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All-carbon composite

Revolutionary all-carbon composite technology platform based on sp²–sp³ chemical bonding. Using nanodiamond surface graphitization as "brazing material," achieves chemical bonding between diamond (sp³) and graphite/carbon fiber (sp²), building a 3D all-carbon network structure. Extensible to thermal management, solid-state batteries, superconducting materials, and other frontier fields.

Core technical features

Core technology
sp²–sp³ chemical bonding
Thermal performance
500–1000+ W/m·K
Flexibility potential
Carbon fiber base bendable
Application prospect
5–10 year strategic reserve

sp²–sp³ core technology principle

Breaking through physical contact limits of traditional material interfaces; achieving atomic-level connection between carbon materials through chemical bonding

Interface bonding
Diamond-Cu (Cu-based)Physical wetting / mechanical interlock
Diamond-SiC (SiC-based)Reaction-sintered layer (brittle)
ToSpike All-Carbon (sp²–sp³)Atomic-level covalent bonding (strong & tough)
Technical ValueAddresses delamination risk under long-term thermal cycling
Phonon transport efficiency
Diamond-Cu (Cu-based)40%-60% (electron-dominated)
Diamond-SiC (SiC-based)60%-75%
ToSpike All-Carbon (sp²–sp³)> 90% (homogeneous phonon coupling)
Technical ValueBreaks through heterogeneous interface thermal resistance
Thermal conductivity (TC)
Diamond-Cu (Cu-based)450–600 W/m·K
Diamond-SiC (SiC-based)500–700 W/m·K
ToSpike All-Carbon (sp²–sp³)500–1000+ W/m·K
Technical ValueMeets next-gen AI chip thermal limits
Density (g/cm³)
Diamond-Cu (Cu-based)6 (heavy)
Diamond-SiC (SiC-based)~3.2 (medium)
ToSpike All-Carbon (sp²–sp³)2.5 (ultra-light)
Technical ValueUp to 70% weight reduction; suitable for aerospace / mobile
Thermomechanical reliability
Diamond-Cu (Cu-based)Prone to permanent deformation
Diamond-SiC (SiC-based)Prone to brittle fracture
ToSpike All-Carbon (sp²–sp³)High modulus + tough skeleton
Technical ValueStable under extreme vibration / thermal shock
Secondary processing
Diamond-Cu (Cu-based)Easy to machine but polluting
Diamond-SiC (SiC-based)Very difficult; precision superhard machining required
ToSpike All-Carbon (sp²–sp³)Good; supports complex shape forming
Technical ValueReduces overall manufacturing cost of end components
Thermal expansion match
Diamond-Cu (Cu-based)Poor (metal-driven)
Diamond-SiC (SiC-based)Good (ceramic-driven)
ToSpike All-Carbon (sp²–sp³)Excellent (programmable tuning)
Technical ValueProtects expensive chips from thermal stress damage
Functional extensibility
Diamond-Cu (Cu-based)Thermal conduction only
Diamond-SiC (SiC-based)Thermal + electrical insulation
ToSpike All-Carbon (sp²–sp³)Thermal + electrochemical activity
Technical ValueTech premium: structure–function integrated component

Data based on ToSpike lab testing and industry patent comparison; parameters may be customized per application.

Technical breakthroughs

Nanodiamond surface graphitization

Under inert or reducing atmosphere, nanodiamond surface (1–3 nm shell) can undergo graphitization, forming a thin graphitized "soft shell." This shell has sp² hybridization, enabling covalent bonding with sp² structures of other carbon materials.

Chemical bonding mechanism

sp² carbon atoms in the graphitized shell undergo carbon atom diffusion and rearrangement with graphene, carbon fiber, carbon nanotubes and other sp² carbon materials at high temperature, forming C–C covalent bonds for atomic-level chemical bonding between diamond and carbon materials.

3D network construction

Through rational design of diamond particle and sp² carbon material ratio and spatial distribution, builds interconnected sp²–sp³ 3D carbon network structure, combining diamond's high hardness and thermal conductivity with graphite/carbon fiber's electrical conductivity and flexibility.

Key advantages

All-carbon system

No metallic phase; avoids metal thermal expansion mismatch, electrochemical corrosion. Lightweight, high strength, excellent chemical stability.

Chemical bonding

C–C covalent bonding; interface bonding strength far exceeds physical contact or weak van der Waals. Continuous thermal and electrical conduction channels; no interface thermal/electrical resistance.

Tunable performance

By adjusting diamond particle size, content, sp² material type (graphene, carbon fiber, nanotubes), thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity, and mechanical properties can be flexibly customized.

