Patent ID: 8075821
Filing Date: 2011-12-13
Classification: B22F,B82Y,C04B,C08J,C08K,C22C,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method for forming a composite having nanofibers uniformly dispersed in a metal, polymer or ceramic matrix, comprising: mixing the nanofibers with a metallic, polymeric or ceramic material to form a mixture; and uniformly dispersing the nanofibers in the material via deformation of the metal, polymer or ceramic matrix by application of mechanical energy to the material; wherein the uniformly dispersing of the nanofibers comprises: adding balls to the mixture; moving the balls to cause the balls to give an impact to the metallic, polymeric or ceramic material and the nanofibers; and causing elastic deformation or plastic deformation of the metallic, polymeric or ceramic matrix so as to allow the nanofibers to infiltrate the metal, polymer or ceramic matrix.