and/or covalently links with the graphitic nanomaterials during the network growing process. This process allows the nanomaterials to be introduced into the matrices homogeneously without forming large aggregations.

COMPOSITE MATERIAL, AND PREPREG USING SAME

A composite material includes: a carbon fiber bundle in which a plurality of continuous carbon fibers is arranged; carbon nanotubes which adhere to respective surfaces of the carbon fibers; and a sizing agent which covers at least a part of each of the surfaces to which the carbon nanotubes adhere. When the composite material disposed such that a longitudinal direction is vertically oriented is pierced with an inspection needle having a diameter of 0.55 mm across the longitudinal direction, and the composite material and the inspection needle are relatively moved in the longitudinal direction by 40 mm at a speed of 300 mm/min, a maximum value of a load acting between the composite material and the inspection needle is smaller than 0.5 N. 1. A composite material comprising:a carbon fiber bundle in which a plurality of continuous carbon fibers are arranged;carbon nanotubes which adhere to respective surfaces of the carbon fibers; anda sizing agent which covers at least a part of each of the surfaces to which the carbon nanotubes adhere, whereinwhen the composite material disposed such that a longitudinal direction is vertically oriented is pierced with an inspection needle having a diameter of 0.55 mm across the longitudinal direction, and the composite material and the inspection needle are relatively moved in the longitudinal direction by 40 mm at a speed of 300 mm/min, a maximum value of a load acting between the composite material and the inspection needle is smaller than 0.5 N.2. The composite material according to claim 1 , whereinthe composite material has a shape of a strip in which 3 to 30 fibers of the carbon fibers are piled in a thickness direction.3. The composite material according to claim 1 , whereinan average value of the load acting between the composite material and the inspection needle is smaller than 0.4 N.4. A prepreg comprising the composite material according to claim 1 , and a matrix resin impregnated in the composite material. The present ...

Carbon Nanocomposite Sensors

A piezoresistive sensor featuring a fabric of woven or nonwoven fibers coated with carbon nanotubes can be integrated with footwear or clothing to serve as a pressure sensor that can monitor and/or analyze human activity during the course of the activities of daily living of the wearer. 1. An article configured to be worn on an extremity of a living being , comprising:(a) a stretchy fabric configured as a garment or portion thereof to be worn on the extremity; and (i) a plurality of CNTs deposited on a stretchy fabric in sufficient numbers and concentration as to render the CNT-deposited fabric electrically conductive, said fabric featuring fibers arranged as loops that are interconnected in at least two dimensions; and', '(ii) at least two electrodes attached to said coated fabric in a spaced-apart relationship, thereby defining a known electrical resistance therebetween., '(b) a piezoresistive sensor attached to said stretchy fabric, said piezoresistive sensor including2. The article of claim 1 , wherein said garment or portion thereof includes a sleeve.3. The article of claim 1 , wherein the CNT coating is on all or some of the fibers within the fabric.4. The article of claim 1 , wherein the CNT coating on the fibers is less than 1 micron in thickness.5. (canceled)6. The article of claim 1 , wherein said carbon nanotubes are multi-walled.7. (canceled)8. The article of claim 1 , wherein said carbon nanotubes are functionalized.9. (canceled)10. The article of claim 1 , wherein said fabric is woven.11. The article of claim 1 , wherein said fabric is nonwoven.1213-. (canceled)14. The article of claim 1 , wherein said fabric includes natural fibers including at least one of cotton and wool fibers.15. The article of claim 1 , wherein said fabric includes synthetic fibers including at least one of nylon claim 1 , polyester claim 1 , glass claim 1 , aramid and spandex fibers.1618-. (canceled)19. The article of claim 10 , wherein fibers of said fabric are organized as a ...

MULTIFUNCTIONAL FILTER MEDIUM, AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

The present application relates to a multifunctional filter medium and a method of manufacturing the same. The multifunctional filter medium of the present application is capable of significantly reducing fine dust, harmful microorganisms, and toxic gases and reducing a pressure decrease during filtration due to exclusion of high-density nanofiber, thereby minimizing energy required for filtration and exhibiting sufficient filtration performance as a single filter medium. 1. A multifunctional filter medium , comprising a fiber; and photocatalyst particles including carbon nanotubes grown on surfaces thereof , wherein the photocatalyst particles including carbon nanotubes grown on surfaces thereof are attached to a surface of the fiber.2. The multifunctional filter medium according to claim 1 , wherein the fiber includes a carbon fiber.3. The multifunctional filter medium according to claim 1 , wherein the fiber is a porous fiber.4. The multifunctional filter medium according to claim 3 , wherein the pores in the fiber have a diameter of 1 to 100 nm.5. The multifunctional filter medium according to claim 1 , wherein the fiber forms a woven or knitted fabric or a nonwoven fabric.6. The multifunctional filter medium according to claim 1 , wherein photocatalyst particles include one or more selected from the group consisting of titanium oxide claim 1 , zinc oxide claim 1 , tungsten oxide claim 1 , cerium oxide claim 1 , tin oxide claim 1 , zirconium oxide and zinc sulfide.7. The multifunctional filter medium according to claim 6 , wherein photocatalyst particles further include one or more transition metals selected from the group of scandium (Sc) claim 6 , vanadium (V) claim 6 , chromium (Cr) claim 6 , manganese (Mn) claim 6 , iron (Fe) claim 6 , cobalt (Co) claim 6 , nickel (Ni) claim 6 , copper (Cu) claim 6 , yttrium (Y) claim 6 , niobium (Nb) claim 6 , molybdenum (Mo) claim 6 , ruthenium (Ru) claim 6 , rhodium (Rh) claim 6 , palladium (Pd) claim 6 , silver (Ag) ...

COMPOSITE STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT REPAIR DEVICE

A fabric device for application on a degraded area of a member for rehabilitating the member. A fabric device in accordance with the present invention comprises at least one layer of composite fabric, which has a first surface and a second surface spaced-apart from the first surface, nanomaterial on at least one surface of the fabric, and a resin matrix on the fabric over the nanomaterial. The resin matrix may also comprise nanomaterial therein. 133-. (canceled)34. A method of reinforcing a structural member , comprising: a load transfer filler material, containing nanomaterials, applied to said area;', 'at least one layer of fabric having first and second spaced apart surfaces and nanomaterials applied to at least one of said first and second surfaces and being at least partially infused into said fabric; and', 'a resin matrix on the fabric, said nanomaterials being at least partially infused into said resin matrix;, '(a) preparing a fabric device for application on an area of a said member, the fabric device comprising(b) applying said fabric device to said area of said member;(c) curing said resin matrix;whereby cracks in said fabric device tend to propagate away from the interface between said matrix and said fabric, reducing the likelihood of delamination of the fabric device.35. The method of claim 34 , wherein said at least one layer of fabric is formed from fibers containing nanomaterials.36. The method of claim 34 , wherein the nanomaterial is one of treated or untreated nanotubes claim 34 , graphene claim 34 , nanofibers claim 34 , nanoclays claim 34 , nanowire claim 34 , nanoinclusions claim 34 , and bucky paper claim 34 , or any combination thereof andwherein the resin matrix is one of thermosetting resin, epoxy resin, thermoset polymer, thermoplastic polymer, and polyurethane.37. The method of claim 34 , further comprising nanomaterials in the resin matrix applied to the fabric.38. The method of claim 34 , wherein the nanomaterials are bonded to at ...

OLEOPHOBIC COATINGS AND WIPES AND APPLICATORS USED TO PRODUCE THEM

Certain embodiments described herein are directed to wipes and coating materials that can be used to provide an oleophobic surface coating on one or more surfaces of an article. In some examples, the wipe may retain the coating material and can transfer at least some of the coating material to a surface where it can be heat cured to provide the oleophobic coating. In some instances, the wipe can provide an oleophobic surface coating with easy-to-clean performance for at least one cycle and up to ten cycles. 1. A wipe comprising a carrier material and a coating material retained by the carrier material , wherein the carrier material can transfer at least some of the coating material from the carrier material to a contacted surface , wherein the coating material provides an oleophobic surface coating on the contacted surface , and wherein the oleophobic surface coating provides easy-to-clean performance in a cleanability test for at least a single cycle and less than ten cycles and does not off-gas any hazardous compounds when the oleophobic surface coating is heated to a temperature of 350 degree Celsius.2. The wipe of claim 1 , wherein the carrier material comprises a woven or nonwoven web material.3. The wipe of claim 1 , wherein the carrier material comprises a blend of natural pulp and/or man-made fibers.4. The wipe of claim 3 , wherein the pulp component of the wipe comprises natural cellulosic fibers claim 3 , cotton claim 3 , wood fibers claim 3 , softwood paper making pulp claim 3 , Hardwood pulp and non-wood pulp.5. The wipe of claim 2 , wherein the nonwoven web material comprises wood pulp and man-made fibers.6. The wipe of claim 5 , wherein the nonwoven web material comprises man-made fibers and wherein the man-made fibers comprise cellulosic fibers claim 5 , cellulose acetate claim 5 , polyester claim 5 , nylon and polypropylene fibers.7. The wipe of claim 1 , wherein the coating material comprises an organofunctional silane system.8. The wipe of claim 1 ...

PIEZORESPONSIVE TEXTILE INCORPORATING GRAPHENE

An electrically conductive textile containing graphene that undergoes a change in electrical resistance when deformed. 1. An electrically conductive textile containing graphene that changes electrical resistance when deformed.2. The textile according to claim 1 , wherein the textile is arranged in a plane; and wherein the textile is adapted such that the textile undergoes an elastic deformation in the plane of the textile when subjected to strain in the plane of the textile.3. The textile according to claim 1 , wherein the textile is adapted such that it undergoes an elastic deformation perpendicular to the plane of the textile when subjected to strain perpendicular to the plane of the textile.4. The textile according to claim 2 , wherein the change in resistance is reversible.5. The textile according to claim 1 , wherein the graphene has been applied to the textile after formation of the textile.6. The textile according to claim 5 , wherein the graphene is applied to the textile so that graphene is distributed throughout the thickness of the textile.7. The textile according to claim 5 , wherein the graphene is applied to one side of the textile so that only part of the thickness of the textile contains graphene.8. The textile according to claim 1 , wherein the graphene has been applied to fibres comprising the textile after the formation of the fibres.9. The textile according to claim 1 , wherein the graphene has been incorporated into fibres comprising the textile.10. The textile according to claim 8 , wherein the fibre is electrically conductive and the textile is electrically conductive.11. The textile according to claim 10 , wherein the fibres are not uniformly electrically conductive.12. The textile according to claim 11 , wherein approximately 100% of the fibres are electrically conductive.13. The textile according to claim 11 , wherein greater than 50% of the fibres are electrically conductive.14. The textile according to claim 11 , wherein greater than 10% ...

OXIDIZED GRAPHITE AND CARBON FIBER

A mechanochemical oxidation process that allows relatively benign oxidizers to be used for the production of at least partially oxidized graphite, and a method of preparing a carbon fiber using oxidized graphite and a fiber component. Partially oxidized graphite is fully dispersible in water and can be used to prepare thin films with conductivities rivaling pure graphite. This offers the potential for improved electronic displays, solar cells, and lithium ion batteries. A carbon nanotube and a method of making the same is also provided. 1. A method for preparing a carbon fiber , comprising:combining a fiber component and oxidized graphite thereby forming a fiber combination; andsubjecting the fiber combination to heat and a reducing atmosphere as to reduce said oxidized graphite to graphene, thereby forming a carbon fiber covered in graphene.2. The method of claim 2 , wherein the reducing atmosphere is hydrogen.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the heat causes the fiber to shrink.4. A method for preparing a carbon fiber claim 2 , comprising:milling graphite powder directly with a solid oxidizing agent to produce oxidized graphite;subjecting a fiber component to the oxidized graphite, wherein said oxidized graphite binds to the fiber component; andintroducing the oxidized graphite-bound fiber component to pyrolysis and a reducing atmosphere, wherein the oxidized graphite is reduced to graphene.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein following the milling step claim 4 , the oxidized graphite is suspended in water to form a colloidal suspension.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the reducing atmosphere is a hydrogen atmosphere.7. A carbon fiber covered in graphene as produced from the method of claim 4 , wherein said carbon fiber exhibits an increased electrical conductivity as compared to that formed by a Hummers method and comprises a resistivity of 50 Ω/cm-8000 Ω/cm.8. The carbon fiber of claim 7 , wherein said carbon fiber comprises a resistivity of 50 Ω/cm-1000 Ω/cm.9 ...

Flame or Fire Protection Agent and Production and Use thereof, in Particular for Wood-, Cellulose- and Polyolefin-Based Products

The invention relates to the use of expanded graphite for reducing flammability and/or combustibility, in particular the use thereof as a flame protection agent and/or a fire protection agent, for materials and/or products which consist of or comprise wood fibers, cellulose fibers, wood powder, cellulose powder, wood granulates, cellulose granulates, and/or polyolefin-based materials. The invention further relates to materials and/or products which consist of or comprise wood fibers, cellulose fibers, wood powder, cellulose powder, wood granulates, cellulose granulates and/or polyolefin-based materials. In order to reduce the flammability and/or combustibility, expanded graphite is embedded into the materials and/or products, in particular in the form of a flame protection agent and/or a fire protection agent. The invention also relates to such an agent, in particular a flame protection agent and/or a fire protection agent, wherein expanded graphite is used alone or in combination with a boric acid/borax/alkali salt mixture. A particularly preferred area of use is binders, glues, and/or materials, products, and/or pre-products containing polyolefin-based materials in particular, preferably for damping (walls, floors, ceilings) and/or for floor and wall fittings. The invention is characterized by surprising advantages in fire protection tests with vertical edge flaming.

TEXTILE PROCESS AND PRODUCT

The invention provides a method for treating textile material to inhibit or reduce release of formaldehyde from the textile material. The invention also provides a method for treating textile material without the use of formaldehyde or formaldehydic compounds in the treatment compositions. The resulting textile material is environmentally friendly and can exhibit a high degree of oleophobic, hydrophobic, superoleophobic, superhydrophobic, superhydrophilic, omniphobic, hydrophilic/wicking, abrasion resistance, electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, anti-fungal and/or anti-bacterial properties textile surfaces. In some cases, the resulting textile material exhibits multivalued oleophobic, hydrophobic, hydrophilic, superoleophobic, superhydrophobic, superhydrophilic and/or omniphobic textile surfaces which can repel soil and/or water at extremely low-surface-tension without sacrificing aesthetic qualities. 1. A method for inhibiting or reducing the release or diffusion of a molecule present in textile material , the method comprising contacting a textile material with a composition comprising a barrier film or a coating layer forming material , thereby forming a barrier film or a coating layer on surface of the textile material.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the molecule is formaldehyde or a formaldehydic compound.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said forming the barrier film or the coating layer is in absence of formaldehyde or formaldehydic compounds.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the textile material is a fibrous material.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the textile material is selected from the group consisting of fiber claim 1 , thread claim 1 , yarn claim 1 , cloth claim 1 , fabric claim 1 , fabric blend or garment.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the textile material comprises a synthetic material.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the textile material comprises a natural material.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the textile material is ...

ARTICLE OF APPAREL INCLUDING THERMOREGULATORY TEXTILE

An article of apparel and method of making the article of apparel for a wearer is disclosed herein. In at least one embodiment, the article of apparel comprises a fabric defining a first, inner surface facing the wearer, and a second, outer surface opposite the first surface. A plurality of compression areas are formed along the inner fabric surface, each compression area comprising compressed yarns. A sealing agent effective to reduce the air permeability of the fabric is applied to each compression area. The sealing agent secures the yarns in a compressed state. 1. An article of apparel for a wearer , the article of apparel comprising:a fabric defining a first, inner surface configured to face the wearer and a second, outer surface opposite the first surface;a plurality of compression areas formed along the inner fabric surface, each compression area comprising compressed yarns; anda sealing agent effective to reduce the air permeability of the fabric, the sealing agent applied to each compression area, the sealing agent securing the yarns in a compressed state.2. The article of apparel according to claim 1 , wherein:the sealing agent is applied as a discontinuous pattern along the inner fabric surface;an area of fabric including the sealing agent possesses a first air permeability value;an area of fabric not including the sealing agent possesses a second air permeability value; andthe second air permeability value is higher than the first air permeability value.3. The article of apparel according to claim 2 , wherein the discontinuous pattern defines alternating bands of first and second air permeability values along the fabric.4. The article of apparel according to claim 3 , wherein the sealing agent comprises a binder and a heat retaining material.5. The article of apparel according to claim 4 , wherein the heat retaining material is selected from the group consisting of AlO claim 4 , ZnO claim 4 , SnO claim 4 , TiO claim 4 , SiO claim 4 , SiC claim 4 , ZrC ...

GEOTEXTILE WITH CONDUCTIVE PROPERTIES

An electrically conductive geotextile incorporating graphene and a method of using conductive properties in same to detect anomalies in said textile. 1. An electrically conductive textile incorporating graphene.2. The textile of claim 1 , incorporating fibres coated with graphene.3. The textile of claim 1 , wherein the textile is coated with graphene.4. The textile of claim 1 , wherein the textile is made from fibres containing graphene.5. The textile of any preceding claim claim 1 , wherein the electrical conductivity of a circuit formed therefrom may be measured over a distance of at least 1 metre.6. The textile of claim 5 , wherein the distance is at least 10 metres.7. The textile of claim 5 , where in the distance is at least 100 metres.8. The textile of claim 1 , wherein the graphene content of the textile is less than or equal to 20% by mass.9. The textile of claim 8 , wherein the graphene content of the textile is less than or equal to 10% by mass.10. The textile of claim 8 , wherein the graphene content of the textile is less than or equal to 5% by mass.11. The textile of claim 8 , wherein the graphene content of the textile is less than or equal to 2% by mass.12. The textile of claim 1 , wherein the fibres of the textile are polymer fibres.13. The textile of claim 12 , wherein said polymer is PET claim 12 , PP or PE.14. A multi-layer construction incorporating the textile of .15. The multi-layer construction of claim 14 , further incorporating a water barrier layer.16. The multi-layer construction of claim 15 , wherein said water barrier layer is an electrical insulator.17. A multi-layer construction claim 14 , according to claim 14 , for use as part of an inspection process to determine whether the water barrier is intact.18. A method of inspecting the integrity of a water barrier claim 14 , wherein said water barrier incorporates a multi-layer sheet according to claim 14 , said method including the steps of:applying a voltage to one side of the sheet ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING COMPOSITE MATERIAL

A method for producing a composite material includes: preparing a dispersion, in which carbon nanotubes are dispersed without adding a dispersant or an adhesive; giving mechanical energy to the dispersion to create a reversible reaction condition in the dispersion, in which a dispersion state of the carbon nanotubes and an aggregation state of the carbon nanotubes are constantly generated; immersing the base material in the dispersion that is in the reversible reaction condition to allow the carbon nanotubes to adhere to the surface of the base material; and drawing the base material adhered with the carbon nanotubes from the dispersion, followed by drying. 1. A method for producing a composite material , the method comprising:preparing a dispersion, in which carbon nanotubes are dispersed without adding a dispersant or an adhesive;giving mechanical energy to the dispersion to create a reversible reaction condition in the dispersion, in which a dispersion state of the carbon nanotubes and an aggregation state of the carbon nanotubes are constantly generated;immersing the base material in the dispersion that is in the reversible reaction condition to allow the carbon nanotubes to adhere to the surface of the base material; anddrawing the base material adhered with the carbon nanotubes from the dispersion, followed by drying.2. The method for producing the composite material according to claim 1 , wherein the mechanical energy are ultrasonic waves of 28 kHz and 40 kHz. This application is a continuation application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/786,722 filed on Oct. 23, 2015, which is a national stage of International Application No.: PCT/JP2014/061395, which was filed on Apr. 23, 2014, and which claims priorities to JP 2013-098905 filed on May 8, 2013, JP2013-098904 filed on May 8, 2013, JP2013-091519 filed on Apr. 24, 2013 and JP 2013-091518 filed on Apr. 24, 2013, and which are all herein incorporated by reference.The present invention relates to a ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COMPOSITE FABRIC, COMPOSITE FABRIC, AND CARBON FIBER REINFORCED MOLDING

Provided are a method for manufacturing a composite fabric capable of further improving the strength of a carbon fiber-reinforced molded article, a composite fabric, and a carbon fiber-reinforced molded article. 1. A method for manufacturing a composite fabric , the method comprising:holding a surface of a filter part, through which a dispersion solvent and carbon nanotubes dispersed in the dispersion solvent are allowed to pass, in contact with at least one surface of a woven fabric comprising carbon fiber bundles as weaving yarn;immersing the woven fabric on which the filter part is held in a dispersion that comprises the dispersion solvent and the carbon nanotubes dispersed in the dispersion solvent and applying ultrasonic vibrations to the dispersion; andextracting the woven fabric on which the filter part is held from the dispersion and removing the filter part from the woven fabric.2. The method for manufacturing a composite fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the filter part is provided on both sides of the woven fabric and held pressed against the woven fabric.3. The method for manufacturing a composite fabric according to claim 2 , wherein the filter part is held pressed against the woven fabric by a holding part whose surface protrudes curvedly in a thickness direction.4. The method for manufacturing a composite fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the filter part is held in a state where the woven fabric is wound in a roll shape such that the filter part faces an outside.5. A composite fabric comprising:a woven fabric comprising carbon fiber bundles as weaving yarn, anda structure formed on a surface of the woven fabric and comprising a plurality of carbon nanotubes,the structure comprising a network structure part in which the plurality of carbon nanotubes are connected directly to one another,wherein an abundance ratio of aggregation portions in which the plurality of carbon nanotubes are aggregated is 25% or less per unit area.6. A carbon fiber- ...

Electromagnetic wave absorbing sheet

An electromagnetic wave absorbing sheet includes a sheet-shaped fibrous substrate and a plurality of carbon nanotubes attached to the sheet-shaped fibrous substrate. The attached amount of the carbon nanotubes in the electromagnetic wave absorbing sheet is 5 mass % or more. The electromagnetic wave absorbing sheet has a surface resistance of 20 Ω/sq. or more.

NONMETALLIC CONDUCTIVE GEOTEXTILE AND GEOCOMPOSITE

A nonmetallic conductive geotextile and a geocomposite. The nonmetallic conductive geotextile comprises a geotextile and a nonmetallic conductive structure, the nonmetallic conductive structure comprising one of carbon nanotube, graphene, superconductive carbon black or a combination thereof, wherein the nonmetallic conductive structure may be conductive coating which is coated onto the surface of the geotextile; the nonmetallic conductive structure may also be a conductive fiber, and when producing the geotextile, the conductive fiber is added and connected into the geotextile to form a nonmetallic conductive blended geotextile; the nonmetallic conductive structure may also be a conductive sewing thread, and when producing the geotextile, the conductive sewing thread is sewn onto a nonwoven fabric at regular intervals to form a nonmetallic conductive geotextile; and the geocomposite comprises a geonet and the nonmetallic conductive geotextile bonded to one surface or two surfaces of the geonet. 1. A nonmetallic conductive geotextile , characterized in that the nonmetallic conductive geotextile comprises a geotextile and a nonmetallic conductive structure connected with the geotextile , and the nonmetallic conductive structure comprises one of carbon nanotube , graphene , superconductive carbon black or a combination thereof.2. The nonmetallic conductive geotextile according to claim 1 , characterized in that the nonmetallic conductive structure is a conductive coating formed by mixture of one of carbon nanotube claim 1 , graphene claim 1 , superconductive carbon black or a combination thereof claim 1 , and a binder claim 1 , and the conductive coating is coated onto one surface or two surfaces of the geotextile.3. The nonmetallic conductive geotextile according to claim 2 , characterized in that the conductive coating is coated onto the surface of the geotextile by means of spray coating claim 2 , roller coating claim 2 , roll coating claim 2 , dip coating or brush ...

CARBON FIBER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME

By sequentially performing: a step (I) of dissolving fullerene Cin an organic solvent to prepare a fullerene solution; a step (II) of immersing a material carbon fiber in the fullerene solution; and a step (III) of extracting the carbon fiber from the fullerene solution and drying the extracted carbon fiber, a carbon fiber on which fullerene Cadsorbs is obtained. 1. A carbon fiber on which fullerene Cadsorbs.2. The carbon fiber according to claim 1 , wherein the fullerene Cadsorbs by 0.001 parts by mass to 1 part by mass per 1000 parts by mass of the carbon fiber.3. A method of manufacturing a carbon fiber on which fullerene Cadsorbs claim 1 , the method comprising sequentially performing:{'sub': '70', 'dissolving fullerene Cin an organic solvent to prepare a fullerene solution;'}immersing a material carbon fiber in the fullerene solution; andextracting the carbon fiber from the fullerene solution and drying the extracted carbon fiber.4. The method of manufacturing the carbon fiber according to claim 3 , wherein a concentration of the fullerene Cin the solution is 1 ppm by mass to 1000 ppm by mass.5. The method of manufacturing the carbon fiber according to claim 3 , wherein the organic solvent is an aromatic hydrocarbon or an alkyl halide.6. The method of manufacturing the carbon fiber according to claim 3 , wherein the material carbon fiber is a polyacrylonitrile-based carbon fiber.7. The method of manufacturing the carbon fiber according to claim 3 , wherein a time of immersing the material carbon fiber is 5 seconds to 24 hours.8. The method of manufacturing the carbon fiber according to claim 3 , wherein a temperature of the solution during immersion is 10° C. to 80° C. The present invention relates to a carbon fiber and a method of manufacturing the same.Non-patent Document 1 discloses immersing a carbon fiber in a toluene solution of fullerene Cand thereafter drying it to obtain a carbon fiber with fullerene Cattached to the surface.Patent Document 1 discloses ...

Carbon fiber and method of manufacturing same

By sequentially performing: a step (I) of dissolving fullerene C 60 in a polyalkylene glycol to prepare a fullerene solution; a step (II) of immersing a material carbon fiber in the fullerene solution; and a step (III) of extracting the carbon fiber from the fullerene solution, washing the extracted carbon fiber with water, and drying the carbon fiber washed with water, a carbon fiber on which fullerene C 60 adsorbs is obtained.

CARBON FIBER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME

A carbon fiber is obtained by sequentially performing: a step (I) of dissolving a fullerene mixture including fullerenes Cand Cin an organic solvent to prepare a fullerene solution; a step (II) of immersing a material carbon fiber in the fullerene solution; and a step (III) of extracting the carbon fiber from the fullerene solution and drying the extracted carbon fiber. 1. A carbon fiber on which fullerenes Cand Cadsorb.2. The carbon fiber according to claim 1 , wherein the fullerenes Cand Cadsorb claim 1 , as a total amount claim 1 , by 0.001 parts by mass to 1 part by mass per 1000 parts by mass of the carbon fiber.3. A method of manufacturing a carbon fiber on which fullerenes Cand Cadsorb claim 1 , the method comprising sequentially performing:{'sub': 60', '70, 'dissolving a fullerene mixture including fullerenes Cand Cin an organic solvent to prepare a fullerene solution;'}immersing a material carbon fiber in the fullerene solution; andextracting the carbon fiber from the fullerene solution and drying the extracted carbon fiber.4. The method of manufacturing the carbon fiber according to claim 3 , wherein the fullerene mixture is a mixture containing 50% by mass to 90% by mass of Cand 10% by mass to 50% by mass of C.5. The method of manufacturing the carbon fiber according to claim 3 , wherein a total concentration of the fullerenes Cand Cin the fullerene solution is 1 ppm by mass to 1000 ppm by mass.6. The method of manufacturing the carbon fiber according to claim 3 , wherein the organic solvent is an alkyl halide.7. The method of manufacturing the carbon fiber according to claim 3 , wherein the material carbon fiber is a polyacrylonitrile-based carbon fiber.8. The method of manufacturing the carbon fiber according to claim 3 , a time of immersing the material carbon fiber is 5 seconds to 24 hours.9. The method of manufacturing the carbon fiber according to claim 3 , wherein a temperature of the solution during immersion is 10° C. to 60° C. The present ...

Textiles Having Flame Protection Function

The invention relates to flame-retardant foam coatings for textile sheet products, wherein the coatings include plate-like expandable graphite which has a reduced salt content and a particle distribution with a proportion of >80 percent by weight having a diameter of at least 0.2 mm, and/or a minimum proportion of 70% having a mesh size of >50 mesh (0.3 mm), at least one binder and at least one foam stabilizer, and also processes for the production thereof, the use thereof for producing textile sheet products and also textile sheet products having such flame-retardant foam coatings. 1. A process for producing a flame-retardant , textile sheet product comprising a textile substrate layer , which comprises:a) reduction of the salt content of plate-like expandable graphite by additional washing, to a proportion of below 0.8% by weight, on a basis of total weight of the plate-like expandable graphite which has been reduced in salt, the plate-like expandable graphite having an average plate diameter of at least 0.5 mm, and/or a minimum proportion of 70% by weight having a mesh size of >50 mesh (0.3 mm) being selected,b) production of a paste comprising at least one binder, at least one foam stabilizer and expandable graphite which has been reduced in salt as specified in a),c) mechanical foaming of a paste produced according to b),d) coating of a textile substrate layer with a foam produced according to c),e) drying of the foam layer, andf) optionally pressing of the foam layer after drying.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein a woven claim 1 , knitted or non-woven textile substrate layer is coated in step d).3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the drying in step e) is carried out at a temperature of 80-100° C. to produce an unstable foam.4. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the drying is carried out at a temperature of 80-100° C. and crosslinking is carried out at 120-170° C. in step e) to produce a stable foam.5. The process according to ...

THERMALLY-CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL WITH GOOD SOUND ABSORPTION PROPERTIES

A thermally-conductive material includes: a textile fabric; and a graphite-containing, thermally-conductive coating, in which graphite is present in a proportion of 5 wt % to 50 wt % relative to a total weight of the thermally-conductive material. The thermally-conductive material has a flow resistance of 60 Pa*s/m to 400 Pa*s/m. In an embodiment, a proportion of graphite in relation to the thermally-conductive coating is more than 50 wt %. 1. A thermally-conductive material , comprising:a textile fabric; anda graphite-containing, thermally-conductive coating, in which graphite is present in a proportion of 5 wt % to 50 wt % relative to a total weight of the thermally-conductive material,wherein the thermally-conductive material has a flow resistance of 60 Pa*s/m to 400 Pa*s/m.2. The thermally-conductive material according to claim 1 , wherein a proportion of graphite in relation to the thermally-conductive coating is more than 50 wt %.3. The thermally-conductive material according to claim 1 , wherein a proportion of polymer binder in the thermally-conductive coating and/or between the thermally-conductive coating and the textile fabric is less than 40 wt %.4. The thermally-conductive material according to claim 1 , wherein the textile fabric comprises fibers comprising a hydrophilic fiber material.5. The thermally-conductive material according to claim 1 , wherein the thermally-conductive coating comprises a pattern on the textile fabric.6. The thermally-conductive material according to claim 5 , wherein the pattern at least partially has continuous lines.7. The thermally-conductive material according to claim 1 , wherein a coating weight of the thermally-conductive coating is 1 to 50 g/m.8. The thermally-conductive material according to claim 1 , wherein the graphite comprises graphite in particle form claim 1 , with an average particle size of 0.5 to 10 μm.9. The thermally-conductive material according to claim 1 , wherein the thermally-conductive material has a ...

CARBON FIBER COMPOSITE MATERIAL

The present invention relates to a carbon fiber composite material containing carbon fibers coated with amorphous carbon, and a matrix resin. 15-. (canceled)6. A method for producing the carbon fiber composite material comprising carbon fibers coated with amorphous carbon , and a matrix resin , the method comprising:impregnating carbon fibers with a naphthoxazine resin solution, or spraying a naphthoxazine resin solution to surfaces of carbon fibers, followed by heating at 200° C. or below, thereby carbonizing the naphthoxazine resin in the solution, to obtain carbon fibers coated with a carbonized naphthoxazine resin as amorphous carbon; andmixing the carbon fibers coated with amorphous carbon with polypropylene as a matrix resin.71. The method according to claim , wherein the naphthoxazine resin is produced by reacting dihydroxynaphthalene , formaldehyde and an amine , wherein the dihydroxynaphthalene is selected from the group consisting of 1 ,5-dihydroxynaphthalene and 2 ,6-dihydroxynaphthalene.82. The method according to claim , wherein the amine is selected from the group consisting of methylamine , ethylamine , and propyl amine.92. The method according to claim , wherein an amount of the aliphatic amine is 0.8 to 1.2 moles and an amount of the formaldehyde is 1.6 to 2.4 moles , per 1 mole of dihydroxynaphthalene. The present invention relates to a carbon fiber composite material having high-strength. Priority is claimed on Japanese Patent Application No. 2011-179628, filed on Aug. 19, 2011, and the content of which is incorporated herein by reference.Carbon fiber composite materials in which matrix resins such as thermoset resins, thermoplastic resins and the like are reinforced with carbon fibers have excellent modulus of tensile elasticity and tensile strength, and thus they have been utilized in sports, leisure, aerospace, and in addition, in blades for wind power generation and the like.Mechanical characteristics, such as strength, modulus of elasticity ...

COMPOSITE FABRIC, METHOD FOR FORMING COMPOSITE FABRIC, AND USE OF A COMPOSITE MATTER FABRIC

A cloth article formed of a thermoplastic or thermosetting material containing particles of metal disbursed there through. More particularly, there is disclosed a fiber material formed of a thermoplastic or thermosetting material containing particles of metal dispersed intermittently within the fiber material during fiber formation, wherein the particles of metal are exposed at least in part on a surface of the fiber material, wherein the fiber material also includes carbon fiber nanotubes added to the fiber material, and wherein the fiber material is woven into a fabric and the fabric is formed into a cloth article. 1. A cloth article formed of a reinforced fabric material formed of polyethylene fibers containing particles of metal and carbon fiber nanotubes dispersed intermittently within the polyethylene fibers during fiber formation , wherein the particles of metal are selected from the group consisting of elemental zinc particles , zinc oxide particles , wherein the particles have a size range of 1-200 microns , and wherein the particles comprise between 40-60 volume % of the polyethylene fibers , and are exposed at least in part on a surface of the polyethylene fibers , wherein the reinforced fabric material is formed by co-extruding polyethylene fibers with a core fiber formed of a different thermoplastic material or with a thermosetting material , wherein the polyethylene fibers contain particles of metal exposed on a surface of the polyethylene fibers wherein the cloth article is configured to be in direct contact with the skin of a user , at least in part , wherein the particles are arranged so that the fabric in contact with the skin of the wearer forms a plurality of half-calls of an air-zinc battery , and wherein the cloth article is selected from a group consisting of socks , gloves , headbands , caps , scarves , face masks , respirators , hats , t-shirts , leggings , tights , underwear , underarm and under bra inserts bras , and compression clothing ...

Physiological monitoring garments

Described herein are apparatuses (e.g., garments, including but not limited to shirts, pants, and the like) for detecting and monitoring physiological parameters, such as respiration, cardiac parameters, and the like. Also described herein are methods of forming garments having one or more stretchable conductive ink patterns and methods of making garments having one or more highly stretchable conductive ink pattern formed of a composite of an insulative adhesive, a conductive ink, and an intermediate gradient zone between the adhesive and conductive ink. The conductive ink typically includes between about 40-60% conductive particles, between about 30-50% binder; between about 3-7% solvent; and between about 3-7% thickener. The stretchable conductive ink patterns may be stretched more than twice their length without breaking or rupturing.

COMPOSITE STRUCTURE HAVING MODIFIER MATERIAL PRINTED THEREON

A composite fiber may include at least one reinforcing filament formed of a first material. A second material maybe systematically deposited in a printed onto the at least one reinforcing filament such that at least one of a length, a width, and a thickness of the second material varies across a surface of the at least one reinforcing filament. The printed pattern may alter one or more properties of a composite structure containing the composite fiber. 1. A composite fiber , comprising:at least one reinforcing filament formed of a first material anda second material systematically deposited in a pattern onto the at least one reinforcing filament such that at least one of a length, a width, and a thickness of the second material varies across a surface of the at least one reinforcing filament.2. The composite fiber of claim 1 , wherein:the reinforcing filament includes a sizing applied in a uniform sizing thickness to a filament surface of the at least one reinforcing filament; andthe second material systematically deposited onto the sizing of the at least one reinforcing filament.3. The composite fiber of claim 1 , wherein:at least one of the length, the width, and the thickness of the second material is approximately 0.01 to 100 microns.4. The composite fiber of claim 1 , wherein:the second material is comprised of any one or more of the following: inks, granules, extrusion media, organic monomers, prepolymers, polymers, metallic powders, inorganic fillers in an aqueous or solvent-based solution, silica, block copolymers, graphene platelets, polymer nanoparticles, and carbon nanotubes.5. The composite fiber of claim 1 , wherein:the second material is applied onto the at least one reinforcing filament using a deposition head of a printing device.6. The composite fiber of claim 1 , further comprising:one or more additional materials including a third material systematically deposited onto the at least one reinforcing filament.7. The composite fiber of claim 1 , ...

FIBER COMPOSITE, POROUS STRUCTURE, AND NONWOVEN FABRIC

A fiber composite includes a cellulose fiber and a metal, in which the cellulose fiber contains a cellulose acylate, at least a part of a surface of the cellulose fiber carries at least a part of the metal, a degree of crystallinity of the cellulose fiber is from 0% to 50%, an average fiber diameter of the cellulose fiber is from 1 nm to 1μm and an average fiber length of the cellulose fiber is from 1 mm to 1 m. 1. A fiber composite comprising:a cellulose fiber; anda metal,wherein the cellulose fiber contains a cellulose acylate,at least a part of a surface of the cellulose fiber carries at least a part of the metal,a degree of crystallinity of the cellulose fiber is from 0% to 50%,an average fiber diameter of the cellulose fiber is from 1 nm to 1 μm, and an average fiber length of the cellulose fiber is from 1 mm to 1 m.2. The fiber composite according to claimwherein the degree of crystallinity of the cellulose fiber is from 0% to 30%.3. The fiber composite according to claim 1 , {'br': None, '2.00 Подробнее

Carbon Nanomaterial Composite Sheet and Method for Making the Same

A carbon nanomaterial composite sheet and a method for making a carbon nanomaterial composite sheet may include a layer of a carbon nanomaterial structure being bonded to a carrier layer, the carrier layer being fabricated from a porous metalized nonwoven material.

COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND MOLDED ARTICLE

Provided are: a composite material capable of exhibiting the original functions of a base material thereof and also capable of exhibiting functions derived from CNTs, such as electrical conductivity, heat conductivity, and mechanical strength; and a molded article therefrom. A composite material comprising a base material and a structure formed on the surface of the base material, the structure including a plurality of carbon nanotubes, wherein the plurality of carbon nanotubes form a network structure, in which the carbon nanotubes are directly connected with one another and also directly adhere to the surface of the base material. 1. A composite material comprisinga base material, anda structure formed on a surface of the base material, whereinthe structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes, wherein the plurality of carbon nanotubes form a network structure, in which the carbon nanotubes are directly connected with one another to form a network structure and also directly adhere to the surface of the base material.2. The composite material according to claim 1 , whereinthe plurality of carbon nanotubes are directly connected with one another in a state in which there are no intermediary agents, anddirectly adhere to the surface of the base material in a state in which there are no intermediary agents.3. The composite material according to claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the structure is 500 nm or less.4. The composite material according to claim 2 , wherein the intermediary agent is at least a dispersant.5. The composite material according to claim 1 , wherein the base material is a fiber having a diameter of approximately 3 to 150 μm.6. The composite material according to claim 5 , wherein the fiber is a carbon fiber.7. The composite material according to claim 1 , wherein the carbon nanotube is a multi-walled carbon nanotube having a length of 0.1 to 50 μm and a diameter of 30 nm or less.8. The composite material according to claim 7 , wherein the carbon ...

PREPARATION METHOD OF CARBON BLACK SYNTHETIC FILTER MATERIALS AND APPLICATION THEREOF

The present disclosure provides a preparation method of carbon black synthetic filter materials and an application thereof, which are prepared by impregnating nonwoven fabric filter fibers in a mixed solution consisting of carbon black, animal glue, glycerin, urea, cupric complex of amino acid, Turkey red oil, methylsilicone oil and deionized water, the nonwoven fabric filter fibers are coated with carbon black; wherein, the mixed solution is composed of the following weight parts of raw materials: 2˜4 parts of carbon black, 1˜3 parts of animal glue, 1˜3 parts of glycerin, 0.2˜0.4 parts of urea, 0.03˜0.06 parts of cupric complex of amino acid, 0.05˜0.15 parts of Turkey red oil, 0.05˜0.15 parts of methylsilicone oil, and 45˜55 parts of water. The present disclosure can improve the elimination of contaminants effectively and utilizing the installation space for the current filters efficiently, with strong practical significance and promotion value. 1. A preparation method of carbon black synthetic filter materials , wherein , comprising dissolving animal glue in deionized water to form a glue solution , adding carbon black to mix , then adding glycerin , urea , cupric complex of amino acid , Turkey red oil and methylsilicone oil , finally adding deionized water and stirring to form a mixed solution through ultrasonic dispersion; impregnating nonwoven fabric filter fibers into the mixed solution , then drying them to get the carbon black synthetic filter materials.2. The preparation method of carbon black synthetic filter materials according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the mixed solution is composed of the following weight parts of raw materials: 2˜4 parts of carbon black claim 1 , 1˜3 parts of animal glue claim 1 , 1˜3 parts of glycerin claim 1 , 0.2˜0.4 parts of urea claim 1 , 0.03˜0.06 parts of cupric complex of amino acid claim 1 , 0.05˜0.15 parts of Turkey red oil claim 1 , 0.05˜0.15 parts of methylsilicone oil claim 1 , and 45˜55 parts of water.3. The ...

Method for Automated Spraying of Nanoparticles

The present invention is a method of automated nanoparticle spraying and an apparatus for same. In one embodiment, the nanoparticles are sprayed over reinforced fabrics, such as for the manufacturing of composite materials. The developed method can control the amount of nanoparticles to be added to the composites with the capability to selectively reinforce localized areas of the fabrics based on the load distribution for a given application.

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING GRAPHENE CONDUCTIVE FABRIC

Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a graphene conductive fabric, which includes mixing a first solvent, a second solvent and nano-graphene sheets, dispersing the nano-graphene sheets with a mechanical force to form a graphene suspension solution; adding at least a curable resin to the graphene suspension solution, dispersing the nano-graphene sheets and the curable resin with the mechanical force to form a graphene resin solution; coating or printing the graphene resin solution on a hydrophobic protective layer, curing the graphene resin solution to form a graphene conductive layer adhered to the hydrophobic protective layer; coating a hot glue layer on the graphene conductive layer; and attaching a fibrous tissue on the hot glue layer, heating and pressing the fibrous tissue to allow the hot glue layer respectively adhere to the graphene conductive layer and the fibrous tissue. 1. A method of manufacturing a graphene conductive fabric , comprising:mixing a first solvent, a second solvent and nano-graphene sheets, dispersing the nano-graphene sheets with a mechanical force to form a graphene suspension solution, wherein a boiling point of the first solvent is not greater than 80° C., and a boiling point of the second solvent is not less than 120° C.;adding at least a curable resin to the graphene suspension solution, dispersing the nano-graphene sheets and the curable resin with the mechanical force to form a graphene resin solution;coating or printing the graphene resin solution on a hydrophobic protective layer, curing the graphene resin solution to form a graphene conductive layer adhered to the hydrophobic protective layer;coating a hot glue layer on the graphene conductive layer; andattaching a fibrous tissue on the hot glue layer, heating and pressing the fibrous tissue to allow the hot glue layer respectively adhere to the graphene conductive layer and the fibrous tissue, to form a graphene conductive fabric.2. The method of manufacturing the graphene ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION AND TREATMENT OF FUR, SKIN, AND LEATHER COMMODITIES

A semi-metal or other semiconductor material is applied to a portion of a fur, skin, or feather commodity. The material is applied in a liquid, aerosol, or adhesive formulation, such that the material is molecularly adhered to the fur, skin, or feather commodity. The material may also be applied by a laser burning or branding process. The material may be applied prior to a chemical treatment of the fur, skin, or feather commodity. 1. A method of treating a fur , skin , or feather commodity , the method comprising:providing a fur, skin, or feather commodity; andapplying a semiconductor material to a portion of a fur, skin, or feather commodity, such that the material is molecularly adhered to the fur, skin, or feather commodity.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the semiconductor material is a zero-gap semiconductor.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the semiconductor material has a valley degeneracy of gv=2.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the semiconductor material has electron mobility greater than 15 claim 1 ,000 cm×V×s.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the semiconductor material has resistivity of less than 10ohm-cm.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the semiconductor material is graphene.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the wherein the semiconductor material is applied in a liquid state.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the wherein the semiconductor material is applied in a solid state.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the wherein the semiconductor material is applied as an aerosole.10. The method of claim 1 , further comprising a step of storing digital information on the semiconductor material.11. A method of testing DNA of a fur claim 1 , skin claim 1 , or feather commodity claim 1 , the method comprising:providing a fur, skin, or feather commodity;applying a semiconductor material to a portion of a fur, skin, or feather commodity;treating the fur, skin, or feather commodity;removing the semiconductor material from the portion of the fur, skin, or ...

CONDUCTIVE SHEET

A conductive sheet comprising a conductive substrate layer and a hydrogel layer formed of a silicone hydrogel having a polymer comprising a repeat unit (A) derived from a monomer represented by Formula (I) as a gel skeleton. Provided is a conductive sheet which can maintain adhesiveness and flexibility even when used for a long period of time and can attain high biocompatibility. 2. The conductive sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the silicone hydrogel comprises the repeat unit (A) derived from the monomer represented by Formula (I) in an amount within a range of 10% by weight to 70% by weight with respect to the total weight of the silicone hydrogel in a dry state.3. The conductive sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer comprising the repeat unit (A) further comprises a repeat unit (B) derived from a monofunctional silicone monomer in an amount within a range of 10% by weight to 70% by weight with respect to the total weight of the silicone hydrogel in a dry state.4. (canceled)5. The conductive sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer comprising the repeat unit (A) further comprises a repeat unit (C) derived from a monomer containing an amide structure in an amount within a range of 10p by weight to 50% by weight with respect to the total weight of the silicone hydrogel in a dry state.6. (canceled)7. A conductive sheet comprising a conductive substrate layer and a hydrogel layer comprising a silicone hydrogel claim 1 , wherein the hydrogel layer has a tensile elastic modulus within a range of 0.1 MPa to 3.5 MPa in a dry state.8. The conductive sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the conductive substrate layer has an impedance of 10Ω to 10Ω at 0.1 Hz to 1000 Hz.9. (canceled)10. The conductive sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the conductive substrate layer is embedded in the hydrogel layer.11. The conductive sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the conductive substrate layer has air permeability.12. The conductive sheet according to claim 1 ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING OPENED CARBON FIBRE BUNDLE AND FIBRE REINFORCED COMPOSITE MATERIAL

[Problem] 1. A method for producing an opened carbon fibre bundle comprising the step of bringing a carbon fibre bundle comprising a plurality of carbon fibres to which a sizing agent is attached into contact with a fibre opening solution comprising particles having an average particle size (d50) of 1 μm to 30 μm and an organic solvent.2. The method for producing an opened carbon fibre bundle according to claim 1 , wherein the sizing agent comprises an epoxy resin.3. The method for producing an opened carbon fibre bundle according to claim 1 , wherein the particles comprise at least one selected from the group consisting of silica particles claim 1 , alumina particles claim 1 , talc and amorphous carbon particles.4. The method for producing an opened carbon fibre bundle according to claim 1 , wherein the organic solvent comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of alcohols having 1 to 10 carbon atoms claim 1 , ketones having 1 to 6 carbon atoms claim 1 , sulfoxides having 1 to 10 carbon atoms claim 1 , esters having 1 to 6 carbon atoms claim 1 , ethers having 1 to 10 carbon atoms and halogenated hydrocarbons having 1 to 6 carbon atoms.5. An opened carbon fibre bundle wherein particles having an average particle size (d50) of 1 μm to 30 μm are adhered to the surface of the carbon fibre by a sizing agent.6. An opened carbon fibre bundle according to claim 5 , wherein the sizing agent comprises an epoxy resin.7. A fibre reinforced composite material comprising an opened carbon fibre bundle according to and a matrix resin impregnated into the opened carbon fibre bundle.8. The fibre reinforced composite material according to claim 7 , wherein the matrix resin comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of a polyolefin resin claim 7 , a vinyl chloride resin claim 7 , and a polyether ether ketone resin. The present invention relates to a method for producing an opened carbon fibre bundle using carbon fibres as reinforcing fibres, and a fibre ...

ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE YARN

An electrically conductive yarn () includes a plurality of individual filaments () and an electrically conductive portion () that covers surface of the individual filaments (). The electrically conductive portion () contains a carbon-based material, in particular carbon nanotubes, a binder, and a metal. The electrically conductive portion () has a network structure in which the carbon nanotubes are connected to one another and is constituted such that the metal is interspersed within the network structure. The electrically conductive portion () may further contain AlO. 1. An electrically conductive yarn comprising:a plurality of individual filaments; andan electrically conductive portion that covers a surface of each of the individual filaments;wherein the electrically conductive portion contains a carbon-based material—which includes carbon nanotubes—a binder, and a metal, and has a network structure in which the carbon nanotubes are connected to one another; andthe metal is interspersed within the network structure.2. The electrically conductive yarn according to claim 1 , wherein the electrically conductive portion further contains AlO.3. The electrically conductive yarn according to claim 2 , wherein the AlOhas a layer of the metal on its surface.4. The electrically conductive yarn according to claim 3 , wherein the metal is at least one selected from the group consisting of the Ag claim 3 , Sn claim 3 , Cu claim 3 , Al claim 3 , Zn claim 3 , Fe claim 3 , Ni claim 3 , Co claim 3 , Mg claim 3 , Ti claim 3 , Au claim 3 , Pt group claim 3 , and alloys thereof.5. The electrically conductive yarn according to claim 3 , wherein the metal is at least one of Ag and an Ag alloy.6. The electrically conductive yarn according to claim 5 , wherein the electrically conductive yarn has an electrical resistance of 30 Ω/cm or less.7. The electrically conductive yarn according to claim 6 , wherein the electrically conductive portion contains 30-100 parts by mass of the metal with ...

CARBON AEROGEL COMPOSITE PREPREG

A carbon aerogel composite is disclosed. A carbon fiber is coated with a conductive carbon aerogel. An aerospace-vehicle component, aerospace vehicle or aircraft or lighting guard can include carbon fibers coated with a conductive carbon aerogel, strands comprising carbon fiber coated with a conductive carbon aerogel, woven fabrics comprising carbon fiber coated with a conductive carbon aerogel, or nonwoven fabrics comprising carbon fiber coated with a conductive carbon aerogel. 1. A carbon fiber coated with a conductive carbon aerogel.2. The carbon fiber according to claim 1 , wherein the carbon fiber is in a strand claim 1 , a woven fabric claim 1 , or a nonwoven fabric.3. An aerospace-vehicle component comprising carbon fiber claim 1 , wherein the carbon fiber is coated with a conductive carbon aerogel.4. The aerospace-vehicle component according to claim 3 , wherein the carbon fiber is in a strand claim 3 , a woven fabric claim 3 , or a nonwoven fabric.5. The aerospace-vehicle component according to claim 4 , wherein the component consists predominantly of carbon fiber composite.6. The aerospace-vehicle component according to claim 5 , wherein carbon fibers claim 5 , strands claim 5 , woven fabrics or nonwoven fabrics are part of the carbon fiber composite.7. The aerospace-vehicle component according to claim 5 , wherein carbon fibers claim 5 , strands claim 5 , woven fabrics or nonwoven fabrics are part of the carbon fiber composite.8. The aerospace-vehicle component according to claim 3 , wherein the component consists predominantly of carbon fiber composite.9. An aerospace vehicle or aircraft comprising carbon fibers coated with a conductive carbon aerogel claim 3 , strands comprising carbon fiber coated with a conductive carbon aerogel claim 3 , woven fabrics comprising carbon fiber coated with a conductive carbon aerogel claim 3 , or nonwoven fabrics comprising carbon fiber coated with a conductive carbon aerogel.10. A lightning guard for an aerospace ...

FUNCTIONAL FABRIC AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING FUNCTIONAL FABRIC

A functional fabric is formed by bonding a polyester synthetic resin film mixed with carbon black fine particles to a fabric, in which the synthetic resin film is non-porous and has a thickness of 10 μm to 20 μm. The functional fabric is produced by producing a polyester synthetic resin film mixed with carbon black fine particles and bonding the synthetic resin film to a fabric, and the produced functional fabric is entirely or partially bonded to an inner wear or an intermediate clothes to produce clothing. 1. A functional fabric comprising a fabric and a synthetic resin film bonded to the fabric , the synthetic resin film being made of polyester and mixed with carbon black fine particles.2. The functional fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the synthetic resin film is non-porous.3. The functional fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the synthetic resin film has a thickness of 10 μm to 20 μm.4. A method for producing a functional fabric claim 1 , the method comprising:producing a synthetic resin film being made of polyester and mixed with carbon black fine particles; andbonding the synthetic resin film to a fabric.5. A clothing comprising a functional fabric including a fabric and a synthetic resin film bonded to the fabric claim 1 , the synthetic resin film being made of polyester and mixed with carbon black fine particles claim 1 , and an inner wear or an intermediate clothes to which the functional fabric is entirely or partially bonded. The present invention relates to a fabric having windproof, waterproof, moisture permeability, and heat retention functions, and a method for producing the same.In clothing for cold protection in the fall and winter seasons, efforts are made to maintain warmth by various methods. Well-known methods include heat insulation, far-infrared absorption, and radiant heat retention using reflection for improving heat retention performance. Further, there are also garments enhancing each function required by a method such as ...

PROCESS OF TEXTILE FINISHING AND FINISHED TEXTILES

The present invention relates to a process of finishing a textile to impart a shiny effect to such textile comprising the step of preparing a composition containing 2D carbon microparticles in a carrier, applying said composition to said textile and drying said textile carrying said composition. The present invention also relates to a textile, a fabric and yarn coated with the composition above. The present invention finally relates to uses of 2D carbon microparticles to provide a shiny effect on textiles. 1. A process of finishing a textile , comprising the step of preparing a composition containing 2D carbon microparticles in a carrier , applying said composition to said textile and drying said textile carrying said composition , characterized in that said 2D carbon microparticles have a size comprised in the range of 0.1 to 250 microns.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein said 2D carbon microparticles have dimensions in the range of 10 to 225 microns.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein said 2D carbon microparticles are graphite flakes.4. The process according to claim 1 , wherein said carrier is transparent.5. The process according to claim 1 , wherein said carrier is selected from the group consisting of polyester polyurethanes claim 1 , polyether polyurethanes and polyester polyether polyurethanes.6. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the amount of said 2D carbon microparticles is in the range of 15 g/kg to 60 g/kg of the dry composition.7. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the application of said composition to said textiles is carried out by applying a pressure to the composition of at least 20 N/cm claim 1 , whereby said composition is spread to said textiles.8. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the application of said composition to said textiles is carried out by one method selected by the group consisting of rope dyeing claim 1 , screen printing and knife coating.9. A textile as obtainable by a process ...

SHEET AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Disclosed is a sheet which comprises a fibrous substrate and carbon nanotubes attached to fibers constituting the fibrous substrate. The carbon nanotubes in the sheet comprise single-walled carbon nanotubes as a main component. 1. A sheet comprising:a fibrous substrate; andcarbon nanotubes attached to fibers constituting the fibrous substrate,wherein the carbon nanotubes comprise single-walled carbon nanotubes as a main component.2. The sheet of claim 1 , wherein the single-walled carbon nanotubes have a BET specific surface area of 600 m/g or more.3. The sheet of claim 1 , wherein the sheet does not comprise a binder.4. The sheet of any one of to claim 1 , wherein the sheet has a density of 0.20 g/cmor more and 0.80 g/cmor less.5. The sheet of claim 1 , wherein the carbon nanotubes have an amount per unit area of 10 g/mor more.6. The sheet of claim 1 , wherein the sheet has an electrical conductivity of 30 S/cm or more.7. A method of manufacturing the sheet of claim 1 , comprising:{'sup': '2', 'dispersing in a dispersion medium carbon nanotubes which comprise single-walled carbon nanotubes having a BET specific surface area of 600 m/g or more to prepare a carbon nanotube dispersion liquid;'}contacting the fibrous substrate with the carbon nanotube dispersion liquid to provide a primary sheet; andremoving the dispersion medium from the primary sheet.8. The method of manufacturing the sheet of claim 7 , wherein the carbon nanotube dispersion liquid used in the contacting step does not comprise a binder. The present disclosure relates to sheets and methods for manufacturing the same, and in particular, to sheets containing carbon nanotubes and methods of manufacturing the same.Recently, carbon nanotubes (hereinafter also referred to as “CNTs”) have attracted attention as materials that are lightweight as well as have excellent electrical conductivity and mechanical properties. However, because fibrous carbon nanostructures such as CNTs are fine structures with sizes ...

METHOD OF MAKING AND USING AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE COMPOSITE MEMBRANE

The method of making and using an electrically conductive composite membrane provides for manufacturing of an electrically conductive composite membrane for water sterilization. The electrically conductive composite membrane is made by first dipping cotton fiber into a graphite solution to form a cotton-graphite composite fiber. The cotton-graphite composite fiber is then coated with different silver nanostructures to form a cotton-graphite-silver composite material. The cotton-graphite-silver composite material may then be dipped into a solution containing a conducting polymer, thus forming the electrically conductive composite membrane. In use, the electrically conductive composite membrane is electrified by passing electrical current therethrough. Then, water to be sterilized is passed through the electrified electrically conductive composite membrane, producing potable drinking water. 1. A method of making an electrically conductive composite membrane , comprising the steps of:dipping cotton fiber into a first solution to form a cotton-graphite composite fiber, the first solution consisting of a solution of pure graphite;coating the cotton-graphite composite fiber with silver nanostructures to form a cotton-graphite-silver composite material; anddipping the cotton-graphite-silver composite material into a second solution, the second solution containing a conducting polymer to produce an electrically conductive composite membrane.2. The method of making an electrically conductive composite membrane as recited in claim 1 , wherein the conducting polymer is selected from the group consisting of polythiophene claim 1 , polypyrrole and polyaniline.3. The method of making an electrically conductive composite membrane as recited in claim 1 , wherein the step of dipping the cotton fiber into the first solution is repeated until the cotton-graphite composite fiber has a constant electrical resistance.4. The method of making an electrically conductive composite membrane ...

METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF SILICON CARBIDE FIBRES

The invention relates to a method for the treatment of silicon carbide fibres, comprising a step involving the chemical treatment of fibres with an aqueous acid solution containing hydrofluoric acid and nitric acid but free of acetic acid in order to remove the silica present on the surface of fibres and to form a layer of microporous carbon. The invention also relates to a method for the production of a fibrous preform, comprising the formation of a fibrous structure comprising treated silicon carbon fibres and the use of said preform for the production of a part made from composite material. 112-. (canceled)13. A process for the treatment of silicon carbide fibers , comprising the step of chemical treatment of the fibers with an aqueous acid solution containing hydrofluoric acid and nitric acid in order to remove the silica present at the surface of the fibers and to form a layer of microporous carbon , wherein said aqueous acid solution does not contain acetic acid.14. The process as claimed in claim 13 , wherein the aqueous acid solution contains a hydrofluoric acid/nitric acid molar ratio of less than 1.5.15. The process as claimed in claim 13 , wherein the aqueous acid solution contains a hydrofluoric acid content of between 0.5 and 4 mol/l.16. The process as claimed in claim 13 , wherein the aqueous acid solution contains a nitric acid content of between 0.5 and 5 mol/l.17. The process as claimed in claim 13 , wherein the chemical treatment step is carried out at ambient temperature and lasts four hours.18. The process as claimed in claim 13 , wherein the fibers obtained have a superficial layer of microporous carbon ≦100 nm.19. The process as claimed claim 13 , wherein the fibers are covered with a sizing not removable by chemical treatment claim 13 , and in that the process comprises the prior step of virtually completely removing said sizing by heat treatment.20. The process as claimed in claim 13 , wherein it comprises the additional step of depositing a ...

Microstructured fiber interface coatings for composites

Disclosed is a coated ceramic fiber including a silicon carbide coating layer adjacent to the ceramic fiber and a silicon dioxide coating layer adjacent to the silicon carbide coating layer, wherein the silicon dioxide coating layer forms micro cracks after a crystal structure transformation. The coated ceramic fiber may be included in a composite material having a ceramic matrix.

GRAPHENE MATERIAL COATING AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF, AIR FILTRATION DEVICE AND SYSTEM

A graphene material coating and a preparation method thereof pertain to the technical field of air filtration, and relates to an air filtration device and system based on the graphene material coating. The preparation method of the graphene material coating includes the following steps: S1), preparing a slurry dispersion stock solution: adding a dispersant and a binder to a solvent, and stirring to form the slurry dispersion stock solution; and S2), forming a graphene surface coating: adding a graphene powder to the slurry dispersion stock solution, and after being homogenized by stirring, coating a homogenate on a surface of a carrier, and drying to obtain a finished product of the graphene material coating. This technique can increase the adsorption rate of harmful substances in the gases and avoid secondary pollution caused by unstable adsorption. 1. A graphene material coating , whereina graphene material of the graphene material coating comprises a graphene and/or a functionalized graphene; andthe functionalized grapheme comprises one or more items selected from the group consisting of aminated graphene, carboxylated graphene, cyanographene, nitrographene, borate-based graphene, phosphate-based graphene, hydroxylated graphene, mercapto graphene, methylated graphene, allylated graphene, trifluoromethylated graphene, dodecylated graphene, octadecylated graphene, graphene oxide, graphene fluoride, graphene bromide, graphene chloride and graphene iodide.2. A preparation method of a graphene material coating , comprising the following steps:S1), preparing a slurry dispersion stock solution: adding a dispersant and a binder to a solvent, and stirring to form the slurry dispersion stock solution; andS2), forming the graphene material coating: adding a powder of a graphene material to the slurry dispersion stock solution, after being homogenized by stirring, coating a homogenate on a surface of a carrier, and drying to obtain a finished product of the graphene material ...

HIGH TENACITY TEXTILES CONTAINING SHEAR THICKENING FLUID AND USES THEREOF

Textiles intercalated with shear thickening fluids (STF) are disclosed. The STF-intercalated textiles are light weight and include high tenacity textiles that exhibit enhanced resistance to puncture, cutting, abrasion, dust penetration, and projectile penetration. Also disclosed are multi-layer articles, such as safety suits and extra-vehicular mobility units, which include STF-intercalated textiles. Methods for manufacturing STF-intercalated textiles are also disclosed. 2. (canceled)3. The textile of claim 1 , wherein:(a) the plurality of fibers have a tensile strength of at least about 1 GPa and a specific strength of at least about 1,500 kN*m/kg; or(b) the suspended particles have an average particle size of less than about 1,000 nm; or(c) the particles are suspended in the low volatility carrier fluid at a concentration in the range from about 60% to about 70% by weight particles; orany combination of (a), (b), or (c).46-. (canceled)7. The textile of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of fibers are selected from the group consisting of aramid fibers claim 1 , ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fibers claim 1 , expanded/stretched polytetrafluoroethylene fibers claim 1 , polyethylene terephthalate fibers claim 1 , fibers made from copolymers of paraphenylenediamine and diaminodiphenyl ether claim 1 , aromatic polyester fibers produced by polycondensation of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid and 6-hydroxynapthalene-2-carboxylic acid claim 1 , composite textiles claim 1 , and any combination thereof.8. The textile of claim 7 , wherein the plurality of fibers comprise poly-(p-phenylene terephthalamide) claim 7 , poly-(m-phenylene isophthalamide) claim 7 , ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fibers claim 7 , aromatic polyester fibers produced by polycondensation of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid and 6-hydroxynapthalene-2-carboxylic acid claim 7 , a three-beam weave with one surface of ePTFE interwoven into a second surface of poly-(m-phenylene isophthalamide) interlaced with a ...

COMPOSITE MATERIAL PRODUCTION METHOD AND COMPOSITE MATERIAL

There are provided a method for producing a composite material from which a high-strength prepreg having CNT-derived properties fully exerted is obtained, comprising a step of immersing a carbon fiber bundle including a plurality of continuous carbon fibers in a carbon-nanotubes-isolated dispersion containing a plurality of isolatedly-dispersed carbon nanotubes and applying ultrasonic vibrations at a frequency of more than 40 kHz and 180 kHz or less to form a structure comprising a plurality of carbon nanotubes on the surface of each of the plurality of carbon fibers, wherein the structures are directly attached to the surface of each of the plurality of carbon fibers and form together a network structure in which the carbon nanotubes are directly connected to one another, and such a composite material. 1. A method for producing a composite material , comprisinga step of immersing a carbon fiber bundle including a plurality of continuous carbon fibers in a carbon-nanotubes-isolated dispersion containing a plurality of isolatedly-dispersed carbon nanotubes and applying ultrasonic vibrations at a frequency of more than 40 kHz and 180 kHz or less to form a structure comprising a plurality of carbon nanotubes on a surface of each of the plurality of carbon fibers,wherein the structure is directly attached to the surface of each of the plurality of carbon fibers and has a network structure in which the carbon nanotubes are directly connected to one another.2. The method for producing a composite material according to claim 1 , wherein the carbon fiber bundle comprises 10 claim 1 ,000 to 30 claim 1 ,000 carbon fibers.3. The method for producing a composite material according to claim 1 , wherein the frequency of the ultrasonic vibrations is 100 kHz or more.4. A composite material produced by the method according to . The present invention relates to a method for producing a composite material in which carbon nanotubes (hereinbelow, the carbon nanotubes are referred to as ...

TEXTILE ARTICLE COMPRISING GRAPHENE AND PROCESS FOR ITS PREPARATION

Textile article with a pattern comprising graphene, defining a surface with empty portions and full portions, with a percentage of coverage from 10 to 70% of the surface defined by the pattern, so as to forma thermal circuit for optimal management of the heat absorbed and of the breathability of the article, and the process for its preparation. 115-. (canceled)16. A textile article comprising:a pattern including a composition of graphene,said pattern defining a surface comprising empty portions on which said composition comprising graphene is not present, and full portions on which said composition comprising graphene is present, said pattern also comprising lines intersecting in a plurality of points and forming a network structure;said full portions occupying from 10% to 70% of said surface and said empty portions occupying from 90% to 30% of said surface;said graphene of said composition of graphene comprising graphene nanoplatelets with at least 90% of said graphene nanoplatelets having a lateral size from 50 nm to 50000 nm and a thickness from 0.34 nm to 50 nm; andsaid graphene nanoplatelets having a carbon to oxygen (C/O) ratio greater than or equal to 100:1.17. The textile article of claim 16 , wherein said network pattern further comprises a thermal circuit has an electrical conductivity claim 16 , expressed as surface resistivity claim 16 , from 10Ω/□ to 10Ω/□ claim 16 , measured according to the standard JIS K 7194.18. The textile article of claim 17 , wherein said thermal circuit has an electrical conductivity claim 17 , expressed as surface resistivity claim 17 , from 10Ω/□ to 10Ω/□ claim 17 , measured according to the standard JIS K 7194.19. The textile article of claim 16 , wherein said full portions occupy from 13% to 60% of said surface and said empty portions occupy from 87% to 40% of said surface.20. The textile article of claim 16 , wherein said composition further comprises a polymeric binder.21. The textile article of claim 16 , wherein at least ...

System for injecting functional solution for fabric and method for manufacturing fabric using same

The present invention relates to a system for injecting a functional solution for fabric and a method for manufacturing fabric using same. The system includes: a first supply portion; a second supply portion provided with a distributing device; an injection portion provided with a needle; a drying portion provided with a hot air blower or a blower; and a collection portion provided with a collecting roll. An injection method is provided in which the needle on the injection portion, installed so as to be moved reciprocally, is directly inserted into the fabric to inject the functional solution, so that the functional solution is absorbed from the outer surface to the inside of the fabric.

CNT-INFUSED CARBON FIBER MATERIALS AND PROCESS THEREFOR

A composition includes a carbon nanotube (CNT)-infused carbon fiber material that includes a carbon fiber material of spoolable dimensions and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) infused to the carbon fiber material. The infused CNTs are uniform in length and uniform in distribution. The CNT infused carbon fiber material also includes a barrier coating conformally disposed about the carbon fiber material, while the CNTs are substantially free of the barrier coating. A continuous CNT infusion process includes: (a) functionalizing a carbon fiber material; (b) disposing a barrier coating on the functionalized carbon fiber material (c) disposing a carbon nanotube (CNT)-forming catalyst on the functionalized carbon fiber material; and (d) synthesizing carbon nanotubes, thereby forming a carbon nanotube-infused carbon fiber material. 1. A continuous CNT infusion process comprising:functionalizing a carbon fiber material;disposing a barrier coating on said functionalized carbon fiber material;disposing a carbon nanotube (CNT)-forming catalyst on said functionalized carbon fiber material; and 'wherein the functionalized carbon fiber material is moving while disposing the barrier coating and the CNT-forming catalyst, and while synthesizing the carbon nanotubes.', 'synthesizing carbon nanotubes on said functionalized carbon fiber material, thereby forming a carbon nanotube-infused carbon fiber material;'}2. The process of claim 1 , wherein said continuous CNT infusion process has a material residence time in a CNT growth chamber of between about 5 to about 300 seconds.3. The process of claim 2 , wherein a material residence time in the CNT growth chamber of about 5 to about 30 seconds produces CNTs having a length between about 1 micron to about 10 microns.4. The process of claim 2 , wherein a material residence time in the CNT growth chamber of about 30 to about 180 seconds produces CNTs having a length between about 10 microns to about 100 microns.5. The process of claim 2 , wherein a ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HEATING SHEET AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a heating sheet, the method comprising the steps of: a) weaving a weft including a carbon-coated weft W and a normal weft W and a warp including a metal wire into a fabric; b) cutting the woven fabric and connecting a power supply line to an electrode lead part by using, as the electrode lead part, a portion where the metal wire is located at the end of the cut fabric; and c) shielding the entire sheet-type fabric including the fabric and the power supply line by coating the same with an outer sheath, wherein, in step a), the carbon-coated weft W and the normal weft W satisfy formula 1 below: 1. A method for manufacturing a heating sheet , comprising:{'b': 1', '2, 'a) weaving a weft including a carbon-coated weft W and a normal weft W and a warp including a metal wire into a fabric;'}b) cutting the woven fabric and connecting a power supply line to an electrode lead part, wherein a portion of an end of the cut fabric in which a metal wire is located is used as the electrode lead part; andc) coating the entire sheet-type fabric, which includes the fabric and the power supply line, with an outer sheath to shield the entire sheet-type fabric from the outside,{'b': 1', '2, 'claim-text': {'br': None, 'i': d', '/d, 'sub': 1', '2, '0.2≤≤0.8\u2003\u2003[Equation 1]'}, 'wherein, in step a), the carbon-coated weft W and the normal weft W satisfy the following Equation 1{'sub': 1', '2, 'b': 1', '2, 'wherein drepresents a denier of the carbon-coated weft W, and drepresents a denier of the normal weft W.'}21. The method of claim 1 , wherein the carbon-coated weft W is coated with a treatment solution comprising:(1) 5 to 30% by weight of one or more carbon components selected from carbon black, furnace black, graphene, carbon nanotubes, and a carbon precursor;(2) 40 to 70% by weight of one or more base resins selected from polyvinyl alcohol, polyurethane, polyethylene, an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, polyvinyl ...

