Novel Multifunctional Hierarchical Composite Aerostructures with Enhanced Fracture Toughness and Bulk Conductivity

Abstract

This is a technical report on the work performed at Ulster University, Northern Ireland, UK under the award no. FA9550-17-1-0042 P00005 during the time period 2017-10-01 to 2021-09-30. It is intentionally brief and only covers short descriptions of the work performed that has resulted in publications. The journal publications are appended to this report. The work is focused on the development of novel nano-engineered hierarchical carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites with increased through-thickness fracture toughness and electrical conductivity, while preserving the in-plane mechanical properties. The strategy that was explored involved the growth of graphene nanoflakes (GNFs) directly on carbon fibers in a radial fashion.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 06, 2021
Accession Number
AD1158006

Entities

People

  • Pagona Papakonstantinou

Organizations

  • Ulster University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer
  • Carbon Fibers
  • Carbon Nanotubes
  • Composite Materials
  • Electrical Conductivity
  • Energy Storage
  • Fiber Reinforced Polymers
  • Fibers
  • Graphene
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Polymer Matrix Composites
  • Storage
  • Tensile Strength

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP).
  • Nanoscale Plasmonic Nanotechnology
  • Reinforced Composite Materials

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics