Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080233473 | MEMBRANE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A membrane includes a fiber material (e.g., in fabric form) and an agar material distributed so as to surround the fiber material. Another membrane includes an agar material and a fiber material (e.g., non-woven fibers) dispersed in the agar. Moreover, a method for making the membrane includes the steps of: (a) mixing the agar material with water to form a slurry of agar; (b) immerging a fiber material into the slurry of agar to form a pre-composite; (c) molding the pre-composite to form a composite and solidifying the composite to obtain the membrane. | 09-25-2008 |
20080241545 | THERMAL INTERFACE MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - A thermal interface material includes an array of carbon nanotubes with interspaces defined therebetween; and a low melting point metallic material filled in the interspaces. A method for fabricating a thermal interface material, the method includes (a) providing an array of carbon nanotubes with interspaces defined therebetween; and (b) depositing a low melting point metallic material on the carbon nanotubes in the interspaces therebetween to form a metallic layer with the array of carbon nanotubes embedded therein, and thereby, achieving the thermal interface material. | 10-02-2008 |
20080241695 | CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE ELECTRODE MATERIAL, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME AND ELECTRODE ADOPTING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a carbon nanotube composite electrode material, a method for manufacturing the same and an electrode including the carbon nanotube composite material. The carbon nanotube electrode material includes carbon fibers and carbon nanotubes. The carbon fibers constitute a network structure. The carbon nanotubes are wrapped around and adhering to the carbon fibers. Because a diameter of the carbon fibers is about 100 times larger than that of the carbon nanotubes, gaps between the carbon fibers are also larger than that between the carbon nanotubes such that electrolytes can easily penetrate into the carbon fibers and come into contact with all or nearly all of the available surface area of the carbon nanotubes. In other words, an effective surface area of the carbon nanotubes is improved, and capacity of electrode material is also improved. | 10-02-2008 |
20080254352 | ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM - An electrical storage system includes a first electrode, a second electrode, an insulated separator, and an electrolyte. The second electrode is spaced from the first electrode. The insulated separator is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The separator further includes an agar and a fiber material. The electrolyte surrounds the first electrode and the second electrode. | 10-16-2008 |
20080299031 | Method for making a carbon nanotube film - The present invention relates to a method for making a carbon nanotube film. The method includes the steps of: (a) forming an array of carbon nanotubes on a substrate; and (b) press the array of carbon nanotubes using a compressing apparatus, thereby forming a carbon nanotube film. | 12-04-2008 |
20090028779 | METHOD FOR MAKING HIGH-DENSITY CARBON NANOTUBE ARRAY - A method for making a high-density carbon nanotube array includes the steps of: (a) providing a substrate having a carbon nanotube array formed thereon; (b) providing an elastic film; (c) stretching the elastic film uniformly, and covering the elastic film to the carbon nanotube array; (d) exerting a pressure uniformly on the elastic film, and shrinking the carbon nanotube array and the elastic film under the pressure; and (e) separating the nanotube array from the elastic film to acquire a high-density carbon nanotube array. | 01-29-2009 |
20090029052 | Method for making composite material with a high-density array of carbon nanotubes - A method for producing a composite material with high-density array of carbon nanotubes, includes the steps of: (a) providing a substrate with an array of carbon nanotubes formed thereon; (b) applying a liquid polymer precursor to the array of carbon nanotubes such that the liquid polymer precursor infuses into the array of carbon nanotubes; (c) compressing the array of carbon nanotubes in directions parallel to a first axis parallel to a surface of the substrate to form a high-density array of carbon nanotubes with a density in the approximate range from 0.1 g/cm | 01-29-2009 |
20090032496 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THERMAL INTERFACE MATERIAL HAVING CARBON NANOTUBES - A method for manufacturing a thermal interface material includes the following steps: providing a carbon nanotube array formed on a substrate, the carbon nanotube array having a number of carbon nanotubes and a number of interstices between the adjacent carbon nanotubes; filling a liquid state first base material into the interstices; curing the first base material, thereby achieving a carbon nanotube/first base material composite; dripping a liquid state second base material onto the surface of the carbon nanotube/first base material composite, the first base material melting and flowing out of the carbon nanotube/first base material composite, until the carbon nanotube array being substantially submerged in the second base material; and curing the second base material, thereby achieving a thermal interface material. | 02-05-2009 |
20090032806 | POLYMER COMPOSITE P-N JUNCTION AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME AND POLYMER COMPOSITE DIODE INCORPORATING SAME - The present polymer composite p-n junction includes an n-type polymer composite layer and a p-type polymer composite layer. The n-type composite polymer layer includes a first polymer material and a number of electrically conductive particles imbedded therein. The p-type composite polymer layer includes a second polymer material and a number of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) imbedded therein. A method for manufacturing the polymer composite p-n junction and a polymer composite diode incorporating the polymer composite p-n junction are also provided. | 02-05-2009 |
20090053515 | Thermally conductive pad with an array of carbon nanotubes and method for making the same - The present invention relates to a thermally conductive pad and a method for producing the same. The thermally conductive pad includes an array of carbon nanotubes and a polymer matrix. The array of carbon nanotubes has a density in the approximate range from 0.1 g/cm | 02-26-2009 |
20090061208 | Carbon nanotube composite preform and method for making the same - A carbon nanotube composite preform includes a substrate and a plurality of carbon nanotubes formed thereon. Each carbon nanotube includes a first end adjacent to the substrate and a second end away from the substrate. Gaps between the second ends of the carbon nanotubes are bigger than gaps between the first ends thereof. The method for making the carbon nanotube composite preform includes the following steps: (a) providing a substrate; (b) forming a plurality of carbon nanotubes (e.g., a carbon nanotube array) on the substrate; (c) placing the carbon nanotubes and the substrate in a solvent for some time; (d) removing the carbon nanotubes and the substrate from the solvent; (e) drying the carbon nanotubes and the substrate to form a carbon nanotube composite preform. | 03-05-2009 |
20090068448 | CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE FILM AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A carbon nanotube composite film includes at least one carbon nanotube layer and at least one base material layer. A method for making a carbon nanotube composite film includes the steps of: (a) providing a substrate having a carbon nanotube array formed thereon; (b) providing a base material layer, and covering the base material layer on the carbon nanotube array; (c) providing a pressing device, and pressing the carbon nanotube array with the base material layer covered thereon by the pressing device to form a carbon nanotube layer and thus acquiring a carbon nanotube composite film. | 03-12-2009 |
20090142576 | Filter and method for making the same - A filter includes a carbon nanotube film. The carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of linear carbon nanotubes, the linear carbon nanotubes being entangled with each other to form a number of micropores, wherein the diameters of the micropores are less than 10 nanometers. The method for making the filter includes the following steps: (a) providing a carbon nanotube array formed on a substrate; (b) removing the carbon nanotube array from the substrate to obtain a raw material of carbon nanotubes; (c) adding the raw material of carbon nanotubes into a solvent to obtain a flocculent structure; and (d) separating the flocculent structure from the solvent and shaping the flocculent structure to obtain a filter. | 06-04-2009 |
