| abstract |
The present invention provides a reinforced composite material comprising one or more of the following: carbon fiber-based reinforcement; glass fiber-based reinforcement; or metal-based reinforcement; or ceramic-based reinforcement; carbon composite material; wherein the carbon composite material comprises carbon and a binder comprising one or more of: silica; silicon; boron; boron trioxide; a metal; or a metal alloy; and wherein the metal is One or more of the following: aluminum; copper; titanium; nickel; tungsten; chromium; iron; manganese; zirconium; hafnium; vanadium; niobium; molybdenum; tin; bismuth; antimony; lead; cadmium; or selenium. |