4472 results about "Polymer composites" patented technology

Disclosed is an ammunition cartridge case that includes a sleeve, a base fixedly attached to the sleeve and a fiber reinforced polymer composite annulus that is at least partially within the base. In certain embodiments, the sleeve and the base are formed partly or entirely from a metal, for example steel or stainless steel. The base has a central aperture that affords for the annulus ring to fit within. The annulus is dimensioned such that it fits securely within the central aperture of the base and has a center aperture wherein a primer can be located. The annulus ring contains a volume of composite fibers ranging from 10 to 90 volume percent. The annulus isolates the primer from the cartridge case and thereby prevents galvanic corrosion between the primer and case. In addition, a metallic foil can be present between the annulus and the cartridge case in order to assure proper securement of the annulus therewithin.

An electromagnetic shield has a first patterned or apertured layer having non-conductive materials and conductive material and a second patterned or apertured layer having non-conductive materials and conductive material. The conductive material may be a metal, a carbon composite, or a polymer composite. The non-conductive materials in the first patterned or apertured layer may be randomly located or located in a predetermined segmented pattern such that the non-conductive materials in the first patterned or apertured layer are located in a predetermined segmented pattern with respect to locations of the non-conductive materials in the second patterned or apertured layer.

Oilfield elements and assemblies are described comprising a polymeric matrix formed into an oilfield element, and a plurality of expanded graphitic nanoflakes and / or nanoplatelets dispersed in the polymeric matrix. Methods of using the oilfield elements and assemblies including same in oilfield operations are also described. This abstract allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure. It will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).

The invention relates to a perovskite / polymer composite luminescent material and a preparation method thereof, which belong to the technical field of composite materials and luminescent materials, wherein the structural formula of the perovskite is R1NH3AB3 or (R2NH3)2AB4, A and B form a ligand octahedral structure, R1NH3 or R2NH3 are filled into gaps of the ligand octahedral structure which is formed through the A and the B, R1 is methyl, R2 is a long-chain organic molecular group, the A is any one of metal Ge, Sn, Pb, Cu, Mn, Sb and Bi, the B is any one of Cl, Br and I. The perovskite / polymer composite luminescent material which is made through the preparation method is high in luminescent intensity, high in luminescent color purity, excellent in light and thermal stability and excellent chemical resistant property and mechanical property, and lays the foundation for theory research and application of the perovskite / polymer composite luminescent material in high-performance photoluminescence devices, flexible display, lasers, nonlinear optical devices. The preparation method can obtain composite materials which can cover a whole visible region through luminescent wavelengths, and has wide application prospect in the fields of wide gamut light emitting diode (LED) and high performance displays and the like.

Disclosed are interfacially modified particulate and polymer composite material for use in injection molding processes, such as metal injection molding and additive process such as 3D printing. The composite material is uniquely adapted for powder metallurgy processes. Improved products are provided under process conditions through surface modified powders that are produced by extrusion, injection molding, additive processes such as 3D printing, Press and Sinter, or rapid prototyping.

Embodiments disclosed herein include a resin composition comprising two or more different kinds of thermosetting resins, wherein at least one of the two or more different kinds of the thermosetting resins is a multifunctional resin, and a core-shell particle having a core and a shell, wherein a composition of the core is different from a composition of the shell and the composition of the shell has a branched polymer structure comprising at least one main chain and at least one side chain, the main chain or the side chain containing at least one functional group that reacts with the thermosetting resin, a method of manufacturing the resin composition, and a composite comprising a reinforcing fiber and the resin composition.

A microwave-induced heating of CNT filled (or coated) polymer composites for enhancing inter-bead diffusive bonding of fused filament fabricated parts. The technique incorporates microwave absorbing nanomaterials (carbon nanotubes (CNTs)) onto the surface or throughout the volume of 3D printer polymer filament to increase the inter-bead bond strength following a post microwave irradiation treatment and / or in-situ focused microwave beam during printing. The overall strength of the final 3D printed part will be dramatically increased and the isotropic mechanical properties of fused filament part will approach or exceed conventionally manufactured counterparts.

Tungsten / polymer composites comprising tungsten powder, another metal powder having a high packing density, and organic binder have high density, good processibility and good malleability. Such composites are useful as lead replacements, particularly in the manufacture of shot.

Thermal interface compositions contain both non-electrically conductive micron-sized fillers and electrically conductive nanoparticles blended with a polymer matrix. Such compositions increase the bulk thermal conductivity of the polymer composites as well as decrease thermal interfacial resistances that exist between thermal interface materials and the corresponding mating surfaces. Such compositions are electrically non-conductive. Formulations containing nanoparticles also show less phase separation of micron-sized particles than formulations without nanoparticles.

