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Thermal interface material (TIM) with carbon nanotubes (CNT) and low thermal impedance

US7186020B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 2004
Grant dateMar 6, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/955
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

According to embodiments of the present invention, a very thin thermal interface material (TIM) is developed, which is composed of carbon nanotubes, silicon thermal grease, and chloroform. The carbon nanotubes and chloroform comprise the filler and the silicone thermal grease comprises the matrix.

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