Multifunctional platform

Same technical principle extensible to multiple fields: high thermal conductivity materials, solid-state battery anodes, particle electrodes, superconducting materials; broad application prospects.

Application prospects

Multi-domain application potential based on sp²–sp³ platform technology

Thermal management & energy storage

All-carbon composites have broad application space in high thermal conductivity heat sinks, flexible thermal pads, and solid-state battery anode materials. sp²–sp³ structure provides excellent thermal conduction while meeting porous structure and conductivity requirements for energy storage materials.

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Environment & frontier research

As an environmentally friendly material, all-carbon composites can be used for water treatment particle electrodes and electrocatalytic applications. More frontier: high-pressure-induced internal stress may achieve high conductivity or even superconductivity, providing a new material platform for frontier research.

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Preparation process

1

Nanodiamond surface graphitization

Heat nanodiamond in inert atmosphere or vacuum to a certain temperature; control time so surface of specific thickness undergoes graphitization to form graphitized shell. Core retains diamond structure.

2

sp² carbon material mixing

Mix graphitized nanodiamond with graphene sheets, carbon fiber, carbon nanotubes and other sp² carbon materials at design ratio. Can use solution dispersion, mechanical mixing, or layer-by-layer assembly for uniform distribution.

  • Graphene approach: for rigid high thermal conductivity materials
  • Carbon fiber approach: for flexible thermal pads
  • Porous carbon approach: with pore-forming agent for solid-state batteries
3

High-temperature pressure sintering

In vacuum or inert atmosphere hot-press furnace, heat to specific temperature, apply pressure, hold. Graphitized shell and sp² carbon materials undergo carbon atom diffusion, forming C–C covalent bonds.

4

Cooling and post-processing

Control cool to room temperature to obtain sp²–sp³ interconnected all-carbon composite. Can perform cutting, polishing, pore formation, functionalization per application. For solid-state battery, further etch pore-forming agent to form porous structure.

Related patent technology

Complete intellectual property protection and technology reserve

Invention patent

A high thermal conductivity composite based on diamond in-situ low-temperature graphitization bonding and its preparation method and application

Describes in detail nanodiamond surface graphitization, mixing with graphene/carbon fiber, high-temperature pressure sintering. Covers various embodiments for thermal management material applications.

Application No.: 202610187731.4
Invention patent

A 3D sp² carbon skeleton reinforced flexible composite based on diamond low-temperature catalytic bonding and its preparation method

Uses diamond's low-temperature catalytic effect to achieve 3D covalent bonding of sp² carbon network below traditional graphitization temperature; resulting flexible composite achieves breakthrough in electrical/thermal conductivity and mechanical reinforcement efficiency.

Application No.: 202610187714.0
Invention patent

A high-modulus porous carbon host material and its preparation method and application

Specifically for solid-state battery anode applications; porous sp²–sp³ structure design including pore-forming agent selection, porosity control, electrochemical performance optimization.

Application No.: 202610187716.X
Invention patent

An integrated partitioned functionalized skeleton structure, all-solid-state battery and their preparation methods

Integrated all-solid-state battery design based on sp²–sp³ skeleton; achieves integrated co-sintering of cathode, anode, separator; significantly simplifies process.

Application No.: 202610187730.X
Core patent · Invention patent

An sp²–sp³ interconnected all-carbon composite with chemically bonded endogenous stress and its preparation method and application

Focuses on internal stress structure formed under high pressure and possible superconducting properties. Covers high-end functional materials and frontier research.

Application No.: 202610187717.4

Strategic value & investment potential

5–10 year technology reserve; multi-domain application prospects

Technology barriers

  • Controlled nanodiamond surface graphitization; precise graphitization layer thickness control
  • sp²–sp³ chemical bonding mechanism; atomic-level interface connection
  • High-temperature high-pressure sintering process optimization; structural stability
  • Complete patent protection system; covers process and applications

Market prospects

  • High-end thermal management: AI chip heat dissipation market growing rapidly; strong demand for high thermal conductivity materials
  • Solid-state batteries: Global energy storage and EV market explosion; solid-state battery is future direction
  • Superconducting materials: Room-temperature superconductivity is materials science holy grail; potentially disruptive applications
  • Platform technology: One core technology derives multiple product lines; huge investment return potential

Cooperation model

We welcome various forms of cooperation with industrial capital, research institutions, and application enterprises. Can provide technology licensing, joint R&D, custom development; jointly promote industrialization of all-carbon composite technology.