Papers:
Lightning Strike Protection and Electromagnetic Interference Shielding for Composite Structures using Metallic Nanofilms
Carbon fiber composites are very much imperative to future-generation aircraft structures. However, lightning strike protection and electromagnetic interference are the main concerns of today’s aerospace industries. Carbon fibers have very good mechanical properties with the [...]
Exploring the Interface: Improving the Mechanical Properties of Silicon Nitride Fibre – Polymer Composites
Hayward M., Johnston J., Dougherty T., deSilva K., Victoria University of Wellington, Nuenz Limited, NZ and NZ Product Accelerator, NZ
Interfacial interactions between a fibre reinforcement and a polymer matrix are a fundamental contributor towards the mechanical, thermal and electrical properties of fibre-polymer composites. Strong adhesion at the phase boundary facilitates efficient property transfer between [...]
Polyurethane Nanocomposite for Fireproof Applications to reduce toxic gases
Rigid polyurethane foams have a wide range of applications such as insulation, packaging, among others, due to their excellent properties. However, as most organic materials are moderately flammable and the flame propagation is very fast; [...]
Effect of nucleating agents on magnetic properties and relaxation in magnetite-based glass-ceramics prepared by controlled crystallization of borosilicate glasses
Sandu V., Cimpoiasu E., Greculeasa S., Kuncser A., Kuncser V., Nicolescu M.S., Kuncser A., Kuncser V., U.S. Naval Academy, US
We investigated the specific magnetic structure and magnetic relaxation phenomena in magnetite nano-entities grown in a glassy matrix by controlled crystallization of Fe-containing borosilicate and boroaluminosilicate glasses in the presence of two types of nucleating [...]
Novel Structure, Properties, and Synthesis of Refractory Carbides
Dyatkin B., Laskoski M., Rock B.Y., Qadri S., Kolel-Veetil M., Keller T.M., Gamache R.M., U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, US
Ultra-high temperature ceramics (UHTCs) and refractory carbides with high hardness and oxidation resistance demonstrate significant promise in armor and hypersonic engine applications. However, to date, they have been too brittle and expensive to widely implement [...]
Effect of CNT Morphology and Alignment on the Interfacial and the Elastic Properties of Nanocomposites
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are typically curved, agglomerated and aggregated as a result of van der Waal interactions and electrostatic forces. It has been proven experimentally that CNT morphology and alignment affect the mechanical, electrical, and [...]
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 1, Advanced Materials: TechConnect Briefs 2017
Published: May 14, 2017
Industry sector: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
Topics: Advanced Materials for Engineering Applications, Composite Materials
ISBN: 978-0-9975117-8-9