Nanotribological and Nanomechanical Testing Equipment Multifunctional Nanocomposites for Air and Space Tribology

Abstract

Hierarchical Polymer Nanocomposites have great potential for solving tribological challenges associated with vehicles and equipment used in space. The ability to tailor composite properties at several length scales is leading to materials with unprecedented low ear rates and coefficients of friction combined with environmental insensitivity. To optimize properties, a fundamental understanding of the mechanisms operating at each length scale is required.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 30, 2008
Accession Number
AD1037208

Entities

People

  • Linda S. Schadler

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Coefficients
  • Composite Materials
  • Friction
  • Materials
  • Nanocomposites
  • Polymer-Matrix Nanocomposites
  • Tribology

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Educational Psychology
  • Nanoscale Plasmonic Nanotechnology
  • Tribology (the study of the boundary interaction between sliding surfaces, lubrication, wear and friction).

Technology Areas

  • Space