FABRIC SUBSTRATE BEARING A CARBON BASED COATING AND PROCESS FOR MAKING THE SAME

A fabric substrate bears a carbon based coating. A hollow cathode plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition process deposits a hydrophobic carbon based coating on fabric substrates. In certain embodiments, a wear resistant hydrophobic carbon based coating coats fabric substrates. 1. A process for the production of carbon based coatings on fabric substrates comprising:providing a fabric substrate;providing a first plasma source, of linear hollow-cathode type, comprising at least one pair of hollow-cathode plasma generating electrodes connected to an AC, DC or pulsed DC generator, for the deposition of the carbon based coating on the fabric substrate;injecting a first plasma generating gas in the first plasma source's electrodes at a flow rate of between 1500 and 4500 sccm per linear meter of plasma of the first plasma source;applying a first electrical power to the first plasma source, so that a first power density of the plasma is between 4 kW and 15 kW per linear meter of the plasma of the first plasma source;injecting a carbon precursor gas at a flow rate of between 100 and 500 sccm per linear meter of the plasma of the first plasma source, the carbon precursor gas being injected into the plasma at least between the electrodes of each electrode pair of the first plasma source, and;depositing the carbon based coating on the fabric substrate's surface by exposing the fabric substrate to the plasma of the first plasma source.2. The process for the production of carbon based coatings on fabric substrates according to claim 1 , further comprising:providing a second plasma source, of linear hollow-cathode type, comprising at least one pair of hollow-cathode plasma generating electrodes connected to an AC, DC or pulsed DC generator, for surface activation of the fabric substrate;injecting a second plasma generating gas in the second plasma source's electrodes at a flow rate of between 1500 and 4500 sccm per linear meter of the second plasma source;supplying a second ...

METHOD FOR PREPARING CAPACITIVE STRESS SENSING INTELLIGENT FABRIC

A method for preparing a capacitive stress sensing intelligent fabric. Conductive yarn serves as an electrode of a capacitive sensor, and the conductive yarn is obtained by means of direct preparation, coating, doping, etc.; an insulating elastomer is coated on the conductive yarn as a dielectric material; and the conductive yarn, which has been subjected to insulation processing, is interlaced among common yarns by using interweaving and overlapping structures among fabric yarns. A fabric sensing array is formed by means of a common manufacturing technique, and the method can be widely applied to force monitoring, etc., for intelligent garments, intelligent homes, touch-control screens, electronic skin and three-dimensional fabric composite materials. 1. A method of manufacturing a capacitive stress sensing intelligent fabric , the method comprising:1) preparing conductive yarns from metal, carbon or conductive polymers by doping or coating;2) coating an insulation polymer elastomer with dielectric properties on the surface of the conductive yarn obtained in 1), to yield electrode yarns integrating a dielectric material and the conductive yarns; and3) weaving the electrode yarns obtained in 2) using traditional textile technology, to obtain a stress-sensing intelligent fabric.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein in 1) claim 1 , a conductive component of the conductive yarns is a metal claim 1 , carbon claim 1 , conductive polymer claim 1 , or a mixture thereof; the preparation method of the conductive yarns comprises direct preparation claim 1 , doping claim 1 , coating or in-situ polymerization claim 1 , or a combination thereof.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein in 1) claim 1 , a preparation method of the conductive yarns comprises direct preparation claim 1 , doping claim 1 , coating or in-situ polymerization claim 1 , or a combination thereof.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein in 2) claim 1 , the insulation polymer elastomer with dielectric properties is ...

Heat Insulation Composition For Improving Heat Insulation And Soundproofing Functions, Containing Aerogel, And Method For Manufacturing Heat Insulation Fabric By Using Same

The present invention relates to a heat insulation composition, containing aerogel, with improved heat insulation and soundproofing properties, and a method for manufacturing a heat insulation fabric by using the same. The heat insulation composition is prepared by mixing solvent, aerogel powder, adhesive binder and carbon black powder, thereby improving the heat insulation property at an extremely low temperature and at a high temperature, and also enhancing the soundproofing property. 1. A heat insulation composition with improved heat insulation and soundproofing properties , containing aerogel , prepared by mixing solvent , aerogel powder , adhesive binder , and carbon black powder.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition includes 80 to 100 parts by weight of the solvent claim 1 , 3 to 5 parts by weight of the aerogel powder claim 1 , 1 to 2 parts by weight of the adhesive binder claim 1 , and 1 to 5 parts by weight of the carbon black powder.3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the carbon black powder has a particle of a diameter of 10 μm or less and a density of 0.06 to 0.15 g/cm.4. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the adhesive binder includes at least one of celluloses claim 2 , starches claim 2 , epoxies claim 2 , polyvinyl alcohol and urethanes claim 2 , and carboxymethylcellulose.5. The composition of claim 2 , wherein as an additive claim 2 , at least one mineral oxide selected from a group of titanium dioxide claim 2 , silicon carbide claim 2 , and iron hydroxide is added claim 2 , and the mineral oxide has a particle of a diameter of 10 μm or less and is added in a weight ratio of 1 to 5 with respect to the mixture of the solvent claim 2 , adhesive binder claim 2 , aerogel powder claim 2 , and carbon black powder.6. The composition of claim 2 , wherein as an additive claim 2 , porous mineral oxide is added.7. The composition of claim 2 , wherein an aqueous acrylic resin is added as an additive in a weight ratio of 3 or less with ...

Composite friction materials

A textile-reinforced composite friction material is provided by the present invention that includes a nonwoven needlepunched fiber mat, a resin matrix impregnated within and onto the fiber mat, and an inorganic nanomaterial such as a carbide nanomaterial dispersed within the resin matrix. The carbide nanomaterial is preferably tungsten, silicon or titanium carbide nanomaterial.

Garments having stretchable and conductive ink

Methods of forming garments having one or more stretchable conductive ink patterns. Described herein are method of making garments (including compression garments) having one or more highly stretchable conductive ink pattern formed of a composite of an insulative adhesive, a conductive ink, and an intermediate gradient zone between the adhesive and conductive ink. The conductive ink typically includes between about 40-60% conductive particles, between about 30-50% binder; between about 3-7% solvent; and between about 3-7% thickener. The stretchable conductive ink patterns may be stretched more than twice their length without breaking or rupturing.

PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING GARMENTS

Described herein are apparatuses (e.g., garments, including but not limited to shirts, pants, and the like) for detecting and monitoring physiological parameters, such as respiration, cardiac parameters, and the like. Also described herein are methods of forming garments having one or more stretchable conductive ink patterns and methods of making garments having one or more highly stretchable conductive ink pattern formed of a composite of an insulative adhesive, a conductive ink, and an intermediate gradient zone between the adhesive and conductive ink. The conductive ink typically includes between about 40-60% conductive particles, between about 30-50% binder; between about 3-7% solvent; and between about 3-7% thickener. The stretchable conductive ink patterns may be stretched more than twice their length without breaking or rupturing. 1. A wearable electronics device , the device comprising:a shirt;a sensor module interface configured to be positioned over a wearer's upper back when the shirt is worn;a plurality of elongate strips, wherein each elongate strip of the plurality of elongate strips comprises a fabric, and a plurality of electrically conductive wires extending along the length of a first side of the strip in a sinusoidal or zig-zag pattern, wherein each elongate strip of the plurality of elongate strips extends from the sensor module interface and is adhesively attached to the shirt; anda plurality of sensors, wherein each sensor in the plurality of sensors is electrically connected to one or more of the wires of the plurality of wires of the plurality of elongate strips;wherein at least one of the sensors of the plurality of sensors comprises a layer of conductive ink having: between about 40-60% conductive particles, between about 30-50% binder; between about 3-7% solvent; and between about 3-7% thickener; a layer of an elastic adhesive; a transition region between the conductive ink and the elastic adhesive, the transition region comprising a ...

COMPOSITE FRICTION MATERIALS HAVING CARBON NANOTUBE AND CARBON NANOFIBER FRICTION ENHANCERS

A textile-reinforced composite friction material is provided by the present invention that includes a nonwoven needlepunched fiber mat, a resin matrix impregnated within and onto the fiber mat, and a carbon nanomaterial dispersed within the resin matrix. The carbon nanomaterial is preferably carbon nanotubes and/or carbon nanofibers. 14.-. (canceled)5. The composite friction material according to claim 16 , further comprising fillers dispersed within the resin.6. The composite friction material according to claim 16 , wherein the resin matrix is selected from a group consisting of polyimide claim 16 , phenolic claim 16 , and epoxy.7. The composite friction material according to claim 16 , wherein the fiber mat is selected from a group comprising aramid claim 16 , glass claim 16 , ceramic claim 16 , polyacrylnitrile and staple carbon or staple graphite fibers.8. A friction product for use in a friction application comprising:a backing; and{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00016', 'claim 16'}, 'a friction composite according to attached to the backing.'}9. (canceled)10. The friction product according to claim 8 , wherein the friction product is selected from the group consisting of a dry brake plate claim 8 , a wet brake plate claim 8 , a clutch plate claim 8 , a transmission friction disc claim 8 , a transmission band claim 8 , a brake band claim 8 , a torque converter lining claim 8 , a slip differential or synchronizer friction element claim 8 , and a brake pad or block.11. The friction product according to claim 8 , wherein the composite comprises a resin matrix impregnated within and onto a nonwoven needlepunched textile-reinforced fiber mat.12. The friction product according to claim 8 , wherein the backing substrate is metal.13. The friction product according to claim 8 , wherein the backing substrate is plastic.14. The friction product according to claim 8 , wherein the friction element is a lining claim 8 , facing claim 8 , or unattached member.15. The friction ...

DIET FUNCTIONAL FABRIC FOR BREAKING DOWN BODY FAT AND REDUCING WEIGHT

A functional fabric in which a microcurrent is applied according to the present invention comprises water-dispersion polyurethane, graphite, water (HO), and a thickener. 1. A functional fabric to which micro current is applied , the functional fabric comprising 10 parts by weight to 50 parts by weight of graphite , 10 parts by weight to 30 parts by weight of water (H2O) , and one part by weight to three parts by weight of a thickener , relative to 100 parts by weight of water-dispersion polyurethane.2. The functional fabric of claim 1 , wherein as the water-dispersion polyurethane claim 1 , graphite claim 1 , water claim 1 , and thickener are stirred at 2 claim 1 ,500 rpm to 4 claim 1 ,000 rpm claim 1 , a viscosity of 2 claim 1 ,000 cps to 5 claim 1 ,000 cps is formed.3. The functional fabric of claim 1 , wherein the micro current ranges from 10 μA to 1 claim 1 ,000 μA.4. The functional fabric of claim 1 , wherein the functional fabric is implemented as one of a form bondable to a fiber fabric claim 1 , a form coatable or impregnatable to the fiber fabric claim 1 , and a form applied to the fiber fabric and is coupled with the fiber fabric.5. The functional fabric of claim 1 , wherein as the micro current is applied to a position where the user wears the functional fabric claim 1 , an effect of body care claim 1 , a diet for body fat loss and weight loss claim 1 , skin care claim 1 , skin disease enhancement claim 1 , pain relief claim 1 , musculoskeletal disorder enhancement or musculoskeletal system growth is obtained. The present invention relates to a diet functional fabric for body fat and weight loss.Micro biological currents flowing the human body deliver information between the cerebrum and internal organs to allow it to stay healthy.Such micro biological currents become weak and unstable when one is unhealthy. Recent research shows that artificial application of micro currents to the human body provides beneficial effects.For example, micro current ...

COMPOSITION COMPRISING SP1 AND CARBON BASED NANOPARTICLES AND USES THEREOF

The present invention, relates to composition of matter comprising sequence variants of Stable Protein 1 (SP1) and carbon nanotubes or carbon black, and optionally comprising latex. This invention also relates to surfaces (e.g. metal wires, cords, and polymeric and non polymeric fibers, yarns, films or fabrics, wood and nano, micro and macro particles) comprising this composition of matter, to methods for producing them, and to uses thereof in the preparation and formation of improved composite materials, including rubber, and rubber compound composites. 1. A composition of matter comprising carbon black (CB) bound to a Stable Protein 1 (SP1) based polypeptide.2. The composition of matter of claim 1 , wherein said CB is non covalently bound to said SP1 based polypeptide.31. The composition of matter of claim 1 , wherein said SP1 based polypeptide has the amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ D NOs: 3 claim 1 , 4 claim 1 , 6 claim 1 , 8 claim 1 , 9 claim 1 , 14-18 and 86; wherein said CB:SP1 ratio is between 0.1:1 to 30:1 dry w/w; wherein said composition is in the form of an aqueous dispersion in a concentration of between 0.001% and 30% w/w; or any combination thereof.4. (canceled)5. The composition of matter of claim 1 , further comprising latex.6. (canceled)7. The composition of matter of claim 5 , wherein said latex is natural latex or synthetic latex and is selected from: Carboxylated Styrene Butadiene polymers (Genflo®) claim 5 , Styrene-butadiene-2-vinylpyridine claim 5 , vinyl pyridine latex (VP) claim 5 , vinyl pyridine/butadiene/styrene blend (GENTAC®) claim 5 , ammonia prevulcanized natural rubber (Revultex) claim 5 , colloidal dispersion of a polymer of 2-chlorobutadiene (1 claim 5 ,3) (Lipren) claim 5 , Anionic stabilized aqueous latex of a carboxylated butadiene based product (Litex) claim 5 , an aqueous dispersion of a terpolymer of butadiene claim 5 , styrene and 2-vinylpyridine (Pyratex claim 5 , Encord-106 VP) claim 5 , a random ter- ...

PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING GARMENTS

Described herein are apparatuses (e.g., garments, including but not limited to shirts, pants, and the like) for detecting and monitoring physiological parameters, such as respiration, cardiac parameters, and the like. Also described herein are methods of forming garments having one or more stretchable conductive ink patterns and methods of making garments having one or more highly stretchable conductive ink pattern formed of a composite of an insulative adhesive, a conductive ink, and an intermediate gradient zone between the adhesive and conductive ink. The conductive ink typically includes between about 40-60% conductive particles, between about 30-50% binder; between about 3-7% solvent; and between about 3-7% thickener. The stretchable conductive ink patterns may be stretched more than twice their length without breaking or rupturing. 1. (canceled)2. A wearable electronics device , the device comprising:a shirt comprising a first fabric;a sensor module interface on the back of the shirt and configured to be positioned over a wearer's upper back when the shirt is worn;a plurality of elastic strips, wherein each elastic strip comprises a second fabric and an adhesive and a plurality of electrically conductive wires extending along a length of the elastic strip in a sinusoidal or zig-zag pattern, wherein each elastic strip of the plurality of elastic strips extends from the sensor module interface and is attached on the shirt by the adhesive; andone or more sensors on the shirt and electrically connected to the sensor module interface by the electrically conductive wires of the elastic strips, wherein the one or more sensor sensors comprises a conductive ink printed on the shirt and comprises conductive particles suspended in a binder that is nonhomogeneously mixed with an elastic adhesive so that the concentration of conductive particles varies across a thickness of the sensor.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the conductive particles comprise particles of one or ...

A Method for Making Patterned Conductive Textiles

A method of forming a conductive/nonconductive pattern on a conductive particle-coated fabric uses chemical etching techniques to remove specific areas of conductive material from the fabric, producing non-conductive areas where the fabric was exposed to an etching agent, and leaving conductive areas where the conductive coating was protected by an etch-resistant coating. 1. A method of forming conductive and nonconductive areas on a conductive fabric , the fabric comprising non-conductive fibres coated with conductive material prior to forming the fabric , the method comprising:depositing at least one of an etch-resistant emulsion, capillary film and paste on both sides of the fabric that covers an area of the fabric desired to be conductive,removing conductive material from a non-coated area of the fabric using an etching agent, andremoving at least one of the etch-resistant emulsion, capillary film and paste to reveal a conductive area.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the conductive material comprises at least one of a conductive metal claim 1 , a metal-metal alloy claim 1 , a metal-inorganic mixture claim 1 , a conductive inorganic material.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein removal of the conductive material from the non-coated area using the etching agent comprises chemical solution etching.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the chemical solution etching comprises submerging the conductive coated fabric in at least one of an etchant solution claim 3 , spray etching claim 3 , and painting etching.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein removal of the conductive material is performed through use of at least one of an etching paste claim 1 , vapor phase etching claim 1 , and plasma etching.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the etching paste comprises at least one of poly(acrylic acid) claim 5 , poly(ethylene glycol) claim 5 , poly(ethylene oxide) claim 5 , poly(methacrylic acid) claim 5 , poly(ethylenimine) claim 5 , poly(acrylamide) claim 5 , poly(styrene ...

