Balakrishnan S. – TechConnect Briefs

Chemically Functionalized Clay Epoxy Nanocomposites for Aerospace Applications

Balakrishnan S., Raghavan D., Howard University, US

Reinforcement of polymeric resin with nanoclay platelets has resulted in lightweight materials with enhanced mechanical and thermal properties. The selection of clay as reinforcing material is extremely appealing because of cost, high thermal inertness, and [...]

Next Generation Aerospace Composites Through Nanotechnology

Yebassa D., Balakrishnan S., Raghavan D., Howard University, US

Polymeric nanocomposites are a relatively new class of materials obtained by dispersing inorganic layered silicates in polymer matrix. Generally well-dispersed exfoliated morphology of clay platelets in nanocomposite is sought with the expectation that this would [...]

Optimizing Processing Conditions to Influence the Morphology of Nanocomposite

Raghavan D., Balakrishnan S., Gebrekristios Y., Howard University, US

In recent years, the area of nanocomposites has received considerable attention with the expectation that nanotechnology can lead to lighter, better materials for engineering applications. For example, the attractiveness of polymer-clay nanocomposites resides in the [...]