20090153504 | Touch panel, method for making the same, and display device adopting the same - A touch panel includes a substrate, a transparent conductive layer, and at least two separate electrodes. The substrate includes a first surface. The transparent conductive layer is formed on the first surface of the substrate. The transparent conductive layer includes a carbon nanotube layer, and the carbon nanotube layer includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes entangled with each other. The electrodes are separately disposed on a surface of the transparent conductive layer and electrically connected with the transparent conductive layer. Further, a method for making the touch panel and a display device adopting the same are also included. | 06-18-2009 |
20090153506 | Touch panel, method for making the same, and display device adopting the same - A touch panel includes a first electrode plate, and a second electrode plate separated from the first electrode plate. The first electrode plate includes a first substrate and a first conductive layer located on a lower surface of the first substrate. The second electrode plate includes a second substrate and a second conductive layer located on an upper surface of the second substrate. At least one of the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer includes a carbon nanotube structure comprised of carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotubes in the carbon nanotube structure are arranged isotropically, arranged along a same direction or arranged along different directions. | 06-18-2009 |
20090153513 | Touch panel, method for making the same, and display device adopting the same - A touch panel includes a substrate, a transparent conductive layer, and at least two separate electrodes. The transparent conductive layer is formed on a surface of the substrate. The transparent conductive layer includes a carbon nanotube structure comprised of carbon nanotubes, and the carbon nanotubes in the carbon nanotube structure are arranged isotropically, arranged along a same direction, or arranged along different directions. The electrodes are separately located and electrically connected with the transparent conductive layer. | 06-18-2009 |
20090153516 | Touch panel, method for making the same, and display device adopting the same - A touch panel includes a first electrode plate, and a second electrode plate separated from the first electrode plate. The first electrode plate includes a first substrate and a first conductive layer located on a lower surface of the first substrate. The second electrode plate includes a second substrate and a second conductive layer located on an upper surface of the second substrate. At least one of the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer includes a carbon nanotube layer. The carbon nanotubes in the carbon nanotube layer form a carbon nanotube floccule structure. | 06-18-2009 |
20090256135 | Thermal electron emitter and thermal electron emission device using the same - A thermal electron emitter includes at least one carbon nanotube twisted wire and a plurality of electron emission particles mixed with the twisted wire. The carbon nanotube twisted wire comprises a plurality of carbon nanotubes. A work function of the electron emission particles is lower than the work function of the carbon nanotubes. A thermal electron emission device using the thermal electron emitter is also related. | 10-15-2009 |
20090258448 | Method for making thermal electron emitter - A method for making the thermal electron emitter includes following steps. Providing a carbon nanotube film including a plurality of carbon nanotubes. Treating the carbon nanotube film with a solution comprising of a solvent and compound or a precursor of a compound, wherein the compound and the compound that is the basis of the precursor of a compound has a work function that is lower than the carbon nanotubes. Twisting the treated carbon nanotube film to form a carbon nanotube twisted wire. Drying the carbon nanotube twisted wire. Activating the carbon nanotube twisted wire. | 10-15-2009 |
20090266355 | Solar collector and solar heating system using same - A solar collector includes a substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to the upper surface, a sidewall, a transparent cover, and a heat-absorbing layer. The sidewall is arranged on the periphery of the top surface of the substrate. Thea transparent cover is disposed on the sidewall opposite to the substrate to form a sealed chamber with the substrate together. The heat-absorbing layer is disposed on the upper surface of the substrate and includes a carbon nanotube film having a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotubes in the carbon nanotube film are aligned along a same direction or along different directions. | 10-29-2009 |
20090269498 | METHOD FOR MAKING THERMAL INTERFACE MATERIAL - A method for making a thermal interface material includes the steps of: (a) providing an array of carbon nanotubes formed on a substrate, the carbon nanotubes having interfaces defined therebetween; (b) providing a transferring device and disposing at least one low melting point metallic material above the array of carbon nanotubes, using the transferring device; and (c) heating the low melting point metallic material and the array of carbon nanotube to a certain temperature to make the at least one low melting point metallic material melt, then flow into the interspaces between the carbon nanotubes, and combine (e.g., mechanically) with the array of carbon nanotubes to acquire a carbon-nanotube-based thermal interface material. | 10-29-2009 |
20090298239 | Method for making thin film transistor - A method for making a thin film transistor, the method includes the steps of: providing a plurality of carbon nanotubes and an insulating substrate; flocculating the carbon nanotubes to acquire a carbon nanotube structure, applying the carbon nanotube structure on the insulating substrate; forming a source electrode, a drain electrode, and a gate electrode; and covering the carbon nanotube structure with an insulating layer. The source electrode and the drain electrode are connected to the carbon nanotube structure, the gate electrode is electrically insulated from the carbon nanotube structure by the insulating layer. | 12-03-2009 |
20090314765 | Carbon nanotube heater - An apparatus includes a hollow heater. The hollow heater includes a hollow supporter, a heating element and at least two electrodes. The least two electrodes electrically connected to the heating element. The hollow supporter defines a hollow space, and the hollow supporter has an inner surface and an outer surface. The heating element is located on the inner surface or the outer surface of the hollow supporter. The heating element comprises at least one carbon nanotube film comprising a plurality of carbon nanotubes, and an angle between a primary alignment direction of the carbon nanotubes and a surface of the carbon nanotube film is 0 degrees to 15 degrees. | 12-24-2009 |
20090321418 | Carbon nanotube heater - An apparatus includes a hollow heater. The hollow heater includes a hollow supporter, a heating element and at least two electrodes. The hollow supporter defines a hollow space, the hollow supporter has an inner surface and an outer surface. The heating element is located on the inner surface or the outer surface of the hollow supporter. The at least two electrodes are electrically connected to the heating element. At least one of the at least two electrodes includes at least a carbon nanotube structure. | 12-31-2009 |
20090321419 | Carbon nanotube heater - An apparatus includes a linear heater. The linear heater includes a linear supporter; a heating element and at least two electrodes. The heating element is located on the linear supporter and includes at least one linear carbon nanotube structure. The at least two electrodes are separately located and electrically connected to the heating element. | 12-31-2009 |
20090321420 | Carbon nanotube heater - An apparatus includes a hollow heater. The hollow heater includes a hollow supporter, a heating element and at least two electrodes. The hollow supporter has an inner surface and an outer surface. The heating element is attached on one of the inner and the outer surfaces of the hollow supporter. The heat element comprises of a carbon nanotube film comprising of carbon nanotubes arranged along a same direction. The at least two electrodes are electrically connected to the heating element. | 12-31-2009 |