Composite Material and Reinforcing Fiber

Provided are a composite material and a reinforced fiber. The composite material () includes a fiber () and a plurality of carbon nanotubes () disposed on a surface of the fiber (). The carbon nanotubes () adhere directly to the surface of the fiber (). The composite material and the reinforced fiber exhibit both of intrinsic functions of the fiber and functions, such as electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and mechanical strength, derived from CNTs. 1. A composite material comprising:a fiber; anda plurality of carbon nanotubes disposed on a surface of the fiber, whereinthe carbon nanotubes adhere directly to the surface of the fiber.2. The composite material according to claim 1 , wherein the carbon nanotubes adhere directly to the surface of the fiber claim 1 , without any intervening material.3. The composite material according to claim 2 , wherein the intervening material includes at least a dispersing agent.4. The composite material according to any one of to claim 2 , wherein the fiber has a diameter of approximately 3 to 150 μm.5. The composite material according to claim 4 , wherein the fiber is a carbon fiber.6. The composite material according to any one of to claim 4 , wherein the carbon nanotubes include multi-walled carbon nanotubes each having a length of 0.1 to 50 μm and a diameter of 30 nm or less.7. The composite material according to claim 6 , wherein the carbon nanotube has a diameter of 20 nm or less.8. A reinforced fiber comprising:{'claim-ref': [{'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claims 1'}, {'@idref': 'CLM-00007', '7'}], 'the composite material according to any one of to ; and'}a resin composition covering a surface of the composite material. The present invention relates to a composite material including a fiber with carbon nanotubes (hereinafter referred to as “CNTs”) adhered to a surface of the fiber, and to a reinforced fiber including the composite material.It is desirable that CNTs uniformly adhere to the surface of a fiber to allow the ...

Systems and methods for carbon-carbon materials incorporating yttrium and zirconium compounds

A method of treating a carbon structure is provided. The method may include the step of infiltrating the carbon structure with a ceramic preparation comprising yttrium oxides and zirconium oxides. The carbon structure may be densified by chemical vapor infiltration (CVI) and heat treated to form yttrium oxycarbides and/or carbides and zirconium oxycarbides and/or carbides. Heat treating the carbon structure may comprise a temperature ranging from 1000° C. to 1600° C.

Process of manufacturing self-lubricating elements with nanometric lubricants

A process for the manufacturing of self-lubricating elements such as bearings, plates, bushings and the like with composites obtained by impregnating special synthetic fabrics with thermosetting resins, catalyst and nano graphite and/or molybdenum disulfide nano and/or nano PTFE and/or nanoboron nitride, each of these, or other nanometric lubricants, added according to the tribological applications and requirements of the product.

FLAME RETARDANT COMPRISING GRAPHENE OXIDE DOPED PHOSPHORUS ON THE SURFACE

The present invention relates to a flame retardant comprising graphene oxide wherein phosphorus is doped on the surface and a preparation method thereof, and more specifically relates to a technique relating to a flame retardant, which dopes phosphorus component having flame retardance in a very high rate through a simple method, based on the graphene oxide, a form wherein graphene which is difficult to be synthesized chemically is oxidized. When coating the flame retardant on a subject such as fabric, since it forms a layer preventing the transfer of heat in combustion, there are advantages that it can effectively prevent fire without a change of the surface, except for a little shrinkage, has the remarkable durability without forming any toxic material which can be harmful to a human and environment, and it can be mass-produced with low price, and it can be applied to the various industrial fields. 1. A flame retardant comprising graphene oxide wherein phosphorus component is doped on the surface2. The flame retardant according to claim 1 , wherein the phosphorus Component is phosphoric acid claim 1 , polyphosphoric acid or a mixture thereof.3. The flame retardant according to claim 1 , wherein the phosphorus component is doped in the content of the range of 24˜35 wt % on the surface of the graphene oxide.4. The flame retardant according to claim 13 , wherein the phosphorus component is doped in the content of about 29 wt % on the surface of the graphene oxide.5. A fire retardant fabric wherein the flame retardant of is coated on the surface.6. A method for preparing a flame retardant claim 1 , which comprises:step for preparing graphene oxide in the chamber; andstep for adding phosphoric acid, polyphosphoric acid or a mixture thereof to the chamber to dope the phosphorus component on the surface of the graphene oxide.7. The method for preparing the flame retardant according to claim 6 , wherein in the step for doping the phosphorus component claim 6 , the basic ...

ASPHALTIC SHEET MATERIALS INCLUDING EXPANDABLE GRAPHITE

An asphaltic sheet comprising an asphaltic component including an asphalt binder and expandable graphite. 128-. (canceled)29. An asphaltic sheet comprising:(i) an asphaltic component including an asphalt binder; and(ii) a layer including expandable graphite, where said layer is adjacent to said asphaltic component.30. The asphaltic sheet of claim 29 , where the asphaltic component further includes a polymeric modifier dispersed within the asphalt binder.31. The asphaltic sheet of claim 29 , where the asphaltic component includes a textile fabric embedded therein.32. The asphaltic sheet of claim 29 , further including a polymeric layer laminated to said asphaltic component.33. The asphaltic sheet of claim 29 , where said asphaltic component is a planar body of asphalt material and includes first and second planar surfaces claim 29 , and where said expandable graphite is deposited on said first planar surface claim 29 , and further including a polymeric layer laminated to said first planar surface.34. The asphaltic sheet of claim 29 , further including a release film removably secured to said second surface.35. The asphaltic sheet of claim 29 , where the expandable graphite is characterized by an onset temperature of at least 130° C.36. The asphaltic sheet of claim 29 , where the asphaltic component further includes a flame retardant dispersed within the asphalt binder.37. The asphaltic sheet of claim 29 , where the thickness of the layer including expandable graphite is from about 10 μm to about 3 mm.38. A composite sheet comprising:(i) a planar body including asphalt material, said planar body having first and second opposed planar surfaces;(ii) expandable graphite deposited on said first planar surface.3938. The composite sheet of claim 29 , further including a polymeric sheet laminated to said first planar surface of said planar body thereby sandwiching said expandable graphite between said planar body and said polymeric sheet.40. The composite sheet of claim 38 , ...

Methods, processes, and apparatuses for producing welded substrates

A welding process may be configured to convert a substrate into a welded substrate by applying a process solvent to the substrate, wherein the process solvent interrupts one or more intermolecular force between one or more component in the substrate. The substrate may be configured as a natural fiber, such as cellulose, hemicelluloses, and silk. The process solvent may be configured as an ionic-liquid based solvent and the welded substrate may be a congealed network after the process solvent has been adequately swollen and/or mobilized the substrate. A welding process may be configured such that individual fibers of a substrate are not fully dissolved such that material in the fiber core may be left in the native state by controlling process variables. The welding process fibers may have a tenacity 10% or 20% greater or a diameter 25% less than that of a cellulosic-based yarn substrate.

JEWELLERY CLEANING WIPE

It is surprisingly found that when diamond particles are embedded into an alcohol wipe, the cleansing wipe that is formed is extremely useful at cleaning diamond jewellery in the home. It is also surprising that, given the abrasive nature of diamond, the diamond particles result in a satisfactory clean without causing any damage to the surface of the diamond being cleaned. The final result is that the cleaned diamond has recovered most of its original fire, life and brilliance. 1. A cleansing wipe , comprising a substrate and , absorbed therein , a suspension of an alcohol solution and diamond particles with a median equivalent volumetric diameter (Dv50) of less than 40 μm.2. The wipe according to claim 1 , wherein the diamond particles have a Dv50 of less than 20 μm.3. The wipe according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate is saturated with the suspension.4. The wipe according to claim 1 , wherein the alcohol solution is a solution of an alcohol in water.5. The wipe according to claim 1 , wherein the alcohol is isopropyl alcohol.6. The wipe according to claim 1 , wherein the solution comprises between 40% to 90% alcohol.7. The wipe according to claim 1 , wherein the suspension comprises 0.0001 wt. % to 0.1 wt. % diamond particles with a Dv50 of less than 40 μm and 40-90 wt. % of an alcohol.8. The wipe according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate is a non-woven fabric.9. A package containing a wipe according to .10. The package according to claim 9 , which is a plastics packet of less than 5 mm thickness.11. A method of cleaning a diamond item comprising rubbing or wiping the item with a cleansing wipe according to .12. The method according to wherein the diamond particles have a Dv50 of less than 20 μm.13. The method claim 11 , according to claim 11 , wherein the substrate is saturated with the suspension14. The method claim 11 , according to claim 11 , wherein the alcohol solution is a solution of an alcohol in water.15. The method claim 11 , according to claim 11 ...

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING CARBON-NANOTUBE GRAFTED SUBSTRATE

The present invention relates to a process for producing a carbon nanotube-grafted substrate, the process comprising: providing a substrate having catalytic material deposited thereon; and synthesising carbon nanotubes on the substrate by a chemical vapour deposition process in a reaction chamber; characterised in that the process comprises providing a counter electrode, applying a potential difference to the substrate in relation to the counter electrode and maintaining the potential difference of the substrate in relation to the counter electrode during the chemical vapour deposition process. 2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a carbon-containing material.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a fibre material.4. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises a carbon fibre material or precursor thereof.5. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the carbon nanotubes are multi-walled carbon nanotubes.6. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate and the counter electrode are arranged to form a capacitance circuit during operation of the chemical vapour deposition process claim 1 , wherein the substrate and the counter electrode act as the two plates of a capacitor claim 1 , respectively.7. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the potential difference applied to the substrate in relation to the counter electrode is positive or negative and is between 0.1 volts and 30 000 volts.8. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the potential difference is kept constant during the chemical vapour deposition process.9. (canceled)10. The A process according to claim 1 , wherein the chemical vapour deposition process comprises exposing the substrate to a reductive gas and a carbon feedstock gas at elevated temperature claim 1 , in the presence of an inerting gas and at a temperature in the range of 400° C. to 1200° C.11. The process according to claim 10 , wherein ...

REINFORCING FIBER BUNDLE, REINFORCING FIBER-OPENING WOVEN FABRIC, FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITE, AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THEREOF

[Problem] To provide a reinforcing fiber bundle that can maintain a good opening state of reinforcing fibers and that can produce a fiber-reinforced composite having excellent mechanical strength; a reinforcing fiber woven fabric using the same; a carbon fiber reinforcing composite using the same; and methods for producing the same. 1. A reinforcing fiber bundle comprising:a plurality of reinforcing fibers, anda cross-linking portion comprising a carbon allotrope between the reinforcing fibers.2. The reinforcing fiber bundle according to claim 1 ,wherein the carbon allotrope comprises an amorphous carbon.3. The reinforcing fiber bundle according to claim 1 ,wherein the cross-linking portion is formed by bonding a plurality of carbon allotrope particles.4. The reinforcing fiber bundle according to claim 1 ,wherein the cross-linking portion comprises at least one particle selected from the group consisting of a thermosetting resin, a metal, silica, and a thermoplastic resin.5. The reinforcing fiber bundle according to claim 1 ,wherein the reinforcing fiber is oriented in one direction or in the form of a woven fabric.6. The reinforcing fiber bundle according to claim 1 ,wherein the reinforcing fibers comprise carbon fibers.7. A method for producing a reinforcing fiber bundle claim 1 , comprising:an impregnation step of bringing a fiber pretreatment liquid comprising any one or more of particles selected from the group consisting of a thermosetting resin, a metal, silica, and a thermoplastic resin into contact with a plurality of reinforcing fibers to produce an impregnated fiber bundle; anda carbonization step of heating the impregnated fiber bundle to convert the thermosetting resin into a carbon allotrope.8. The method according to claim 7 ,wherein the fiber pretreatment liquid further comprises a monomer which generates a thermosetting resin by polymerization reaction.9. A reinforcing fiber-opening woven fabric formed of a warp bundle and a weft bundle claim 7 , ...

COMPOSITE MATERIAL, PREPREG, CARBON FIBER REINFORCED MOLDED PRODUCT, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING COMPOSITE MATERIAL

Provided are a composite material capable of further enhancing property derived from carbon nanotubes adhered to carbon fibers, a prepreg, a carbon-fiber-reinforced molded article, and a method for manufacturing a composite material. There is provided a composite material including: carbon fibers; and a structure which includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes and has a network structure in which the carbon nanotubes are in direct contact with each other, and in which the carbon nanotubes adhered to surfaces of the carbon fibers directly adhere to the surfaces of the carbon fibers. The carbon nanotubes have a bent shape having a bent portion. 1. A composite material comprising:carbon fibers; anda structure which includes by a plurality of carbon nanotubes and has a network structure in which the carbon nanotubes are in direct contact with each other, and in which the carbon nanotubes adhered to surfaces of the carbon fibers directly adhere to the surfaces of the carbon fibers,wherein the carbon nanotubes have a bent shape having a bent portion.2. The composite material according to claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of fixing resin parts which partially fix some of the carbon nanotubes to the surfaces of the carbon fibers,wherein on a surface of the structure in plan view, an area ratio of the plurality of fixing resin parts which cover the surface of the structure is within a range of 6% to 45%.3. The composite material according to claim 2 ,wherein the number of the fixing resin parts per 5 μm square on the surface of the structure in plan view is within a range of 27 to 130.4. The composite material according to claim 1 ,wherein a thickness of the structure is within a range of 10 to 300 nm.5. The composite material according to claim 1 ,wherein each of the carbon nanotubes has a length within a range of 0.1 to 10 μm, and a diameter within a range of 1 to 15 nm.6. The composite material according to claim 1 ,wherein a weight ratio that is a ratio of the ...

CONDUCTIVE YARN

An electrically conductive yarn or film and method of manufacturing thereof in which a SP1/nanoparticle complex bound to the yarn or film serves as a platform for adhesion of a metallic coating. 1. A conductive yarn comprising:a plurality of interlocked fibers at least partially coated with a composition of carbon nanoparticle and SP1 based polypeptide (SP1/CNP);one or more polyamine coatings; andan outer metal coating.2. The conductive yarn of claim 1 , wherein the polyamine coatings are implemented as a first polyamine coating sandwiched between the fiber and the composition and a second polyamine coating between the composition and the outer metal coating.3. The conductive yarn of claim 1 , further comprising an inner metal coating disposed between the second polyamine coating and the outer metal coating.4. The conductive yarn of claim 1 , wherein said SP1 based polypeptide is non-covalently bound to the carbon nanoparticle.5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. The conductive yarn of claim 1 , wherein said SP1 base polypeptide has the amino acid sequence as set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOs: 3 claim 1 , 4 claim 1 , 6 claim 1 , 8 claim 1 , 9 claim 1 , 14-18 and 86; wherein the carbon nanoparticle is selected from the group consisting of conductive carbon black claim 1 , non-conductive carbon black claim 1 , and carbon nanotube; wherein the outer metal coating is implemented as a copper coating; wherein the inner metal coating is implemented as Pd(II) claim 1 , Pt(II) claim 1 , Rh(I) claim 1 , Ir(I) claim 1 , iron claim 1 , aluminum claim 1 , gold claim 1 , silver claim 1 , nickel claim 1 , or combination thereof; wherein the fiber is selected from the group consisting of cotton fiber claim 1 , wool fiber claim 1 , silk fiber claim 1 , glass fiber nylon fiber claim 1 , polyester fiber claim 1 , aramid fiber claim 1 , polyethylene fiber claim 1 , poly-olefin fiber polypropylene fiber claim 1 , and elastane fiber; wherein the load of said SP1/CNP on ...

COMPOSITIONS OF MATTER AND METHODS OF PRODUCING A CARBONIZED CLOTH FOR GROWTH OF GRAPHENE NANO-PETALS

Compositions of matter including a cloth base comprising one or more not fully carbon fibers woven together, where at least a portion of the not fully carbon fibers of the cloth base are carbonized and comprise graphene petals thereon. The not fully carbon fibers may be selected from a variety of materials including cellulose fibers such as hemp, linen, and/or cotton, and may also or alternatively include synthetic fibers such as polyester, Kevlar, and/or Rayon. A method for producing such a carbonized conductive fiber-based cloth is also provided, the method including carbonizing a cloth base comprising not fully carbon fibers in a plasma stream of a plasma process and growing graphene petals integrally on the carbonized cloth using the same plasma process. 1. A method for growing graphene petals comprising:carbonizing a cloth base in a plasma stream of a plasma process, the cloth base comprising fibers that are not fully carbon; andgrowing graphene petals integrally on the carbonized cloth base using the same plasma process.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plasma process comprises a plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition process and the steps of carbonizing a cloth base and growing graphene petals occur simultaneously.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plasma process is selected from the group consisting of a microwave plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition process claim 1 , a radio frequency plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition process claim 1 , a low pressure chemical vapor deposition process and a direct current arc discharge process.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cloth base comprises one or more woven structures.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the cloth base comprises cellulose fibers.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the cloth base comprises synthetic fibers.7. A method for growing graphene petals comprising:using a fiber based cloth as a base material, the fiber based cloth comprising one or more fibers that are not fully ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HIGH-PRESSURE TANK

A method for manufacturing a high-pressure tank, capable of removing bubbles inside a carbon-fiber layer and those on an outer surface thereof without deteriorating a strength of the carbon-fiber layer, preventing a defective appearance, reducing variations in size, and thereby manufacturing a high-pressure tank having an excellent strength is provided. A method for manufacturing a high-pressure tank includes an uncured carbon-fiber layer forming step of forming an uncured carbon-fiber layer around a liner, a glass-fiber layer forming step of forming an uncured glass-fiber layer around the uncured carbon-fiber layer, a pin inserting step of inserting a tubular pin disposed therein from an uncured glass-fiber layer side to an interface of the uncured carbon-fiber layer, a gas sucking step of sucking a gas from the pin, and a thermally-curing treatment step of forming a glass-fiber layer and a carbon-fiber layer. 1. A method for manufacturing a high-pressure tank comprising:an uncured carbon-fiber layer forming step of forming an uncured carbon-fiber layer by winding carbon fibers impregnated with a thermosetting resin around a liner;a glass-fiber layer forming step of forming an uncured glass-fiber layer by winding glass fibers impregnated with a thermosetting resin around the uncured carbon-fiber layer;a pin inserting step of inserting a tubular pin with a porous metal disposed therein from an uncured glass-fiber layer side to an interface of the uncured carbon-fiber layer;a gas sucking step of sucking a gas from the pin; anda thermally-curing treatment step of forming a glass-fiber layer and a carbon-fiber layer by performing a thermally-curing treatment after pulling out the pin.2. The method for manufacturing a high-pressure tank according to claim 1 , further comprising a gas discharging step of discharging the gas from the pin after the pin is pulled out.3. The method for manufacturing a high-pressure tank according to claim 1 , wherein diameters of pores of ...

