Papers:
Hybrid Processing Method for Fabrication of 3D Layered Nanocomposite Materials
Southwest Research Institute and Exothermics Inc. have been developing a hybrid processing method to fabricate macroscaled, layered nanocomposite materials that mimic the structure of nacre. Current research in the biomimetic field is pointing towards importance [...]
A Mechanical Metamaterial with Extreme Stiffness and Strength
The significant performance of modern aerospace vehicles, deep-sea submersibles, high fuel efficiency automobiles, sports equipment, space telescopes, and a wide variety of other lightweighting applications, require that shape control be maintained under significant stress while [...]
A nanocrystalline materials production technique for simultaneously improving several properties
The concept of nanocrystalline metallic materials was put forward by Prof. Gleiter in 1980s [1]. From then on, nanocrystlline metallic materials have been extensively studied by the scientists all over the world [2]. The first [...]
Surface Treatment of Kevlar® Polyaramid Fibers with Imidazolium Dicationic-based Ionic Liquids
Polyaramid fibers (Kevlar) can be used to strengthen materials due to their high tensile strength-to-weight ratio and high thermal stability. These properties of Kevlar fibers can be attributed to the intermolecular hydrogen bonds between the [...]
Two routes for cobalt doping in ZnO nanostructures
Two routes for cobalt doping in ZnO nanostructures Controlled growth of ZnO nanorods on various substrates is of great importance in photonic and electronic devices. Also of interest is increasing the optical activity of zinc [...]
Fire Resistant, 2nd Generation Resorcinol, PEEK™-Like Phthalonitrile Composites For Advanced Applications
A new oligomeric 2nd generation resorcinol, PEEK™-like phthalonitrile resin has been developed via a cost-effective methods and is being transitioned to an industrial scale. The phthalonitrile monomer used to prepare composite components exhibits viscosities much [...]
Using Neutrons to Probe the Electromechanical Response Mechanism of Ionic Block Copolymers
Dugger J.W., Chen M., Long T.E., Fu Y., Kumar R., Lokitz B.S., Browning J.F., Oak Ridge National Lab, US
One of the rapidly developing frontiers in research and engineering applications is focused on the rational design of materials that have targeted functionalities and tunable responses to external stimuli. Such materials stand to revolutionize how [...]
Advancements in Nanofiber Technology
Revolution Fibres Ltd is a global leader in nanofibre production and the creation of advanced textile products. Revolution Fibres has commercialized and manufactures products with various clients in the areas of filtration, skin health, composites, [...]
Techno-economic modeling for evaluating and directing new technology development
Techno-economic modeling (TEM) is a valuable tool for connecting R&D, engineering, and business. By linking process parameters to financial metrics, businesses can better understand the factors affecting the profitability of their projects. TEM is useful [...]
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 1, Advanced Materials: TechConnect Briefs 2017
Published: May 14, 2017
Industry sector: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
Topic: Advanced Materials for Engineering Applications
ISBN: 978-0-9975117-8-9