20090321421 | Carbon nanotube heater - An apparatus includes a linear heater. The linear heater includes a linear supporter; a heating element and two or more electrodes. The heating element is located on the linear supporter. The two or more electrodes are separately located and electrically connected to the heating element. At least one of the two or more electrodes includes a carbon nanotube structure. | 12-31-2009 |
20090321718 | Thin film transistor - A thin film transistor includes a source electrode, a drain electrode, a semiconducting layer, and a gate electrode. The drain electrode is spaced from the source electrode. The semiconducting layer includes a carbon nanotube structure comprised of carbon nanotubes. The gate electrode is insulated from the source electrode, the drain electrode, and the semiconducting layer by an insulating layer. The carbon nanotube structure is connected to both the source electrode and the drain electrode, and an angle exist between each carbon nanotube of the carbon nanotube structure and a surface of the semiconductor layer, and the angle ranges from about 0 degrees to about 15 degrees. | 12-31-2009 |
20100000669 | Carbon nanotube heater - A method for making a hollow heater is provided. The method includes providing a hollow supporter and, the hollow supporter defines a hollow space. A carbon nanotube structure is made and then fixed on a surface of the hollow supporter. A first electrode and a second electrode is provided and electrically connected to the carbon nanotube structure. | 01-07-2010 |
20100000985 | Carbon nanotube heater - A planar heater includes a heating element and at least two electrodes. The at least electrodes are electrically connected to the heating element. The heating element includes a carbon nanotube film comprising of a plurality of carbon nanotubes. An angle between a primary alignment direction of the carbon nanotubes and a surface of the carbon nanotube film is in the range of about 0 degrees to about 15 degrees. | 01-07-2010 |
20100000986 | Carbon nanotube heater - An apparatus includes a hollow heater. The hollow heater includes a hollow supporter, a heating element and at least two electrodes. The hollow supporter defines a hollow space. The hollow supporter has an inner surface and an outer surface. The heating element is attached on one of the inner and outer surfaces of the hollow supporter. The heat element includes at least one linear carbon nanotube structure. The at least two electrodes are electrically connected to the heating element. | 01-07-2010 |
20100000987 | Carbon nanotube heater - An apparatus includes a linear heater. The linear heater includes a linear supporter, a heating element and at least two electrodes. The heating element is located on the linear supporter and includes a carbon nanotube film. The carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes entangled with each other. The at least two electrodes are separately located and electrically connected to the heating element. | 01-07-2010 |
20100000988 | Carbon nanotube heater - An apparatus includes a linear heater. The linear heater includes a linear supporter, a heating element and at least two electrodes. The heating element is located on the linear supporter and includes a carbon nanotube structure. The at least two electrodes are separately located and electrically connected to the heating element. | 01-07-2010 |
20100000989 | Carbon nanotube heater - An apparatus includes a linear heater. The linear heater includes a linear supporter; a heating element and at least two electrodes. The heating element is located on the linear supporter and includes a carbon nanotube film. The carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes joined end-to-end by Van der Waals attractive force therebetween. The at least two electrodes are separately located and electrically connected to the heating element. | 01-07-2010 |
20100000990 | Carbon nanotube heater - An apparatus includes a hollow heater. The hollow heater has a hollow supporter, a heating element and at least two electrodes. The at least two electrodes are separately and electrically connected to the heating element. The hollow supporter defines a hollow space, the hollow supporter has an inner surface and an outer surface. The heating element disposed on one of the surfaces of the hollow supporter. The heating element includes a carbon nanotube film. The carbon nanotube film is made of a plurality of carbon nanotubes entangled with each other. | 01-07-2010 |
20100006278 | HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A heat dissipation device for a heat generating element includes a fastening layer and a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The fastening layer is formed on the heat generating element. The carbon nanotubes are arranged in an array structure. The carbon nanotubes are arranged in a predetermined pattern. Ends of the carbon nanotubes are connected to the fastening layer. | 01-14-2010 |
20100006829 | Diode employing with carbon nanotube - A diode includes an organic composite plate, a pressing element, a first electrode, and a second electrode. The organic composite plate has a plurality of carbon nanotubes uniformly distributed therein and includes a first portion and a second portion opposite to the first portion. The pressing element is disposed on the first portion of the organic composite plate. The first and second electrodes are electrically connected to the first and second portions of the organic composite plate, respectively. The diode employed with the carbon nanotubes has a changeable characteristic, such as voltage, current, via controlling the pressure applied by the pressing element. | 01-14-2010 |
20100019209 | Carbon nanotube-conductive polymer composite - A carbon nanotube-conductive polymer composite includes a plurality of CNTs and conductive polymer fibers. The CNTs are connected with each other to form a network. The conductive polymer fibers adhere to surfaces of the CNTs and/or tube walls of the CNTs. | 01-28-2010 |
20100044647 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CARBON NANOTUBE-CONDUCTING POLYMER COMPOSITE - A method for manufacturing a conducting polymer composite with carbon nanotubes is described. A conducting polymer is compounded with the CNT film by in-situ chemical polymerization. | 02-25-2010 |
20100051471 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CARBON NANOTUBE-CONDUCTING POLYMER COMPOSITE - A method for manufacturing a conducting polymer composite with carbon nanotubes is described. A conducting polymer is compounded with the CNT film by in-situ electrochemical polymerization. | 03-04-2010 |
20100055024 | Method for making carbon nanotube film - The present invention relates to a method for making a carbon nanotube film. The method includes the following steps. An array of carbon nanotubes is formed on a substrate. The array of carbon nanotubes is pressed by a pressure head to form a carbon nanotube film having properties identical in all directions parallel to a surface of the carbon nanotube film. | 03-04-2010 |
20100065042 | Solar colletor and solar heating system using same - A solar collector includes a substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to the upper surface, a sidewall, a transparent cover, and a heat-absorbing layer. The sidewall is arranged on the top surface of the substrate. The transparent cover is disposed on the sidewall opposite to the substrate to form a sealed chamber with the substrate together. The heat-absorbing layer is disposed on the upper surface of the substrate and includes a carbon nanotube film having a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotubes in the carbon nanotube film are entangled with each other. | 03-18-2010 |
20100079234 | Thermistor and electrical device employed with same - An electrical device includes a thermistor and at least two electrodes electrically connected to the thermistor and to which a source of electrical power is applied to cause current to flow through the thermistor. The thermistor may be a composite and includes a polymer material; and a plurality of conductive carbon nanotubes distributed in the polymer material. The electrical device employed with the thermistor performs not only PTC property, but also NTC property. Moreover, the method for fabricating the electrical device is also simple and easy to carry out because of the simple process. | 04-01-2010 |
20100108664 | Carbon nanotube heater - An apparatus includes a hollow heater. The hollow heater has a hollow supporter, a heating element and at least two electrodes. The at least two electrodes are separately and electrically connected to the heating element. The hollow supporter defines a hollow space, the hollow supporter has an inner surface and an outer surface. The heating element disposed on one of the surfaces of the hollow supporter. The heating element includes a carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes combined by wan der Waals attractive force. | 05-06-2010 |
20100122980 | Carbon nanotube heater - This disclosure related to a heater. The heater includes a heating element and at least two electrodes connected to the heating element. The heating element includes a carbon nanotube composite structure. The carbon nanotube composite structure includes a matrix and at least one carbon nanotube structure. The at least one carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes joined by van der Waals attractive force therebetween to obtain a free-standing carbon nanotube structure. | 05-20-2010 |
20100126985 | Carbon nanotube heater - A heater having a heating element includes a carbon nanotube structure and at least two electrodes. The at least two electrodes are electrically connected to the heat element. The carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. | 05-27-2010 |
20100139845 | Carbon nanotube heater - A method of making a linear heater includes the following steps. Firstly, a linear supporter is provided. Secondly, a carbon nanotube structure is made. Thirdly, the carbon nanotube structure is attached on a surface of the linear supporter. Finally, at least two electrodes are provided and electrically connected to the carbon nanotube structure. | 06-10-2010 |
20100139851 | Carbon nanotube heater - A method for making a heater is provided. A carbon nanotube structure is made, and a first electrode and a second electrode are provided. The first and second electrodes are electrically connected to the carbon nanotube structure. | 06-10-2010 |
20100140257 | Carbon nanotube heater - A heater having a heating element includes a planar carbon nanotube structure and at least two electrodes. The at least two electrodes are electrically connected to the planar carbon nanotube structure. The planar carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of linear carbon nanotube structure. | 06-10-2010 |
20100140258 | Carbon nanotube heater - An apparatus includes a planar heater. The planar heater includes a heating element and two electrodes. The two electrodes are electrically connected to the heating element. At least one of the two electrodes includes a carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure includes at least one carbon nanotube film or at least one linear carbon nanotube structure. | 06-10-2010 |
20100140259 | Carbon nanotube heater - An apparatus includes a linear heater. The linear heater includes a linear supporter, a heating element and at least two electrodes. The heating element is located on the linear supporter and includes a carbon nanotube film. The carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The angle between an alignment direction of the carbon nanotubes and the surface of the heating element ranges from about 0 degrees to about 15 degrees. The at least two electrodes are separately located and electrically connected to the heating element. | 06-10-2010 |
20100147827 | Carbon nanotube heater - A linear heater includes a linear supporter, a heating element and at least two electrodes. The heating element is located on the linear supporter and includes a carbon nanotube composite structure. The carbon nanotube composite structure includes a matrix and at least one carbon nanotube structures. The at least two electrodes are electrically connected to the heating element. | 06-17-2010 |
20100147828 | Carbon nanotube heater - A linear heater includes a linear supporter, a heating element and at least two electrodes. The heating element is located on the linear supporter and includes a carbon nanotube composite structure. The carbon nanotube composite structure includes a matrix and at least one carbon nanotube film. The at least one carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes entangled with each other. The at least two electrodes are electrically connected to the heating element. | 06-17-2010 |
20100147829 | Carbon nanotube heater - A linear heater includes a heating element and at least two electrodes. The heating element includes at least one linear carbon nanotube composite structure. The at least one linear carbon nanotube composite structure includes a matrix and a linear carbon nanotube structure. The at least two electrodes are electrically connected to the heating element. | 06-17-2010 |
20100147830 | Carbon nanotube heater - A linear heater includes a linear supporter, a heating element and at least two electrodes. The heating element is located on the linear supporter and includes a carbon nanotube composite structure. The carbon nanotube composite structure includes a matrix and at least one pressed carbon nanotube film. The pressed carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The angle between the carbon nanotubes and the surface of the heating element ranges from about 0 degrees to about 15 degrees. The at least two electrodes are electrically connected to the heating element. | 06-17-2010 |
20100151278 | Membrane electrode assembly and biofuel cell using the same - A membrane electrode assembly includes a proton exchange membrane, an anode and a cathode. The proton exchange membrane has two opposite surfaces, a first surface and a second surface. The anode is located adjacent to the first surface of the proton exchange membrane, and the cathode is located adjacent to the second surface of the proton exchange membrane. The anode includes a diffusion layer and a catalyst layers. The diffusion layer includes a carbon nanotube structure. A biofuel cell using the membrane electrode assembly is also provided. | 06-17-2010 |
20100154975 | Carbon Nanotube heater - A method of making a linear heater is provided. A carbon nanotube structure having a plurality of micropores is provided. The carbon nanotube structure is fixed on a surface of a linear supporter. At least two electrodes are electrically connected to the carbon nanotube structure. A material is supplied into the carbon nanotube structure to achieve a carbon nanotube composite structure. | 06-24-2010 |
20100163547 | Carbon nanotube heater - This disclosure related to a heater. The heater includes a carbon nanotube composite structure and at least two electrodes connected to the carbon nanotube composite structure. The carbon nanotube composite structure defines a hollow space. The carbon nanotube composite structure includes a matrix and at least one carbon nanotube film. The at least one carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes entangled with each other. | 07-01-2010 |
20100170890 | Carbon nanotube heater - This disclosure is related to a heater. The heater includes a hollow supporter, at least one linear carbon nanotube composite structure and at least two electrodes connected to the at least one carbon nanotube composite structure. The at least one linear carbon nanotube composite structure is disposed on a surface of the hollow supporter. The at least one linear carbon nanotube composite structure includes a matrix and a linear carbon nanotube structure. The linear carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes joined by van der Waals attractive force therebetween. | 07-08-2010 |
20100170891 | Carbon nanotube heater - A planar heater includes a planar supporter, two electrodes and a heating element. The heating element is supported by the planar supporter and electrically connected to the two electrodes. The heating element includes at least one carbon nanotube structure and a matrix. The at least one carbon nanotube structure includes a carbon nanotube film including of a plurality of carbon nanotubes entangled with each other. | 07-08-2010 |
20100180429 | CARBON NANOTUBE HEATER - A method for making a planar heater is provided. A first electrode and a second electrode are connected to a carbon nanotube structure having a plurality of micropores. The carbon nanotube structure is fixed on a surface of a planar supporter. A material is supplied into the carbon nanotube structure to achieve a carbon nanotube composite structure. | 07-22-2010 |
20100181521 | Giant Magnetoresistance Composite Material Containing Carbon Nanotubes - A GMR material includes a polymer matrix and a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The plurality of carbon nanotubes are dispersed in such a manner that substantially none of the plurality of carbon nanotubes are in contact with each other. | 07-22-2010 |
20100187221 | Carbon nanotube hearter - This disclosure related to a heater. The heater includes a carbon nanotube composite structure and at least two electrodes connected to the carbon nanotube composite structure. The carbon nanotube composite structure defines a hollow space. The carbon nanotube composite structure includes a matrix and at least one carbon nanotube film. The at least one carbon nanotube film includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. | 07-29-2010 |
20100200567 | Carbon nanotube heater - An apparatus includes a planar heater. The planar heater includes a heating element and at least two electrodes. The heating element includes a matrix and a plurality of linear carbon nanotube structures dispersed in the matrix. The at least two electrodes are electrically connected to the plurality of linear carbon nanotube structures. | 08-12-2010 |
20100200568 | Carbon nanotube heater - A planar heater includes a planar supporter, two electrodes and a heating element. The heating element is supported by the planar supporter and electrically connected between the two electrodes. The heating element includes at least one carbon nanotube structure and a matrix. The at least one carbon nanotube structure includes a carbon nanotube film including of a plurality of carbon nanotubes. An angle between a primary alignment direction of the carbon nanotubes and a surface of the carbon nanotube film is about 0 degrees to about 15 degrees. | 08-12-2010 |
20100213790 | ELECTROSTRICTIVE COMPOSITE, METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME AND ELECTROTHERMIC TYPE ACTUATOR - An electrostrictive composite includes a first material layer and a second material layer. The first material layer and the second material layer are stacked to each other. The thermal expansion coefficients of the first material layer and the second material layer are different. The first material layer includes a polymer matrix and a plurality of carbon nanotubes dispersed therein. Also an electrothermic type actuator using the electrostrictive composite is provided. | 08-26-2010 |
20100218367 | Method for making carbon nanotube heater - A method of making a hollow heater, and a carbon nanotube structure, having a plurality of micropores, is provided. The carbon nanotube structure is fixed on a surface of a hollow supporter. At least two electrodes are electrically connected to the carbon nanotube structure. A material is supplied to the carbon nanotube structure to achieve a carbon nanotube composite structure. | 09-02-2010 |
20100219550 | METHOD FOR MAKING THERMAL INTERFACE MATERIAL - The present disclosure relates to a method for making a thermal interface material. A carbon nanotube array on a substrate is provided. The carbon nanotube array includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes substantially parallel to each other and substantially perpendicular to the substrate. The carbon nanotubes of the carbon nanotube array are slanted toward a central axis of the carbon nanotube array. A liquid matrix material is compounded with the carbon nanotube array. Additionally, the liquid matrix material is solidified. | 09-02-2010 |
20100230400 | Carbon nanotube heater - An apparatus includes a planar heater. The planar heater includes a heating element and at least two electrodes. The at least two electrodes are separately and electrically connected to the heating element. The heating element includes a carbon nanotube film, and the carbon nanotube film comprises of a plurality of carbon nanotubes entangled with each other. | 09-16-2010 |
20100237340 | DIODE EMPLOYING WITH CARBON NANOTUBE - A diode includes an organic composite plate, a first electrode and a second electrode. The organic composite plate includes a first portion, a second portion and a plurality of carbon nanotubes distributed therein. The carbon nanotubes in the first portion have a first band gap and the carbon nanotubes in the second portion have a second band gap. The first band gap and the second band gap are different from each other. The first electrode is electrically connected to the first portion. The second electrode electrically is connected to the second portion. | 09-23-2010 |
20100243227 | Thermal interface material and method for manufacturing same - One embodiment of a thermal interface material includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes each having a first end and an opposite second end, a heat current collector covering one of the first ends and the second ends of the carbon nanotubes, and a macromolecular material filled in spaces between the carbon nanotubes and heat current collector. A method for manufacturing a thermal interface material is also provided. | 09-30-2010 |
20100272950 | Positive and negative poisson ratio material - A Poisson's ratio material includes a carbon nanotube film structure. The carbon nanotube film structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. A first part of the carbon nanotubes are aligned a first direction, a second part of the carbon nanotubes are aligned a second direction. The first direction is substantially perpendicular to second direction. When the Poisson's ratio material is stretched or compressed substantially along the first or second direction, a Poisson's ratio value is negative. When the Poisson's ratio material is stretched or compressed in a direction having an angle of about 45 degrees with the first direction, the Poisson's ratio value is positive. | 10-28-2010 |
20100284002 | THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY MEASUREMENT APPARATUS FOR ONE-DIMENSIONAL MATERIAL AND MEASUREMENT METHOD - A thermal conductivity measurement apparatus for measuring a thermal conductivity of a one-dimensional material includes a substrate, a vacuum chamber receiving the substrate and four spaced electrodes. The one-dimensional material spans across the four spaced electrodes. A middle part of the one-dimensional material, located between the second and third electrodes, is suspended. The present disclosure further provides a method for measuring the thermal conductivity of the one-dimensional material. | 11-11-2010 |
20100319750 | Thermoelectric material and thermoelectric device - A thermoelectric composite material includes a carbon nanotube structure and an electrically conductive polymer layer. The carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes and spaces. The electrically conductive polymer layer is coated on surfaces of the carbon nanotubes. | 12-23-2010 |
20110012476 | Electrostrictive composite and electrostrictive element using the same - An electrostrictive composite includes a flexible polymer matrix and a number of one dimensional conductive materials dispersed in the flexible polymer matrix. The flexible polymer matrix is a sheet. The one dimensional conductive materials cooperatively form an electrically conductive structure in the flexible polymer matrix. The one dimensional conductive materials are oriented substantially along a same preferred direction. | 01-20-2011 |
20110024410 | Carbon nanotube heater - This disclosure is related to a heater. The heater includes a carbon nanotube composite structure and at least two electrodes connected to the carbon nanotube composite structure. The carbon nanotube composite structure defines a hollow space. The carbon nanotube composite structure includes a matrix and at least one carbon nanotube structure. The at least one carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes joined by van der Waals attractive force therebetween. An angle between a primary alignment direction of the carbon nanotubes and a surface of the carbon nanotube structure is about 0 degrees to about 15 degrees. | 02-03-2011 |
20110030938 | HEAT DISSIPATION STRUCTURE AND HEAT DISSIPATION SYSTEM ADOPTING THE SAME - A heat dissipation structure includes a thermal interface material and a transition layer. The thermal interface material includes a matrix and a plurality of carbon nanotubes dispersed in the matrix. The thermal interface material has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The transition layer is positioned on one of the first surface or the second surface of the thermal interface material. A thickness of the transition layer is in a range from about 1 nanometer to about 100 nanometers. The transition layer is in contact with the carbon nanotubes of the thermal interface material. An interface thermal resistance between the transition layer and the heat source is less than that between the plurality of carbon nanotubes and the heat source. The present application also relates to a heat dissipation system adopting the heat dissipation structure. | 02-10-2011 |
20110052477 | APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING CARBON NANOTUBE HEAT SINK AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE CARBON NANOTUBE HEAT SINK - The present disclosure provides an apparatus for manufacturing a carbon nanotube heat sink. The apparatus includes a board, and a plurality of first and second carbon nanotubes formed on the board. The first carbon nanotubes and the second nanotubes are grown along a substantially same direction from the board. A height difference exists between a common free end of the first carbon nanotubes and a common free end of the second carbon nanotubes. A method for manufacturing multiple carbon nanotube heat sinks is also provided. | 03-03-2011 |
