Synthesis, Purification, Characterization, and Liquid Phases of BNNTs as Lightweight Multi functional Precursor for Aerospace Fibers and Films
Abstract
We propose to collaborate with a team led by PI Matteo Pasquali (Rice University) on a project entitled “Synthesis, Purification, Characterization, and Liquid Phases of BNNTs as Lightweight Multifunctional Precursor for Aerospace Fibers and Films”. This project was recently funded by AFSOR and includes researchers from Rice University, the National Institute of Aerospace, NASA Langley, and the National Research Council of Canada. We propose that Technion will be an integral part of this collaborative effort. The project focuses on fundamental research on boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs), a novel class of nanostructure with outstanding properties. BNNTs are thermal conductors, electrical insulators, they show good neutron shielding, and resist oxidation at high temperatures. They may even have piezoelectric behavior. Because BNNTs are isostructural with carbon nanotubes (CNTs), they could be similarly used in making devices where the nanotubes provide electrical insulation and perform well at high temperatures, where CNTs fail. Research over the past five years has focused on providing high quality BNNTs for industrial and defense applications as single molecules, in composites, and fabrication of macroscopic objects. In parallel, industry has developed large scale synthesis of BNNTs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jan 14, 2022
- Source ID
- FA95501917045
Entities
People
- Yeshayahu Talmon
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- United States Air Force