Composite materials containing non-impregnated cell-type carbon nanostructures

Abstract

This invention provides a novel classification of composite material incorporating unimpregnated cell-type carbon having a template-type cavity morphological structure. [Solution] A composite material comprising a binder and nanostructured carbon, wherein the binder comprises one or more polymer-based, metallic-based, ceramic-based, or pyrolysis-carbon-based binders, and the nanostructured carbon comprises a cellular structure. The cellular structure comprises one or more cell walls and one or more cavities having structural parts formed by a template. Each cavity is substantially surrounded by the one or more cell walls and is substantially not impregnated with liquid or solid.

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