Nanofiber-nanowire composite and fabrication method thereof
US9309405B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2913
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Example embodiments are directed to a nanofiber-nanowire composite includes a polymer nanofiber; and a plurality of nanowires of a metal oxide extending from inside to outside of the polymer nanofiber and covering the polymer nanofiber. According to example embodiments, a method of fabricating a nanofiber-nanowire composite includes forming a nanofiber including a metal seed; and growing nanowires of a metal oxide from the metal seed to the outside of the nanofiber.
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