Nano-Particle Control of Void Formation and Expansion in Polymeric and Composite Systems

Abstract

The research focused on carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composites with varying dispersions of montmorillonite and nanoprosity, processed with either prepreg or Vacuum Resin Transfer Mold (VARTM) technologies. The most significant advancements and conclusions in this final report include interlayer modification of composites at the nanoscale and characterization of the interlayer behaviour of nanoparticles and nanoporous composites, as well as VARTM processing of nanoclay filled composites.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA452054

Entities

People

  • James C. Seferis

Organizations

  • University of Washington

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemistry
  • Composite Material Fabrication
  • Composite Materials
  • Epoxy Composites
  • Fiber Reinforced Composites
  • Fiber Reinforced Polymers
  • Laminates
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Nanocomposites
  • Plastics
  • Reinforced Plastics
  • Resins

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Reinforced Composite Materials

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology