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Durable Hydrophobic Coatings for Corrosion Protection of Metallic Materials

Koene B.E., Martin R., Goff A., Hay J., Luna Innovations, US

Luna has developed an exceptionally durable, transparent, fluid resistant coating for corrosion mitigation on selected metals and alloys. There have been many recent research and commercial efforts in the area of superhydrophobic or water repellent [...]

Properties of Multifunctional Hybrid Carbon Nanotube/ Carbon Fiber Polymer Matrix Composites

Cano R.J., Kang J.H., Grimsley B.W., Ratcliffe J.G., Siochi E.J., NASA Langley Research Center, US

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been studied extensively since their discovery and demonstrated at the nanoscale to have superior mechanical, electrical and thermal properties in comparison to micro and macro scale properties of conventional engineering materials. [...]

Thermoelectric Properties of nano structured Fe-Al Alloys

Putatunda S.K., Wayne State University, US

Abstract: Thermoelectric properties of Nano structured Fe-Al Alloys. Susil k Putatunda and Shashank Nellikuppam. Wayne State University, Thermoelectric materials have emerged as very important engineering materials in recent years because of their ability to convert [...]

The Unbeatable Beet: The Power Of Microcellulosic Fibers Unraveled

Nolles R., Staps F., Cosun Biobased Products, US

ABSTRACT (max. 500 words) Introduction: biorefining at Royal Cosun Royal Cosun is committed to the biobased economy. We feel that biorefining is the way forward and therefore Royal Cosun decided to invest in an integrated [...]

Demonstrating the Safety of Cellulose Nanomaterials – high performance bio-based materials

Shatkin J., Ong K., Ede J., Vireo Advisors, LLC, US

There is significant interest in the commercialization of cellulose nanomaterials (CN) in a breadth of application categories from packaging & construction materials to transportation, food, electronics and consumer products. Each application triggers regulatory requirements, from [...]

Release of Carbon Nanotubes from Nano-polymer Composites during Environmental Aging

Sahle-Demessie E., Han C., Zhao A., Wang J., Grecsek H., U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, US

Over the past two decades there has been a significant increase in commercial products incorporating engineered nanomaterials (ENM) that are now are used in electronic, cosmetics, automotive and medical products and in environmental applications. Although [...]

Aluminum Alloy: Nano Alumina Metal Matrix Composites Produced in an Innovative Way

Sommer A., Harrigan B., Curreli M., Gamma Technology LLC, US

Use of a proprietary process, patent applied for, enables us to implant individual nano alumina spheres into alminum alloy matrices via conventional powder metallurgy processing. No ball milling or other attrition process is required to [...]

Development of surface chemical approaches for detection and characterization of multi-walled carbon nanotubes dispersed in a polymer composite

Gorham J.M., Osborn W.A., Woodcock J.W., Scott K.C.K., Heddleston J.M., Hight Walker A.R., Gilman J.W., NIST, US

Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) and other carbon nanofillers are used in different applications to enhance the materials and electrical properties of consumer products as polymer composites. As a result, concern has arisen regarding the potential [...]

Dielectric properties and charge storage optimization in poly(vinylidene fluoride) polymer matrix hybrid nanocomposites with BaTiO3 and multi-walled carbon nanotubes

Jin Y., Gerhardt R.A., Georgia Institute of Technology, US

Poly(vinylidene fluoride)(PVDF) matrix hybrid nanocomposites featuring ferroelectric barium titanate nanoparticles and multi-walled carbon nanotubes(MWCNT) embedded in the polymer were fabricated by miscible-immiscible coagulation method followed by hot pressing [1]. The SEM images showed good distribution [...]

Effect of Graphitic Filler Characteristics on the Percolation Behavior and Electrical Conductivity of Segregated Network Polymer Composites

Prystaj L., Lucas E.A., Alston K., Gerhardt R.A., Georgia Institute of Technology, US

Polymer composites can be used for applications such as electromagnetic shielding devices, self-regulating heaters, over temperature protection structures, temperature sensors, devices that can control and regulate the flow of electrical current as well as antistatic [...]