Patent for the Smart Super-Material That Blocks Heat and Boosts Signals

Randall Erb

MIE Professor Randall Erb was awarded a patent for “Thermally conductive boron nitride films and multilayered composites containing them.”


Abstract Source: USPTO

Composite multilayered material compositions are provided which contain one or more hexagonal boron nitride (hBN)-containing layers, together with layers comprising optional polymeric binders, glass fibers, magneto-ceramic materials, and a super-hydrophobic outer coating. Methods are provided for making the composite materials and products containing them. The composite materials are useful for making radomes and other coverings for electronic components and equipment.

Related Faculty: Randall Erb

Related Departments:Mechanical & Industrial Engineering