COMPOSITE STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT REPAIR DEVICE

A fabric device for application on a degraded area of a member for rehabilitating the member. A fabric device in accordance with the present invention comprises at least one layer of composite fabric, which has a first surface and a second surface spaced-apart from the first surface, nanomaterial on at least one surface of the fabric, and a resin matrix on the fabric over the nanomaterial. The resin matrix may also comprise nanomaterial therein. 133-. (canceled)34. A method of reinforcing a structural member , comprising: a load transfer filler material, containing nanomaterials, applied to said area;', 'at least one layer of fabric having first and second spaced apart surfaces and nanomaterials applied to at least one of said first and second surfaces and being at least partially infused into said fabric; and', 'a resin matrix on the fabric, said nanomaterials being at least partially infused into said resin matrix;, '(a) preparing a fabric device for application on an area of a said member, the fabric device comprising(b) applying said fabric device to said area of said member;(c) curing said resin matrix;whereby cracks in said fabric device tend to propagate away from the interface between said matrix and said fabric, reducing the likelihood of delamination of the fabric device.35. The method of claim 34 , wherein said at least one layer of fabric is formed from fibers containing nanomaterials.36. The method of claim 34 , wherein the nanomaterial is one of treated or untreated nanotubes claim 34 , graphene claim 34 , nanofibers claim 34 , nanoclays claim 34 , nanowire claim 34 , nanoinclusions claim 34 , and bucky paper claim 34 , or any combination thereof andwherein the resin matrix is one of thermosetting resin, epoxy resin, thermoset polymer, thermoplastic polymer, and polyurethane.37. The method of claim 34 , further comprising nanomaterials in the resin matrix applied to the fabric.38. The method of claim 34 , wherein the nanomaterials are bonded to at ...

CARBON FIBER COMPLEX MATERIAL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, MANUFACTURING APPARATUS FOR CARBON FIBER COMPLEX MATERIAL, PREPREG, AND CARBON FIBER REINFORCED PLASTIC COMPOSITE MATERIAL

A carbon fiber complex material for a carbon fiber reinforced plastic composite material includes a carbon fiber material formed from a continuous carbon fiber, and carbon nanowalls formed on a surface of the continuous carbon fiber. 1. A carbon fiber complex material for a carbon fiber reinforced plastic composite material , comprising:a carbon fiber material formed from a continuous carbon fiber; andcarbon nanowalls formed on a surface of the continuous carbon fiber.2. The carbon fiber complex material according to claim 1 , wherein the carbon fiber material is a carbon fiber fabric woven from the continuous carbon fibers.3. The carbon fiber complex material according to claim 1 , wherein the carbon nanowalls are formed upright on the surface of the continuous carbon fiber.4. The carbon fiber complex material according to claim 3 , wherein the carbon nanowalls are formed to extend outward in a radial direction of the continuous carbon fiber.5. The carbon fiber complex material according to claim 1 , wherein the carbon nanowalls are formed away from one another.6. The carbon fiber complex material according to claim 1 , whereina height of each carbon nanowall is equal to or below 100 nm.7. The carbon fiber complex material according to claim 1 , wherein a length of the continuous carbon fiber is equal to or above 3 m.8. A method of manufacturing a carbon fiber complex material for a carbon fiber reinforced plastic composite material claim 1 , comprising:a feeding step of feeding a carbon fiber material formed from a continuous carbon fiber out of a feeding bobbin around which the carbon fiber material is wound;a carbon nanowall forming step of forming carbon nanowalls on a surface of the continuous carbon fiber of the carbon fiber material by heating the carbon fiber material fed out of the feeding bobbin to 500° C. or above and supplying a raw material gas containing a carbon source gas to cause a reaction in plasma; anda winding step of winding the carbon fiber ...

GEOSYNTHETIC CLAY LINER WITH ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE PROPERTIES

An electrically conductive geosynthetic clay liner incorporating an electrically conductive textile graphene. 1. A geosynthetic clay liner (GCL) incorporating an electrically conductive textile.2. The GCL of claim 1 , wherein said electrically conductive textile incorporates fibres coated with graphene.3. The GCL of claim 1 , wherein said electrically conductive textile is coated with graphene.4. The GCL of claim 1 , wherein said electrically conductive textile is made from fibres containing graphene.5. The GCL of claim 1 , wherein the electrical conductivity of a circuit formed therefrom may be measured over a distance of at least 1 metre.6. The GCL of claim 5 , wherein the distance is at least 10 metres.7. The GCL of claim 5 , where in the distance is at least 100 metres.8. The GCL of claim 1 , wherein the graphene content of the textile is less than or equal to 20% by mass.9. The GCL of claim 8 , wherein the graphene content of the textile is less than or equal to 10% by mass.10. The GCL of claim 8 , wherein the graphene content of the textile is less than or equal to 5% by mass.11. The GCL of claim 8 , wherein the graphene content of the textile is less than or equal to 2% by mass.12. The GCL of claim 1 , wherein the fibres of the textile are polymer fibres.13. The GCL of claim 12 , wherein said textile polymer is PET claim 12 , PP or PE.14. A multi-layer construction incorporating the GCL of .15. The multi-layer construction of claim 14 , further incorporating a water barrier layer.16. The multi-layer construction of claim 15 , wherein said water barrier layer is an electrical insulator.17. A multi-layer construction claim 14 , according to claim 14 , for use as part of an inspection process to determine whether the water barrier is intact.18. A method of inspecting the integrity of a water barrier claim 14 , wherein said water barrier incorporates a multi-layer sheet according to claim 14 , said method including the steps of:applying a voltage to one side of ...

CARBON FIBER COMPOSITE COATED WITH SILICON CARBIDE AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR SAME

A carbon fiber composite including: carbon fiber; and silicon carbide coated on the surface of the carbon fiber, and a production method of the same are provided. The carbon fiber composite may reduce weight, implement an outstanding heat-dissipating efficiency by using high thermal conductivity, and be used in various ways in electronic products and the like where heat-dissipating characteristics are required. 1. A carbon fiber composite comprising:carbon fiber; andsilicon carbide coated onto a surface of the carbon fiber.2. The carbon fiber composite of claim 1 , wherein a coating amount of the silicon carbide coated onto the carbon fiber is 5 to 30 parts by weight based on the total 100 parts by weight of the carbon fiber composite.3. The carbon fiber composite of claim 1 , wherein a coverage of the silicon carbide coated onto the carbon fiber is 90% or more as compared to a surface area of the carbon fiber.4. The carbon fiber composite of claim 1 , further comprising:a binder resin.5. The carbon fiber composite of claim 4 , wherein a content of the binder resin is 10 to 95 parts by weight based on the total 100 parts by weight of the carbon fiber composite comprising the binder resin.6. The carbon fiber composite of claim 4 , wherein a curing test sample of a carbon fiber composite having a content of the binder resin of 40 to 80 parts by weight based on the total 100 parts by weight of the carbon fiber composite comprising the binder resin has a thermal conductivity of 3.8 W/mK or more when measured at 450 V and room temperature.7. The carbon fiber composite of claim 4 , wherein the binder resin is a thermosetting resin.8. The carbon fiber composite of claim 7 , wherein the thermosetting resin comprises one or more of an epoxy resin claim 7 , a polyurethane resin claim 7 , a phenol resin claim 7 , and an alkyd resin.9. A method for producing a carbon fiber composite claim 7 , the method comprising:coating a carbon fiber by using a silica sol;subjecting the ...

PROCESS FOR COATING FIBERS CONTAINING POLAR MOIETIES

The present invention relates to a process for coating fibers containing polar moieties with an adduct between a sphybridized carbon allotrope and a pyrrole derivative, and the coated fibers thus obtained. The present invention further relates to composite materials comprising said coated fibers and the process for the production thereof. 2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the weight ratio between said fiber and said adduct is of from 2 to 4.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein said fiber is selected from:natural fibers selected from the group consisting of mineral and biological fibers of animal or plant origin, andsynthetic fibers.4. The process according to claim 3 , wherein said fiber is a mineral fiber selected from the group consisting of asbestos silicates of the serpentine and of the amphibole class.5. The process according to claim 3 , wherein said synthetic fiber is selected from the group consisting of glass claim 3 , basalt claim 3 , polyester claim 3 , phenol-formaldehyde claim 3 , polyvinyl chloride claim 3 , polyvinyl alcohol claim 3 , aliphatic polyamide fibers claim 3 , and aromatic polyamide fibers.6. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the adduct between a sphybridized carbon allotrope and a pyrrole derivative is characterized by a weight ratio between allotrope and pyrrole derivative of from 1:1 to 1:0.001.7. The process according to claim 6 , wherein said sphybridized carbon allotrope is selected from the group consisting of: graphene claim 6 , nanographite claim 6 , graphite claim 6 , fullerene claim 6 , nano-toroids claim 6 , nano-cones claim 6 , graphene nanoribbons claim 6 , graphene nanoplatelets claim 6 , single or multi-walled carbon nanotubes claim 6 , and carbon black.12. The process according to claim 1 , wherein said mixing a) is carried out by adding at least one solvent or mixture of solvents and wherein claim 1 , after the thermo-mechanical treatment of b) claim 1 , the coated fiber is isolated through ...

Articles and Method for Improved Transfer of Bodily Fluids

A method is provided to accelerate transfer of released body fluids from a body through a treated textile fabric to promote dryness of a skin of the body, the method comprising providing a treated textile fabric facing the body fluids to be transferred, wherein the treated textile fabric includes a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface is positioned facing towards the body fluids and the second surface is positioned facing away from the body fluids, wherein the treated textile fabric is structured with a plurality of pores so to allow a passage of a liquid from the first surface to the second surface, and wherein the first surface is coated with a graphene material such that a permeation flux of the first surface is greater than a permeation flux of the second surface. 1. A method to accelerate transfer of released body fluids from a body through a treated textile fabric to promote dryness of a skin of the body , the method comprising:providing the treated textile fabric facing the body fluids to be transferred, wherein the treated textile includes a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface is positioned facing towards the body fluids and the second surface is positioned facing away from the body fluids, wherein the treated textile is structured with a plurality of pores so to allow a passage of a liquid from the first surface to the second surface, and wherein the first surface is coated with a graphene material such that a permeation flux of the first surface is greater than a permeation flux of the second surface.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said treated textile fabric constitutes a part of a product.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the body fluids are transferred from one surface of the textile fabric to the second surface claim 1 , kept on the second surface of the treated textile fabric or released to the open air.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the body fluids are transferred and absorbed by other ...

SUPER-HYDROPHOBIC FABRIC AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF

The present invention provides super-hydrophobic fabrics and a preparation method thereof, and belong to the field of textiles. The super-hydrophobic fabrics are obtained by finishing Pickering emulsion formed by amphiphilic particles stabilizing low-surface-energy substances in water. Via a one-step finishing method using Pickering emulsion technology, facile preparation of durable super-hydrophobic fabrics is realized. The static contact angle between the finished fabric surfaces and water droplets is greater than 150 degrees, and the water droplets can roll off easily; and after being subjected to 30 times of standard washing tests, the finished fabrics still maintains excellent water repellency. In addition, the Pickering emulsion preparation and finishing process of the present invention are environmentally friendly, pollution-free, facile to operate and widely applicable. 1. A super-hydrophobic fabric , wherein the super-hydrophobic fabric is obtained through finishing by Pickering emulsion formed by amphiphilic particles stabilizing low-surface-energy substances in water.2. A method for preparing durable super-hydrophobic fabrics according to through a one-step method by using Pickering emulsion technology claim 1 , comprising: amphiphilic particles stabilizing low-surface-energy substances in water to form Pickering emulsion claim 1 , finishing a textile through the one-step method by using the Pickering emulsion claim 1 , and drying the textile to obtain a super-hydrophobic fabric.3. The method for preparing the durable super-hydrophobic fabric through the one-step method by using the Pickering emulsion technology according to claim 2 , wherein the Pickering emulsion is oil-in-water type emulsion.4. The method for preparing the durable super-hydrophobic fabric through the one-step method by using the Pickering emulsion technology according to claim 2 , wherein the amphiphilic particles are at least one of amphiphilic silicon dioxide claim 2 , amphiphilic ...

CONDUCTIVE FAR-INFRARED HEAT-GENERATING FIBER AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREFOR

A conductive far-infrared heat-generating fiber and a preparation method therefor. In the process of preparing the conductive far-infrared heat-generating fiber, the preparation method specifically comprises: A) pretreating a matrix fiber, and then drying same; B) impregnating, in a coating liquid of a conductive material, the matrix fiber obtained in step A, and then drying same; and performing step B) at least once, and obtaining the conductive far-infrared heat-generating fiber. The preparation method for the conductive far-infrared heat-generating fiber is simple and can realize good control of resistivity and heat generation. 1. A method for preparing a conductive far-infrared heat-generating fiber , comprising the following steps:A) pretreating a substrate fiber, and then drying, andB) impregnating the substrate fiber obtained in step A) into a coating liquid of a conductive material, and then drying, wherein step B) is carried out at least once,to obtain a conductive far-infrared heat-generating fiber.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the pretreatment is performed by treating the substrate fiber using pretreatment liquid and/or by pretreating the substrate fiber using plasma.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises curing the dried fiber after drying claim 1 , orwhen step B) is carried out more than once, the method further comprises curing after step B) is repeated,wherein the curing temperature is 100-250° C., and the curing time is 30-3600 s.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the coating liquid of the conductive material is one or more selected from conductive carbon black paste claim 1 , conductive silver paste claim 1 , conductive graphene paste claim 1 , conductive copper paste claim 1 , conductive aluminum paste claim 1 , conductive gold paste claim 1 , conductive carbon nanotube paste claim 1 , conductive nickel paste and conductive graphite paste.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

System and method for surface treatment and barrier coating of fibers for in situ cnt growth

A system for synthesizing carbon nanotubes (CNT) on a fiber material includes a surface treatment system adapted to modify the surface of the fiber material to receive a barrier coating upon which carbon nanotubes are to be grown, a barrier coating application system downstream of the surface treatment system adapted to apply the barrier coating to the treated fiber material surface, and a barrier coating curing system downstream of the barrier coating application systems for partially curing the applied barrier coating to enhance reception of CNT growth catalyst nanoparticles.

MULTIFUNCTIONAL HIGH-STRENGTH COMPOSITE FABRIC COATING AGENT, COATING, METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME, AND APPLICATION THEREOF

A multifunctional high-strength composite fabric coating agent, a coating, a method for preparing the same and an application thereof are provided. The fabric coating agent includes a resin, a reinforcing agent with a reactive group, a bifunctional dispersing agent, a leveling agent, a film forming agent, a softening agent, an antibacterial agent, a solvent, and the like. The reinforcing agent is modified such that it has active functional groups of —OH and NH. The fabric coating agent is not only easy to apply, fast to react and stabilize, but also suitable for a fabric surface of any material. A treated fabric has high tensile-breaking strength, excellent tearing and bursting performance, good waterproof-and-moisture-permeability and antibacterial performance, and high adhesion. It can be repeatedly knife coated, roll coated, calendared, or dipped. The method is not only mature in technology and low in production cost, but also suitable for large-scale application. 1. A multifunctional high-strength composite fabric coating agent , comprising a resin , a reinforcing agent with a reactive group on its surface , a bifunctional dispersing agent , a leveling agent , a film forming agent , a softening agent , an antibacterial agent , and a solvent , wherein a mass proportion of the resin , the reinforcing agent with the reactive group on its surface , the bifunctional dispersing agent , the leveling agent , the film forming agent , the softening agent , and the antibacterial agent is 1:0.01-0.6:0.02-0.5:0.02-0.4:0.01-0.3:0.01-0.4:0.01-0.3 , and a mass proportion of the solvent and the resin is 100:0.01-50.2. The multifunctional high-strength composite fabric coating agent of claim 1 , wherein the mass proportion of the resin claim 1 , the reinforcing agent with the reactive group on its surface claim 1 , the bifunctional dispersing agent claim 1 , the leveling agent claim 1 , the film forming agent claim 1 , the softening agent claim 1 , and the antibacterial agent is ...

ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MATERIALS COMPRISING GRAPHENE

The present invention relates to electrically conductive materials. The present invention also relates to processes for the preparation of these materials and to electronic circuits, electronic devices and textile garments that comprise them. 2. An electrically conductive material according to claim 1 , wherein the porous substrate material is selected from a textile or cellulosic material (e.g. paper).3. An electrically conductive material according to claim 1 , wherein the porous substrate material is a textile (e.g. cotton).4. An electrically conductive material according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrophobic coating covering at least a portion of a surface of the porous substrate material is a hydrophobic material selected from the group consisting of styrene claim 1 , (meth)acrylate claim 1 , acrylate claim 1 , ester claim 1 , olefin claim 1 , vinyl ester claim 1 , vinyl pyrrolidone and vinylpyridine based polymers.5. An electrically conductive material according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrophobic coating comprises particles formed from a hydrophobic polymeric material.6. An electrically conductive material according to claim 5 , wherein the hydrophobic coating comprises particles formed from co-polymers comprising styrene claim 5 , divinylbenzene and hydroxyl methacrylate.7. An electrically conductive material according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrophobic coating forms a hydrophobic surface on the porous substrate material having an equilibrium contact angle of water against air claim 1 , at 25° C. claim 1 , of greater than or equal to 90° and less than or equal to 165°.8. An electrically conductive material according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrophobic coating forms a hydrophobic surface on the porous substrate material having an equilibrium contact angle of water against air claim 1 , at 25° C. claim 1 , of greater than or equal to 90° and less than or equal to 145°.9. An electrically conductive material according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrophobic ...