20110088829 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING FIELD EMISSION CATHODE - A method for manufacturing a field emission cathode is provided. A carbon nanotube array formed on a substrate in a container and a prepolymer are provided. The prepolymer is put into the container settled for a period of over 30 minutes to fill in clearances of the carbon nanotube array, and part of the prepolymer is covering a top end of the carbon nanotube array. The carbon nanotube array is rotated at a speed to push the part of the prepolymer into the clearances of the carbon nanotube array and a prepolymer film in the carbon nanotube array is obtained. The prepolymer film is then polymerized to form a polymer film. | 04-21-2011 |
20110094217 | ELECTROSTRICTIVE COMPOSITE AND ELECTROSTRICTIVE ELEMENT USING THE SAME - An electrostrictive composite includes a flexible polymer matrix and a carbon nanotube film structure. The carbon nanotube film structure is located on a surface of the flexible polymer matrix, and at least partly embedded into the flexible polymer matrix through the first surface. The carbon nanotube film structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes combined by van der Waals attractive force therebetween. | 04-28-2011 |
20110096465 | CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE, METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME, AND ELECTROCHEMICAL CAPACITOR USING THE SAME - An electrochemical capacitor includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a membrane, and an electrolyte. The first electrode includes a carbon nanotube composite. The carbon nanotube composite includes a free-standing carbon nanotube structure, and a plurality of nano grains located on the carbon nanotube structure. The membrane is located between the first electrode and the second electrode, to separate the first electrode from the second electrode. The first electrode, the second electrode, and the membrane are disposed in the electrolyte. | 04-28-2011 |
20110097512 | CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE, METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME, AND ELECTROCHEMICAL CAPACITOR USING THE SAME - A method for making a carbon nanotube composite includes providing a free-standing carbon nanotube structure and a reacting liquid with a metal compound dissolved therein, treating the carbon nanotube structure by applying the reacting liquid on the carbon nanotube structure, and heating the treated carbon nanotube structure in an oxide-free environment to decompose the metal compound. | 04-28-2011 |
20110137577 | STRAIN MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND METHOD OF STRAIN MEASUREMENT USING THE SAME - A strain measurement device includes a strain gauge, a holding device, a transverse strain recorder, and a data processing device. The strain gauge includes at least one first and at least one second layers of carbon nanotube films, each layer of carbon nanotube films having a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotubes in at least one first layer of carbon nanotube film align along a first direction. The carbon nanotubes in at least one second layer of carbon nanotube film align along a second direction. The holding device is used to fasten a specimen and the strain gauge. The transverse strain recorder is used to record a transverse strain of the strain gauge. The data processing device is used to calculate an axial strain of the strain gauge. | 06-09-2011 |
20110180968 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE METAL COMPOSITE - A method for making a carbon nanotube metal composite includes the following steps. A number of carbon nanotubes is dispersed in a solvent to obtain a suspension. Metal powder is added into the suspension, and then the suspension agitated. The suspension containing the metal powder is allowed to stand for a while. The solvent is reduced to obtain a mixture of the number of carbon nanotubes and the metal powder. | 07-28-2011 |
20110181424 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH, METHOD FOR USING THE SAME AND ALARM SYSTEM USING THE SAME - The present disclosure relates to a temperature control switch. The temperature control switch includes a bistable resistance element. The bistable resistance element includes a low-conductivity matrix; and a number of high conductivity particles dispersed in the matrix. The bistable resistance element switches from a low resistance state to a high resistance state by receiving a temperature change applied to the bistable resistance element. The present disclosure also relates to a method for using the temperature control switch and an alarm system. | 07-28-2011 |
20110181430 | PRESSURE CONTROL SWITCH, METHOD FOR USING THE SAME AND ALARM SYSTEM USING THE SAME - The present disclosure relates to a pressure control switch. The pressure control switch includes a bistable resistance element. The bistable resistance element includes an organic, soft, low-conductivity matrix, and a plurality of high conductivity particles dispersed in the matrix. The bistable resistance element switches from a low resistance state to a high resistance state by receiving a pressure change applied to the bistable resistance element. The present disclosure also relates to a method for using the pressure control switch and an alarm system. | 07-28-2011 |
20110234053 | ELECTROSTRICTIVE STRUCTURE INCORPORATING CARBON NANOTUBES AND ELECTROSTRICTIVE ACTUATOR USING THE SAME - An electrostrictive structure includes a flexible polymer matrix and a carbon nanotube film structure at least partly embedded into the flexible polymer matrix. The carbon nanotube film structure includes a number of carbon nanotubes combined by van der Waals attractive force therebetween. The carbon nanotube film structure extends in a curve in the flexible polymer matrix. | 09-29-2011 |
20110266927 | CARBON NANOTUBE BASED ELECTROSTRICTIVE COMPOSITE AND ELECTROSTRICTIVE ELEMENT USING THE SAME - An electrostrictive composite includes two electrostrictive layers spaced with each other. The electrostrictive layers extend from a first side to a second side. The first side is spaced with and correspond to the second side. The electrostrictive layers are electrically connected with each other at the first side. The electrostrictive layers are insulated from each other at the second side. | 11-03-2011 |
20110315194 | PHOTOELECTRIC CELL - A photoelectric cell includes at least one photoelectric conversion module. The photoelectric module includes a first photoelectric conversion element and a second photoelectric conversion element. The first photoelectric conversion element is made of a first thermoelectric material having positive thermoelectric coefficient and comprises a first absorbing part and a first non-absorbing part. The second photoelectric conversion element is made of a second thermoelectric material having negative thermoelectric coefficient and comprises a second absorbing part and a second non-absorbing part. The first absorbing part is electrically connected with the second absorbing part. | 12-29-2011 |
20110315882 | INFRARED DETECTOR - An infrared detector includes a detecting element, a first electrode, a second electrode, and a covering structure. The detecting element defines an absorbing part and a non-absorbing part. The detecting element includes a first end and a second end opposite with the first end. The first end is disposed in the absorbing part. The second end is disposed in the non-absorbing part. The first electrode is electrically connected with the first end. The second electrode is electrically connected with the second end. The covering structure covers the non-absorbing part. | 12-29-2011 |
20120014038 | CARBON NANOTUBE BASED SUPERCAPACITOR - A supercapacitor includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a solid-state polymer electrolyte. The first electrode and the second electrode are spaced from each other and immersed in the solid-state polymer electrolyte. The first and second electrode includes a carbon nanotube structure and an electrically conductive polymer layer. The carbon nanotube structure includes a number of carbon nanotubes and a number of micropores defined between adjacent two carbon nanotubes. The electrically conductive polymer layer coats surfaces of the number of carbon nanotubes. | 01-19-2012 |
20120063968 | APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING LARGE-AREA CARBON NANOTUBE FILMS - An apparatus for manufacturing a large-area carbon nanotube film includes a reactor chamber, a helical-shaped substrate, and a supporter. The reactor chamber includes an inlet and an outlet. The inlet and the outlet are aligned on an axis of the reactor chamber. The helical-shaped substrate and the supporter are located wholly inside the reactor chamber. The supporter is moveable along the axis of the reactor chamber, and the helical-shaped substrate is supported by the supporter. | 03-15-2012 |
20120172953 | THERMAL THERAPY DEVICE INCORPORATING CARBON NANOTUBES - A thermal therapy device includes a substrate and at least one heating unit arranged on the substrate. The at least one heating unit includes a heating element, a first electrode, and a second electrode. The heating element includes a carbon nanotube film structure and a polymer matrix. The carbon nanotube film structure is substantially parallel to and offset from a central plane of the polymer matrix. The first electrode and the second electrode are electrically connected to the carbon nanotube film structure, and control the amount of heat and deformation produced by the carbon nanotube film structure. | 07-05-2012 |
20120193568 | ELECTROSTRICTIVE COMPOSITE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - An electrostrictive composite includes a flexible polymer matrix and a plurality of carbon nanotubes dispersed in the flexible polymer matrix. The carbon nanotubes cooperatively form an electrically conductive network in the flexible polymer matrix. A plurality of bubbles are defined by the flexible polymer matrix. | 08-02-2012 |
20120273124 | METHOD FOR MAKING TOUCH PANEL - The present disclosure provides a method for making touch panel. An array of carbon nanotubes, a substrate, and at least two electrodes are provided. The array of carbon nanotubes is pressed via a pressing device. A carbon nanotube structure is formed on a first surface of the substrate. The at least two electrodes and the carbon nanotube structure are electrically connected and a touch panel is formed. | 11-01-2012 |
20120279052 | METHOD FOR MAKING TOUCH PANEL - A method for making a touch panel is provided. The method includes providing at least one array of carbon nanotubes, a first substrate, and a second substrate. The at least one array of carbon nanotubes is pressed by using a pressing device to form a carbon nanotube structure. A first electrode plate is formed on the first substrate and a second electrode plate on the second substrate. Two first-electrodes are located on opposite sides of the first electrode plate and two second-electrodes on opposite sides of the second electrode plate. The first electrode plate is spaced a distance from the second electrode plate such that the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer face each other. | 11-08-2012 |
20130001525 | THIN FILM TRANSISTOR AND PRESS SENSING DEVICE USING THE SAME - A thin film transistor controlled by a pressure includes a source electrode, a drain electrode, a semiconductor layer, a gate electrode, and an insulative layer. The drain electrode is spaced from the source electrode. The semiconductor layer includes a polymer composite layer and is electrically connected with the source electrode and the drain electrode. The polymer composite includes a polymer substrate and a plurality of carbon nanotubes dispersed in the polymer substrate. An elastic modulus of the polymer substrate is ranged from about 0.1 MPa to about 10 MPa. The gate electrode is electrically insulated from the source electrode, the drain electrode, and the semiconductor layer by the insulative layer. A press sensing device using the above-mentioned thin film transistor is also provided. | 01-03-2013 |
20130001556 | THIN FILM TRANSISTOR AND PRESS SENSING DEVICE USING THE SAME - A thin film transistor and a press sensing device using the thin film transistor are disclosed. The thin film transistor, comprises a source electrode; a drain electrode spaced from the source electrode; a semiconductor layer electrically connected with the source electrode and the drain electrode, a channel defined in the semiconductor layer and located between the source electrode and the drain electrode; and a gate electrode electrically insulated from the semiconductor layer; and an insulative layer configured for insulating the source electrode, the drain electrode, and the semiconductor layer from each other, wherein the insulative layer is made of a polymeric material with an elastic modulus ranged from about 0.1 megapascal (MPa) to about 10 MPa. | 01-03-2013 |
20130026339 | APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING CARBON NANOTUBE HEAT SINK - An apparatus for manufacturing a carbon nanotube heat sink includes a board, and a number of first and second carbon nanotubes formed on the board. The first carbon nanotubes and the second nanotubes are grown along a substantially same direction from the board. A height difference exists between a common free end of the first carbon nanotubes and a common free end of the second carbon nanotubes. | 01-31-2013 |
20130026410 | ELECTROSTRICTIVE COMPOSITE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - An electrostrictive composite includes a flexible polymer matrix, a plurality of carbon nanotubes and a plurality of reinforcing particles dispersed in the flexible polymer matrix. The carbon nanotubes cooperatively form an electrically conductive network in the flexible polymer matrix. | 01-31-2013 |
20130026598 | SCHOTTKY BARRIER DIODE - A Schottky barrier diode includes a first metal layer, a second metal layer separated form the first metal layer, and a semiconductor layer. The semiconductor layer is in Schottky contact with the first metal layer and in ohmic contact with the second metal layer. The semiconductor layer includes an insulated polymer material and a number of carbon nanotubes dispersed in the insulated polymer material. | 01-31-2013 |
20130026679 | METHOD FOR USING A POISSON RATIO MATERIAL - A method for using a Poisson's ratio material includes a carbon nanotube film structure is provided. The carbon nanotube film structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. A first part of the carbon nanotubes are aligned a first direction, a second part of the carbon nanotubes are aligned a second direction. The first direction is substantially perpendicular to second direction. When the Poisson's ratio material is stretched or compressed substantially along the first or second direction, a Poisson's ratio value is negative. When the Poisson's ratio material is stretched or compressed in a direction having an angle of about 45 degrees with the first direction, the Poisson's ratio value is positive. | 01-31-2013 |
20130029459 | METHOD FOR MAKING SCHOTTKY BARRIER DIODE - A method for making a Schottky barrier diode includes the following steps. A first metal layer, a second metal layer and a carbon nanotube composite material are provided. The carbon nanotube composite material is applied on the first metal layer and the second metal layer to form a semiconductor layer. The carbon nanotube composite material includes an insulated polymer and a number of carbon nanotubes dispersed in the insulated polymer. The semiconductor layer is in Schottky contact with the first metal layer and in ohmic contact with the second metal layer. | 01-31-2013 |
20130082423 | METHOD FOR MAKING ELECTROSTRICTIVE COMPOSITE - A method for making an electrostrictive composite is provided. A number of carbon nanotubes, a number of reinforcing particles, and a polymer precursor are provided. The carbon nanotubes, the reinforcing particles, and the polymer precursor are mixed to obtain a mixture. The polymer precursor in the mixture is polymerized and cured. | 04-04-2013 |
20130160933 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE PAPER - A method for making carbon nanotube paper is disclosed. The method includes using a roller, a pressing device, and at least one carbon nanotube array. At least one carbon nanotube film structure is formed by drawing a plurality of carbon nanotubes from the at least one carbon nanotube array. The at least one carbon nanotube film structure is wound onto the roller. The carbon nanotube paper is formed by pressing the at least one carbon nanotube film structure using the pressing device. | 06-27-2013 |
20130160983 | HEAT-DISSIPATION STRUCTURE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A heat-dissipation structure includes a first carbon nanotube layer and a thermal interface material layer. The first carbon nanotube layer and the thermal interface material layer are stacked on each other. The first carbon nanotube layer includes at least one first carbon nanotube paper, and the density of the first carbon nanotube paper ranges from about 0.3 g/cm | 06-27-2013 |
20130163205 | HEAT-DISSIPATION STRUCTURE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A heat-dissipation structure includes a first carbon nanotube layer and a metal mesh layer. The first carbon nanotube layer and the metal mesh layer are stacked on each other. The first carbon nanotube layer includes at least one first carbon nanotube paper. An electronic device applying the heat-dissipation structure is also disclosed. | 06-27-2013 |
20130220990 | METHOD FOR MAKING SHEET-SHAPED HEAT AND LIGHT SOURCE AND METHOD FOR HEATING OBJECT USING THE SAME - The present disclosure relates to a method for making the sheet-shaped heat and light source. An array of carbon nanotubes on a substrate is provided. A carbon nanotube film is formed by pressing the array of carbon nanotubes. A first electrode and a second electrode are electrically connected with the carbon nanotube film. Furthermore, a method for heating an object is related. | 08-29-2013 |
20130224626 | MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A method for making membrane electrode assembly includes providing a proton exchange membrane and two electrodes. An array of carbon nanotubes is formed on a substrate. The array of carbon nanotubes is pressed by a pressing device to form a carbon nanotube film. A catalyst layer is formed on the carbon nanotube film to obtain an electrode. Two electrodes are disposed on two opposite surfaces of a proton exchange membrane, to obtain the membrane electrode assembly. | 08-29-2013 |
20130233475 | METHOD FOR MAKING ELECTROSTRICTIVE COMPOSITE - A method for making an electrostrictive composite includes the following steps. Carbon nanotubes and a first polymer precursor are mixed. The first carbon nanotubes and the polymer precursor are polymerized to obtain a first material layer. A second material layer is applied to the first material layer, wherein the thermal expansion coefficient of the first material layer is different from the thermal expansion coefficient of the second material layer. | 09-12-2013 |
20130235900 | THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY MEASUREMENT APPARATUS FOR ONE-DIMENSIONAL MATERIAL - A thermal conductivity measurement apparatus for measuring a thermal conductivity of a one-dimensional material includes a substrate, a vacuum chamber receiving the substrate and four spaced electrodes. The one-dimensional material spans across the four spaced electrodes. A middle part of the one-dimensional material, located between the second and third electrodes, is suspended. | 09-12-2013 |
20130312252 | METHOD FOR MAKING TOUCH PANEL - A method for making a touch panel, the method comprises the following steps. Carbon nanotubes, a first substrate and a second substrate are provided. A carbon nanotube floccule structure is obtained by flocculating the carbon nanotubes. A first conductive layer on at least one of the first substrate and second substrates is obtained by treating the carbon nanotube floccule structure on at least one of the first substrate and second substrates. Two first-electrodes are located on opposite ends of a first electrode plate and two second-electrodes are located on opposite ends of a second electrode plate. The first electrode plate is spaced from the second electrode plate. | 11-28-2013 |
20130316093 | METHOD FOR MAKING CARBON NANOTUBE COMPOSITE PREFORM - A method for making a carbon nanotube composite preform includes following steps. A substrate is provided. Carbon nanotubes are formed on the substrate. The carbon nanotubes and the substrate are placed in a solvent for a predetermined time. The carbon nanotubes and the substrate are drawn from the solvent. The carbon nanotubes and the substrate are dried. | 11-28-2013 |
20130333374 | ELECTROSTRICTIVE COMPOSITE AND ELECTROSTRICTIVE ELEMENT USING THE SAME - An electrostrictive composite includes a flexible polymer matrix and a carbon nanotube film structure. The carbon nanotube film structure is at least partially embedded into the flexible polymer matrix through a first surface. The carbon nanotube film structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes combined by van der Waals attractive force therebetween. | 12-19-2013 |
20130341829 | METHOD FOR USING A POISSON RATIO MATERIAL - A method for using a Poisson's ratio material includes a carbon nanotube film structure is provided. The carbon nanotube film structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. A first part of the carbon nanotubes are aligned a first direction, a second part of the carbon nanotubes are aligned a second direction. The first direction is substantially perpendicular to second direction. When the Poisson's ratio material is stretched or compressed substantially along the first or second direction, a Poisson's ratio value is negative. | 12-26-2013 |
20140015372 | CARBON NANOTUBE BASED ELECTROSTRICTIVE ELEMENT - An carbon nanotube based electrostrictive element includes two electrostrictive layers spaced with each other, an electrical connector, and two electrodes. The two electrostrictive layers are electrically connected to each other at a first side, and spaced and insulated from each other at a second side via the electrical connector. The two electrodes are located at the second side and electrically connected respectively to the two electrostrictive layers. | 01-16-2014 |
20140090777 | METHOD FOR MAKING TOUCH PANEL - The present disclosure provides a method for making touch panel. A carbon nanotube structure is formed on a substrate. The carbon nanotube structure includes a number of carbon nanotubes. The number of carbon nanotubes are arranged isotropically, arranged along a same direction, or arranged along different directions. Two electrodes are electrically connected with the carbon nanotube structure. Furthermore, a primary alignment direction of the number of carbon nanotubes and a surface of the carbon nanotube structure in contact with the substrate is greater than 0° and smaller than 15°. | 04-03-2014 |
20140113219 | METHOD FOR MAKING MEMBRANE ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to method for making a membrane electrode assembly. First, a carbon nanotube film is fabricated to act as a gas diffusion layer. Second, a catalyst layer is formed on the carbon nanotube film to obtain an electrode. Third, a proton exchange membrane is provided, and two electrodes are separately disposed on two opposite surfaces of the proton exchange membrane, thereby forming the membrane electrode assembly. | 04-24-2014 |
20140199855 | Method for making a carbon nanotube film - A method for making a carbon nanotube film includes the steps of: (a) adding a plurality of carbon nanotubes to a solvent to create a carbon nanotube floccule structure in the solvent; (b) separating the carbon nanotube floccule structure from the solvent; and (c) shaping the separated carbon nanotube floccule structure to obtain the carbon nanotube film. | 07-17-2014 |
20140231409 | METHOD FOR HEATING OBJECT USING SHEET-SHAPED HEAT AND LIGHT SOURCE - The present disclosure relates to a method for heating an object. A sheet-shaped heat and light source is provided. The sheet-shaped heat and light source includes a carbon nanotube film curved to form a hollow cylinder, and at least two electrodes spaced from each other, located on a surface of the hollow cylinder and electrically connected to the carbon nanotube film. An object is located in the hollow cylinder. A voltage is supplied between the at least two electrodes. | 08-21-2014 |
20140299819 | METHOD FOR MAKING A CARBON NANOTUBE FILM - A method for making a carbon nanotube film includes the steps of: (a) adding a plurality of carbon nanotubes into a solvent containing metallic ions, and flocculating the carbon nanotubes to get a floccule structure with the metallic ions therein; (b) reducing the metallic ions into metallic atoms, thereby the metallic atoms being attached onto outer surfaces of the carbon nanotubes to form a floccule structure of carbon nanotubes compounded with metal atoms; and (c) separating the floccule structure compounded with metal atoms from the solvent; and (d) shaping the floccule structure compounded with metal atoms to obtain/get the carbon nanotube film. | 10-09-2014 |
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20150060769 | INFRARED DETECTOR - An infrared detector includes a detecting element, a first electrode and a second electrode. The detecting element includes an absorbing part and a non-absorbing part. A first end is located in the absorbing part. A second end is located in the non-absorbing part. An angle between the absorbing part and the non-absorbing part is less than 90 degrees. A first electrode is electrically connected with the first end. A second electrode is electrically connected with the second end. | 03-05-2015 |