Science and Engineering of Carbon Foams
Abstract
Research groups at three different universities have worked to develop fundamental, detailed models of thermal and mechanical behavior of carbon foams, and studied surface modification techniques to enable transition of the foam into several aerospace applications. The research team developed a numerical model to predict thermal conductivity, and have identified, by experimentation, reliable techniques to determine the thermal conductivity of carbon foams. The team developed a micromechanics model that includes the effects of cell edges (struts) on the elastic properties of carbon foams; and studied the influence of foam cell size and shape on the macroscopic mechanical behavior of carbon foams using the Voronoi tessellation technique. Team members have also developed surface modification techniques for environmental stability and interface enhancement. The experimental work included enhancement of surface wettability, adhesion, bond control, and coatings for extreme applications.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 17, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA452144
Entities
People
- M. K. Alam
- Sharmila Mukhopadhyay
- Xin-lin Gao
Organizations
- Ohio University