Space-Ready Polymer Nanocomposites

Abstract

In this project, polymer nanocomposites based upon carbon nanofibers (CNFs) were investigated for aerospace applications. These nanocomposite materials are likely to enhance or enable diverse military and civilian aerospace capabilities. These include significant improvements for materials with tailored coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), radar signature reduction coatings, static charge mitigation, compliant electrical conductors (e.g., for solar cell contacts), and structural materials property enhancement. In addition, potential spin-offs to the automotive industry (CTE-matched body components) and electronics (CTE-matched composites, static charge mitigation, electromagnetic interference reduction) were identified.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA396340

Entities

People

  • Choongyong Kwag
  • D. G. Glasgow
  • Elliot B. Kennel

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aging (Materials)
  • Carbon Nanotubes
  • Composite Material Fabrication
  • Composite Materials
  • Fiber Reinforced Composites
  • Fullerenes
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Nanocomposites
  • Polymer Matrix Composites
  • Polymer-Matrix Nanocomposites

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Reinforced Composite Materials

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Microelectronics
  • Space