Graphene

Graphene

Graphene edges closer to widespread production and application

New process may open door for mass production of high-quality nanomaterial targeted to replace copper mesh on composite aircraft.

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Nanomaterials

MIT research proves viability of layering carbon nanotubes in composites

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers have discovered significant advantages in composites fabrication by stacking layers of graphene or carbon nanotubes.

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Carbon Fibers

University of Delaware announces composite medal award winners

The medal is to recognize outstanding achievement in the field of composite materials.

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Epoxies

Graphene composite could help keep wings ice-free

A thin coating of graphene nanoribbons in epoxy developed at Rice University has proven effective at melting ice on a helicopter blade.

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NDT

Aerocomposites: The move to multifunctionality

Designers envision aircraft components that do more than bear structural loads, but must first confront great complexities to actualize greater functional efficiency.

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PEEK

Additive manufacturing: Can you print a car?

Collaborative demonstration dispels doubt about 3D printing’s disruptive potential for direct-to-digital manufacturing of just about anything BIG.

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Nanomaterials

Fully transparent, rollable electronics built with graphene/CNT backbone

Carbon nanotubes and graphene provide mechanical properties and bonding enabling high-temp polyimide resin to provide flexible circuit substrate.

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Consumer

Composites in sporting goods: Been there, done that?

Dale Brosius, a regular CW columnist and head of his own consulting company, which serves clients in the composites industry worldwide, wonders if market saturation been reached for advanced composites in the once dynamic sporting goods sector.

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Weaving

SPE ACCE report

Automotive composites still on the horizon — are they getting closer?

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Biomaterials

Transparent composites

What does Apple see that might provide opportunity for future composites?

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microwire technology for composites
microwire technology for composites