Welding of 3D-printed carbon nanotube–polymer composites by locally induced microwave heating

Abstract

RF heating of carbon nanotubes enables local welding and increased strength between 3D-printed thermoplastic layers.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Jun 02, 2017
Source ID
10.1126/sciadv.1700262

Entities

People

  • Aaron G. Moran
  • Blake A. Lackey
  • Blake R. Teipel
  • Charles B Sweeney
  • Martin J Pospisil
  • Micah J Green
  • Mohammad A Saed
  • Thomas C Achee
  • Victoria K Hicks

Organizations

  • Army Research Office
  • Division of Civil, Mechanical & Manufacturing Innovation
  • Texas Tech University

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Plasma Physics.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials