CPC B82B 1/00 (2013.01) [B01J 21/04 (2013.01); B01J 23/745 (2013.01); B82Y 30/00 (2013.01); B82Y 40/00 (2013.01); C01B 32/158 (2017.08); C01B 32/16 (2017.08); C01B 32/162 (2017.08); C01B 32/164 (2017.08); C01B 32/18 (2017.08); D01F 9/127 (2013.01); D01F 9/133 (2013.01); D06M 11/74 (2013.01); D06M 23/08 (2013.01); C01B 2202/08 (2013.01); Y02P 20/582 (2015.11); Y02P 20/584 (2015.11); Y10S 977/742 (2013.01); Y10S 977/843 (2013.01)] | 10 Claims |
1. A method of forming a composite, comprising:
applying a mechanical force to a plurality of nano structures arranged in a pattern on a surface of a substrate such that orientations of the nanostructures are changed from a first orientation in which long axes of the nanostructures are not substantially parallel to the surface of the substrate to a second orientation in which the long axes of the nanostructures are substantially parallel to the surface of the substrate;
exposing the plurality of nanostructures to a support material such that the support material enters spaces between the nanostructures; and
hardening the support material to form the composite;
wherein the exposing step occurs while the nanostructures remain in contact with the substrate.
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