A Brief Review of Nanomaterials for Aerospace Applications: Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Polymer Composites

Abstract

This report identifies some of the technical challenges and key research efforts in the area of nanomaterial composites for use in aerospace applications. Specifically, this report focuses on carbon nanotube-reinforced polymers. Also included are brief lists of US government-led or -sponsored research and research programs, useful publications and other reference materials, and contact information for those individuals who have made significant and continued contributions to this field.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2006
Accession Number
AD1106876

Entities

People

  • Mark D. Taczak

Organizations

  • MITRE Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Carbon Nanotube Composites
  • Carbon Nanotubes
  • Composite Materials
  • Fibers
  • Fullerenes
  • Manufacturing
  • Mass Production
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Military Research
  • Nanocomposites
  • Nanomaterials
  • Nanoparticles
  • Nanotechnology
  • Polymer Matrix Composites
  • Tensile Strength

Readers

  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Space