Novel implantable tissue fixation methods and compositions are disclosed. Methods and compositions of tissue, fixed using polymeric and / or variable length crosslinks, and di- or polymercapto compounds are described. Also described are the methods and compositions wherein the tissue is fixed using biodegradable crosslinkers. Methods and compositions for making radio-opaque tissue are also described. Methods and compositions to obtain a degradable implantable tissue-synthetic biodegradable polymer composite are also described. Compositions and methods of incorporating substantially water-insoluble bioactive compounds in the implantable tissue are also disclosed. The use of membrane-like implantable tissue to make an implantable drug delivery patch are also disclosed. Also described are the compositions and methods to obtain a coated implantable tissue. Medical applications implantable tissue such as heart valve bioprosthesis, vascular grafts, meniscus implant, drug delivery patch are also disclosed.

A six degree of freedom force reflecting haptic interface includes three powered axes and three free axes, all of which are tracked so that the position of a user connection element in the work volume can be determined. The interface includes cable drives with polymer composite or metallic cables, automatic cable tensioning devices, and grounded actuator capstans. A nested hub and transfer drive provide a compact, weight balanced interface. User comfort and safety features are also provided.

A building article incorporating a biocidal agent, such as copper oxine, that inhibits the growth of mold, fungi, algae, mildew, bacteria, lichen, and other undesirable biological growth is provided. The biocidal agent can be a biocide, fungicide, germicide, insecticide, mildewcide, or the like. The biocidal agent can be interspersed throughout the matrix of the article; applied as a surface treatment to the article; or applied as a treatment to the fibers reinforcing the article. The building article can include tile backer boards, decks, soffits, trims, decking, fencing, roofing, cladding, sheathing, and other products. The building article can also include a variety of different composite materials such as cement, gypsum, wood, and wood / polymer composites.

A polymer composite composed of a polymerized mixture of functionalized carbon nanotubes and monomer which chemically reacts with the functionalized nanotubes. The carbon nanotubes are functionalized by reacting with oxidizing or other chemical media through chemical reactions or physical adsorption. The reacted surface carbons of the nanotubes are further functionalized with chemical moieties that react with the surface carbons and selected monomers. The functionalized nanotubes are first dispersed in an appropriate medium such as water, alcohol or a liquefied monomer and then the mixture is polymerized. The polymerization results in polymer chains of increasing weight bound to the surface carbons of the nanotubes. The composite may consists of some polymer chains imbedded in the composite without attachment to the nanotubes. The resulting composite yields superior chemical, physical and electrical properties over polymer composites that are only physically mixed and without binding to the surface carbons of the nanotubes.

A method for producing isolatable and dispersible graphene sheets, wherein the graphene sheets may be tailored to be soluble in aqueous, non-aqueous or semi-aqueous solutions. The water soluble graphene sheets may be used to produce a metal nanoparticle-graphene composite having a specific surface area that is 20 times greater than aggregated graphene sheets. Graphene sheets that are soluble in organic solvents may be used to make graphene-polymer composites.

A bone-repair composite includes a core and a sheath. The core is a first primary unit including a combination of a first set of yarns coated with a calcium phosphate mineral layer. The first set of yarns being made from a first group of one ore more polymers. The sheath is a second primary unit a combination of a second set of yarns or one or more polymer coatings. The second set of yarns being made from a second group of one or more polymers, wherein the composite is made by covering the core with the sheath, and the composite is compression molded to allow the sheath to bond to the core. The bone-repair composite has a bending modulus comparable to that of a mammalian bone, such that the ratio of the core to the sheath is provided to maximize the mechanical strength of the bone-repair composite to mimic the mammalian bone.

Lightweight, highly absorbent compositions including clay aerogels are suitable for use in the home as well as in industry and have particular suitability for use as animal litter. The compositions can further include components, for example as part of the mixture and / or as a coating on a surface of the clay aerogel component, that have properties, for example, that aid in malodor reduction, clumping, or the like, or combinations thereof. Also, clay aerogel polymer composites, formed from various types of clay and (co)polymers, which are relatively low density materials having myriad applications are disclosed. Numerous methods for preparing the clay aerogel polymer composites are disclosed.

A carbon nanotube / polymer composite is described. The carbon nanotube / polymer composite includes at least one polymer material layer and at least one carbon nanotube / polymer composite layer. The carbon nanotube / polymer layer includes a polymer material and a plurality of carbon nanotubes embedded in the polymer material, wherein the carbon nanotube / polymer layer includes a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to the top surface, at least one of the top surface and bottom surface contacts with the adjacent polymer material layer, and the carbon nanotubes respectively contact at least one respective adjacent carbon nanotube to thereby yield a network of contacting carbon nanotubes.

A cutting mechanism includes electrodes that are utilized to cut or score a non-conductive outer material of a filament or sheet. The electrodes contact a conductive reinforcing material of the filament or sheet to complete an electric circuit. Electric current flows through and heats the conductive material to oxidize or otherwise separate / cut the conductive material and any remaining non-conductive material.

The present invention is directed to methods of functionalizing carbon nanotubes (CNTs), particularly single-wall carbon nanotubes (SWNTs), with organosilane species, wherein such functionalization enables fabrication of advanced polymer composites. The present invention is also directed toward the functionalized CNTs, advanced CNT-polymer composites made with such functionalized CNTs, and methods of making such advanced CNT-polymer composites.

Disclosed is a novel polymeric composite including a nanoparticle filler and method for the production thereof. More particularly, the present invention provides a novel halloysite nanoparticle filler which has the generally cylindrical or tubular (e.g. rolled scroll-like shape), in which the mean outer diameter of the filler particle is typically less than about 500 nm. The filler is effectively employed in a polymer composite in which the advantages of the tubular nanoparticle filler are provided (e.g., reinforcement, flame retardant, chemical agent elution, etc.) with improved or equivalent mechanical performance of the composite (e.g., strength and ductility).

Metal-coated polymer articles containing structural substantially porosity-free, fine-grained and / or amorphous metallic coatings / layers optionally containing solid particulates dispersed therein on polymer substrates, are disclosed. The substantially porosity-free metallic coatings / layers / patches are applied to polymer or polymer composite substrates to provide, enhance or restore vacuum / pressure integrity and fluid sealing functions. Due to the excellent adhesion between the metallic coating and the polymer article satisfactory thermal cycling performance is achieved. The invention can also be employed as a repair / refurbishment technique. The fine-grained and / or amorphous metallic coatings are particularly suited for strong and lightweight articles, precision molds, sporting goods, aerospace and automotive parts and other components exposed to thermal cycling and stress created by erosion and impact damage.

The invention discloses a preparation method of polytetrafluoroethylene superfine fiber porous membrane. In the method, high concentration polytetrafluoroethylene aqueous emulsion is mixed with matrix polymer uniformly to prepare spinning solution. With the effect of high voltage electric field, polytetrafluoroethylene / matrix polymer composite superfine fiber porous membrane with the diameter of 100 nm to 2 [mu]m is obtained by electrostatic spinning, and then polytetrafluoroethylene superfine fiber porous membrane is formed at the conditions of sintering temperature being 330 to 500 DEG C and the sintering time lasting 30s to 5min so that the aperture diameter is 100 nm to 10 [mu]m and the porosity is 50% to 80%. The polytetrafluoroethylene superfine fiber porous membrane prepared by using the method has uniform aperture diameter and high porosity, and can be widely applied to filter material. Compared with the existing technology, the preparation method has the characteristics of simple processing technology, short process and low cost.

A method of forming a drug / polymer composite material is carried out by combining a drug material with a polymer material under pressure in the presence of a compressed gas solvent (e.g., carbon dioxide) to form the drug / polymer composite material. Drug / polymer composite materials and shaped articles (e.g., subcutaneous drug depots) which may be produced by a process are also described, along with methods of use thereof.

A method of producing polymer / nanotube composites where the density and position of the nanotubes (11) within the composite ca be controlled. Carbon nanotubes (11) are grown from organometallic micropatterns. These periodic nanotube arrays are then incorporated into a polymer matrix (7) by deposing a curable polymer film on the as-grown tubes. This controlled method of producing free-standing nanotube / polymer composite films may be used to form nanosensor (3) which provide information regarding a physical condition of a material (20), such as an airplane chassis or wing, in contact with the nanosensor (3).

Thermal interface compositions contain nanoparticles blended with a polymer matrix. Such compositions increase the bulk thermal conductivity of the polymer composites as well as decrease thermal interfacial resistances that exist between thermal interface materials and the corresponding mating surfaces. Formulations containing nanoparticles also show less phase separation of micron-sized particles than formulations without nanoparticles.

A geopolymer composite ultra high performance concrete (GUHPC), and methods of making the same, are provided herein, the GUHPC comprising: (a) a binder comprising one or more selected from the group consisting of reactive aluminosilicate and reactive alkali-earth aluminosilicate; (b) an alkali activator comprising an aqueous solution of metal hydroxide and metal silicate; and (c) one or more aggregate.

The invention discloses a porous graphene / polymer composite structure, and a preparation method and application thereof. The composite structure mainly comprises a compound formed by porous graphene and more than one polymer and / or polymer monomer. The preparation method comprises the following steps of: compounding polymers and / or polymer monomers with porous graphene to form a target product, wherein the compounding manner comprises single-screw / double-screw fusing processing, injection molding, blow molding, melt spinning, solution spinning, electrostatic spinning, electrostatic spraying, powder metallurgy, liquid mixing or high speed mechanical stirring dispersion. The invention is simple in process, wide in source of raw materials, easy to implement in large scale, low in cost, safe, environment-friendly and free from toxic and harmful wastes, and the product obtained is excellent in thermal and electric properties, and has wide application prospect in the fields of heat conduction, radiation, electric conduction, anti-static electricity, electromagnetic shielding and the like.

The invention relates to derivatized, well-dispersed CNTs that have enhanced miscibility with organic agents. Composite materials may be made using such CNTs. The composite materials, in turn, may be used in optical and electronic applications.

Graphite nanoplatelets of expanded graphite and polymer composites produced therefrom are described. The graphite is expanded from an intercalated graphite by microwaves or radiofrequency waves in the presence of a gaseous atmosphere. The composites have barrier and / or conductive properties due to the expanded graphite.