GEOTEXTILE WITH CONDUCTIVE PROPERTIES

An electrically conductive geotextile incorporating graphene and a method of using conductive properties in same to detect anomalies in said textile. 1. An electrically conductive textile for use as part of an inspection process to determine whether a water barrier is intact wherein said electrically conductive textile incorporates graphene; or wherein said electrically conductive textile incorporates fibres coated with graphene; or wherein said electrically conducted textile is coated with graphene; or wherein said electrically conductive textile is made from fibres containing graphene; wherein the electrical conductivity of a circuit formed therefrom may be measured over a distance of at least 10 meters; and wherein the graphene content of the textile is less than or equal to 20% by mass.24-. (canceled)5. The textile of claim 1 , wherein the distance is at least 1 metre.6. (canceled)7. The textile of claim 1 , where in wherein the distance is at least 100 metres.8. (canceled)9. The textile of claim 1 , wherein the graphene content of the textile is less than or equal to 10% by mass.10. The textile of claim 1 , wherein the graphene content of the textile is less than or equal to 5% by mass.11. The textile of claim 1 , wherein the graphene content of the textile is less than or equal to 2% by mass.12. The textile of claim 1 , wherein the fibres of the textile are polymer fibres.13. The textile of claim 12 , wherein said polymer is PET claim 12 , PP or PE.14. A multi-layer construction incorporating the textile of ; said construction incorporating a water barrier layer that is an electrical insulator.1516-. (canceled)17. A multi-layer construction claim 14 , according to claim 14 , for use as part of an inspection process to determine whether the water barrier is intact.1826-. (canceled)27. A method of configuring an electrically conductive textile to incorporate graphene claim 14 , comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'incorporating the ...

FLEXIBLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AND METHODS FOR THEIR PRODUCTION

A flexible electronic component in this disclosure comprises a flexible fabric substrate and a smoothing layer formed on the flexible fabric substrate. A layer of nanoplatelets derived from a layered material is deposited on the smoothing layer by inkjet printing. The layer of nanoplatelets may form a first layer of a first nanoplatelet material and there may be provided at least a second layer, of a different nanoplatelet material, formed at least in part on the first layer. First and second electrodes are provided in contact respectively with the first and second layers. 1. A flexible electronic component comprising a flexible fabric substrate , a smoothing layer formed on the flexible fabric substrate and a deposited layer of nanoplatelets derived from a layered material formed on the smoothing layer.2. The flexible electronic component according to wherein said deposited layer of nanoplatelets forms a first layer of a first nanoplatelet material and there is provided at least a second layer claim 1 , of a different nanoplatelet material claim 1 , formed at least in part on the first layer.3. The flexible electronic component according to wherein there are additionally provided at least first and second electrodes claim 2 , in contact respectively with the first and second layers.4. The flexible electronic component according to in the form of a transistor.5. The flexible electronic component according to in the form of a field effect transistor.6. The flexible electronic component according to wherein the first layer is formed of graphene and the second layer is formed of h-BN.7. The flexible electronic component according to wherein the first layer is provided with source and drain electrodes and the second layer is provided with a gate electrode claim 6 , the source claim 6 , drain and gate electrodes being separated from the interface between the first layer and the second layer.8. The flexible electronic component according to wherein the first layer is ...

COMPOSITE PROTECTIVE MATERIAL FOR EPIDEMIC PREVENTION OF COVID-19 AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SAME

The disclosure provides a composite protective material for epidemic prevention of corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and a preparation method thereof. The composite protective material for epidemic prevention of COVID-19 comprises a support layer, a nanofiber antibacterial layer and a skin friendly layer which are successively arranged from outside to inside, wherein the nanofiber antibacterial layer comprises at least one layer of hydroxyl terminated hyperbranched polyester nanofiber non-woven fabric loaded with graphene modified by diisocyanate and at least one layer of carboxyl terminated hyperbranched polyester nanofiber non-woven fabric loaded with graphene modified by polyethylene polyamine, wherein the hydroxyl terminated hyperbranched polyester nanofiber non-woven fabric and the carboxyl terminated hyperbranched polyester nanofiber non-woven fabric are condensed and crosslinked to form a penetrating network; the graphene modified by diisocyanate and the terminal hydroxyl of the hydroxyl terminated hyperbranched polyester nanofiber or amino of polyethylene polyamine form chemical bonding, the amino of polyethylene polyamine and the terminal carboxyl of the carboxyl terminated hyperbranched polyester nanofiber or isocyanate of diisocyanate form chemical bonding, thereby endowing dacron fabrics with excellent antibacterial property, chemical property and air permeability. 1. A composite protective material for epidemic prevention of corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) , comprising: a support layer , a nanofiber antibacterial layer and a skin friendly layer which are successively arranged from outside to inside , wherein the nanofiber antibacterial layer comprises at least one layer of hydroxyl terminated hyperbranched polyester nanofiber non-woven fabric loaded with graphene and at least one layer of carboxyl terminated hyperbranched polyester nanofiber non-woven fabric loaded with graphene , and the hydroxyl terminated hyperbranched polyester nanofiber non ...

Carbon Nanotube Heat Storage Textile, And Preparation Method Thereof

A heat storage textile. In one embodiment the textile is prepared by applying a coating containing carbon nanotubes to a side of a textile. The coating solution comprises, by weight, at least 0.1% carbon nanotubes, 0.01% dispersant, 9.89% resin binder, and 10 solvent. The carbon nanotube surface may be modified to improve the adhesive properties. The carbon nanotubes can be single wall nanotubes, multi-wall carbon nanotubes such as a double wall nanotube (DWNT), or thin multi-wall nanotubes. The coating may cure while transferring the coated heat storage textile with a constant velocity at a room temperature or in a heated chamber. 116-. (canceled)17. A method of preparing a heat storing textile comprising applying to at least a first side of the textile carbon nanotubes to produce a textile having formed thereon a layer containing heat storing carbon nanotubes.181. The method of claim wherein the step of applying the carbon nanotubes includes:forming the carbon nanotubes in a coating comprising by weight at least 0.1 percent carbon nanotubes, at least 0.01 percent dispersant and at least 10 percent solvent; andapplying the coating to the first side of the textile.192. The method of claim wherein the step of forming includes incorporating into the coating resin binder material in an amount of at least 9.89 percent by weight ,203. The method of claim wherein the coating is formulated to comprise 0.1-15 percent by weight carbon nanotubes , 0.01-5 percent by weight dispersant , 9.89-70 percent by weight resin binder and 10-90 percent by weight solvent.212. The method of claim , wherein the step of forming the coating further comprises:surface-treating said carbon nanotubes through one or more methods taken from the group consisting of liquid or vapor acid treatment, ozone water treatment and plasma treatment.225. The method of claim wherein surface-treating said carbon nanotubes improvesadhesion with said resin and improves dispersion within said coating.232. The ...

Incorporation of active particles into substrates

An active particle bonding system comprising an active particle, a material chemically bonded to the active particle, and a substrate embedded to at least one of the active particle and the material.

MULTI-LAYER FIBER COATINGS

A multi-layer fiber coating is provided which, in an illustrative embodiment, includes: a ceramic grade Nicalon preform; a silicon carbide coat applied over the fibers; a boron nitride interface coat applied over the silicon carbide coat; wherein the boron nitride coat has a thickness of about 0.5 μm; a silicon carbide coat applied over the boron nitride coat; and wherein the silicon carbide has a thickness of about 2 μm. 1. A multi-layer fiber coating , comprising:a ceramic grade Nicalon preform;a silicon carbide coat applied over the fibers;wherein the silicon carbide coat has a thickness of about 1 μm;a boron nitride interface coat applied over the silicon carbide coat;wherein the boron nitride coat has a thickness of about 0.5 μm;a silicon carbide coat applied over the boron nitride coat; andwherein the silicon carbide has a thickness of about 2 μm.2. The multi-layer fiber coating of claim 1 , wherein the Nicalon preform includes about 36% fiber volume.3. The multi-layer fiber coating of claim 2 , wherein the Nicalon preform is assembled in a tooling for chemical vapor infiltration.4. The multi-layer fiber coating of claim 1 , wherein the silicon carbide coat has an effective fiber volume of about 39%.5. The multi-layer fiber coating of claim 2 , wherein the Nicalon preform is cleaned using air at about 600 degrees C. to remove sizing char.6. The multi-layer fiber coating of claim 1 , wherein the preform is completed with slurry and melt infiltration.7. The multi-layer fiber coating of claim 1 , wherein the 1 μm of silicon carbide is applied by chemical vapor infiltration.8. The multi-layer fiber coating of claim 1 , wherein the 2 μm of silicon carbide is applied by chemical vapor infiltration.9. A multi-layer fiber coating claim 1 , comprising:a Tyranno Lox-M fiber coated in tow form with 1 μm of silicon carbide by a chemical vapor deposition process and about 1 μm of silicon nitride;a silicon doped boron nitride coat is applied over the about 1 μm of silicon ...

GRAPHITE AND NANOCLAY FLAME RETARDANT FABRICS

A flame resistant textile fabric includes a coating having an expandable graphite, or a combination of an expandable graphite and a nanoclay, disposed on one or both of its first and second surfaces. The flame resistant textile fabrics may be used to make one or more components of a mattress, such as a filler cloth, or fabric fire barrier. 1. A flame resistant textile fabric , comprising a first surface , a second surface opposite the first surface , and a coating disposed on at least one of the first and second surfaces , wherein the coating includes an expandable graphite.2. The flame resistant textile fabric of claim 1 , wherein the coating includes a nanoclay.3. The flame resistant textile fabric of claim 1 , wherein the expandable graphite present in the coating is in a range from about 5% to about 75% by weight claim 1 , based on the total weight of solids in the coating.4. The flame resistant textile fabric of claim 2 , wherein a combination of the expandable graphite and the nanoclay present in the coating is in a range from about 5% to about 75% by weight claim 2 , based on the total weight of solids in the coating.5. The flame resistant textile fabric of claim 1 , wherein the expandable graphite includes particle having a particle size in a range of from about 297 microns (about 80 mesh) to about 37 microns (about 400 mesh).6. The flame resistant textile fabric of claim 5 , wherein the expandable graphite includes particle having a particle size of about 100 microns (about 140 mesh).7. The flame resistant textile fabric of claim 1 , wherein the expandable graphite includes particles having a particle size in a range of from 75 to 95 microns claim 1 , with no more than ten percent (10%) of the particles of the expandable graphite having a particle size of 100 microns (about 140 mesh) or larger.8. The flame resistant textile fabric of claim 7 , wherein the coating includes a latex binder.9. The flame resistant textile fabric of claim 7 , wherein the coating ...

COMPOSITE MATERIAL, PREPREG, CARBON-FIBER-REINFORCED MOLDED BODY, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COMPOSITE MATERIAL

Provided are a composite material that adequately obtains the effect of carbon nanotubes, a prepreg in which the composite material is used, a carbon-fiber-reinforced molded article having greater resistance to the progression of the interlayer peeling crack, and a method for manufacturing the composite material. A composite material includes a carbon fiber bundle in which a plurality of continuous carbon fibers are arranged, carbon nanotubes adhering to respective surfaces of the carbon fibers, and a plurality of fixing resin parts partly fixing the carbon nanotubes on the surfaces of the carbon fibers, where the fixing resin parts cover 7% or more and 30% or less of the surfaces of the carbon fibers to which the carbon nanotubes adhere. 1. A composite material comprising:a carbon fiber bundle in which a plurality of continuous carbon fibers are arranged;carbon nanotubes adhering to respective surfaces of the carbon fibers; anda plurality of fixing resin parts partly fixing the carbon nanotubes on the surfaces of the carbon fibers, whereinthe fixing resin parts cover 7% or more and 30% or less of the surfaces of the carbon fibers to which the carbon nanotubes adhere.2. The composite material according to claim 1 , wherein the fixing resin parts are provided at a rate of 10 to 40 pieces per 5 μm square on the surfaces to which the carbon nanotubes adhere.3. The composite material according to claim 1 , wherein at least 50% of the carbon nanotubes intersecting any one of four sides of a frame of 1 μm square in a region of 21 μm in a length direction of the carbon fiber has a length of 1 μm or more claim 1 , and a standard deviation of the number of the carbon nanotubes intersecting any one of four sides of a frame of 1 μm square in a region of 21 μm is 5 or less.4. The composite material according to claim 1 , wherein the fixing resin part is a cured material of reactive curing resin claim 1 , thermosetting resin claim 1 , or thermoplastic resin.5. A prepreg ...

TEXTILES INCLUDING CARBON NANOTUBES

A textile article includes a first fabric including a plurality of first carbon nanotubes coupled to the first fabric. The first carbon nanotubes of the plurality of first carbon nanotubes are metallic carbon nanotubes. A second fabric includes a plurality of second carbon nanotubes coupled to the second fabric. The second carbon nanotubes of the plurality of second carbon nanotubes are semiconductive carbon nanotubes. The first fabric is interconnected with the second fabric. 1. A method of coupling carbon nanotubes (CNTs) to fabrics , comprising the steps of:growing a plurality of different types of CNTs;sorting the different types of CNTs into a plurality of separate solutions containing only one type of CNT using solvents that are selective for each different type of CNT; andapplying the plurality of sorted CNT solutions onto a plurality of fabrics.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein CNT types include metallic CNTs and semiconducting CNTs.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein applying the plurality of sorted CNT solutions onto a plurality of fabrics comprises:dying yarns with the CNT solutions, wherein a first yarn is dyed with a first CNT solution that includes a first type of CNTs, and a second yarn is dyed with a second CNT solution that includes a second type of CNTs; andweaving the dyed yarns into electronic fabrics, wherein first yarns dyed with the first CNT solution are woven into a first electronic fabric, and second yarns dyed with the second CNT solution are woven into a second electronic fabric.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising combining one or more of the plurality of fabrics into a smart garment.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein applying the plurality of sorted CNT solutions onto a plurality of fabrics comprises printing a CNT solution directly onto a fabric wherein circuits of CNTs are generated in the fabric.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the circuits include a photovoltaic cell claim 5 , a sensor claim 5 , a transistor or a ...

HEAT INSULATION COMPOSITION FOR IMPROVING HEAT INSULATION AND SOUNDPROOFING FUNCTIONS, CONTAINING AEROGEL, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HEAT INSULATION FABRIC BY USING SAME

The present invention relates to a heat insulation composition, containing aerogel, with improved heat insulation and soundproofing properties, and a method for manufacturing a heat insulation fabric by using the same. The heat insulation composition is prepared by mixing solvent, aerogel powder, adhesive binder and carbon black powder, thereby improving the heat insulation property at an extremely low temperature and at a high temperature, and also enhancing the soundproofing property. 1. A method for manufacturing a heat insulation fabric using a heat insulation composition , the method comprising:{'b': 10', '10, 'sup': '3', 'step of manufacturing a heat insulation composition (S), the heat insulation composition including 80 to 100 parts by weight of water as solvent, 3 to 5 parts by weight of aerogel powder, 1 to 2 parts by weight of adhesive binder, and 1 to 5 parts by weight of carbon black powder having a particle of a diameter of 10 μm or less and a density of 0.06 to 0.15 g/cm;'}{'b': 20', '20, 'step of coating the heat insulation composition on an outer surface of a fabric while the fabric is moving (S); and'}{'b': 30', '30, 'step of applying pressure to an outer surface of the fabric, for the heat insulation composition to be absorbed into an inside of the fabric (S).'}21010. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step (S) includes:{'b': 11', '11, 'step of preparing an aqueous binder mixture by mixing the solvent and the adhesive binder (S);'}{'b': 12', '12, 'step of adding a first additive to, and mixing, the aqueous binder mixture (S);'}{'b': 13', '13, 'step of adding to, and dispersing within, the aqueous binder mixture the aerogel powder (S);'}{'b': 14', '14, 'step of adding a second additive to the dispersion in which the aerogel powder and the first additive are mixed with the aqueous binder mixture (S); and'}{'b': 15', '15, 'step of adding to, and dispersing within, the dispersion containing the second additive the carbon black powder (S).'}31212. The ...

BURN PROTECTIVE MATERIALS

A method is described for reducing the afterflame of a flammable, meltable material. A textile composite is described comprising an outer textile comprising a flammable, meltable material, and a heat reactive material comprising a polymer resin-expandable graphite mixture. 1. A garment comprising: a flammable, meltable outer textile;', 'a thermally stable textile backer, and', 'a heat reactive material positioned between the flammable, meltable outer textile and the thermally stable textile backer;', 'wherein the heat reactive material is configured to bond the flammable, meltable outer textile to the thermally stable textile backer and', (i) a crosslinked polymer and', '(ii) an expandable graphite, wherein the garment defines:, 'wherein the heat reactive material comprises a polymer resin-expandable graphite mixture of], 'a thermally protective laminate comprising(i) an enclosed inner area configured for a user and(ii) an exterior area outside of the garment, andwherein the thermally protective laminate is oriented such that the flammable, meltable outer textile is exposed to the exterior area outside of the garment and the thermally stable textile backer is positioned opposite the flammable, meltable outer textile.2. The garment of claim 1 , wherein the heat reactive material is in the form of a pattern of printed discontinuous dots claim 1 , lines or grids.3. The garment of claim 1 , wherein the heat reactive material has a surface coverage between 30% and 80%.4. The garment of claim 1 , wherein the heat reactive material is in a pattern of discrete dots.5. The garment of claim 4 , wherein the pattern has a pitch between 500 μm and 6000 μm.6. The garment of claim 1 , wherein the thermally protective laminate is waterproof and has a moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR) greater than 1000 g/m/24 hours.7. The garment of claim 1 , wherein the expandable graphite has an endotherm of greater than 100 J/g.8. The garment of claim 1 , wherein the thermally protective ...