Carbon Nanotube-Based Composites for Future Air Force and Aerospace Systems

Abstract

Nanotubes have been targeted for potential applications ranging from the next generation of computers and flat-panel displays to structural and functional materials. In addition to their well-known stiffness (> 1 TPa) and strength (-30 GPa) properties, carbon nanotubes also possess exceptionally high electrical and thermal conductivities, with the axial thermal conductivity near that of crystalline diamond. The unique mechanical and physical properties of nanotubes offer tremendous opportunity for the development of multijunctional composites. Under this research program an integrated effort to processing. characterization, and analysis/modeling of nanotube-based composites was undertaken. Through this research work a fundamental understanding of the processing/structure/property relations in carbon nanotube- reinforced composites has evolved. Ultimately, the establishment of these basic relationships will enable the nanoscale design of nanotube-reinforced materials for Air Force and aerospace systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA448421

Entities

People

  • Erik T Thostenson
  • Tsu-wei Chou

Organizations

  • University of Delaware

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  • Carbon Nanotubes
  • Ceramic Matrix Composites
  • Chemical Vapor Deposition
  • Composite Materials
  • Elastic Properties
  • Electron Microscopy
  • Materials
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  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Micromechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Polymer Matrix Composites
  • Silicon Carbide

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  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Reinforced Composite Materials

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