Next Generation Structural Composite Using Surface Grown Carbon Nanotubes

Abstract

The goal of the project was to develop the next generation of structural composites with enhanced impact ]resistance capabilities over the current technology using carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and to understand the basic science behind this development. Our objectives included 1 ] Investigating methods to grow CNTs on the surface of carbon fabrics 2 ] Investigating methods to uniformly disperse CNTs in carbon fabrics 3 ] Investigating methods to fabricate carbon fabrics using CNTs 4 ] Mechanical characterization of the new composite including its impact strength 5 ] Understand the basic science behind its improved mechanical performance and impact strength All the above objectives have been accomplished. Six graduate students performed their graduate degrees during the project period. The research results have been published in 3 pending patents, 6 conference papers and 16 scholarly journal papers.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA566315

Entities

People

  • Mahmoud R. Taha

Organizations

  • University of New Mexico

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Carbon Fibers
  • Carbon Nanotube Composites
  • Carbon Nanotubes
  • Composite Materials
  • Engineering
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Fiber Reinforced Polymers
  • Impact Strength
  • Laminates
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Mechanical Working
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Nanocomposites
  • Shear Strength
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Toughness

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  • Reinforced Composite Materials
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