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(57) Abstract: A carbon-carbon composite material is produced by preparing an open-cell carbon foam preform and densifying the preform with a carbonaceous material. The open cell carbon foam preform may be oxygen stabilized prior to carbonization and densified by CVD, HIP, PIC, VPI, pitch and resin injection methods, or a combination thereof. The carbon-carbon composite can be heat treated to provide a thermal management material, a structural material, or a friction material for use in a brake or clutch mechanism. |