Graphene
Composites fraternity fuels composites manufacturing growth, development
CAMX 2023: CECA Asia, a professional composites organization, offers its more than 7,000 members training, symposiums, conferences, event and other opportunities to grow India’s composites hub.
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Researchers use graphene-based TENGs to provide energy sources for future smart devices
A new study proves that using an advanced type of 3D graphene foam as an active layer in triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) can work as a reliable and cost-effective energy harvesting power source for autonomous sensors and electronics.
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Specialty additives for composites enable conductivity properties
CAMX 2023: Gallois SP2 Carbon is highlighting its specialty carbon fiber-based materials, graphite and reactive resins to achieve high-performance composite applications.
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On the radar: Achieving thermal conductivity of composites
Recent progress incorporating fillers into fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) materials have reported enhanced thermal properties, or better thermal management, guiding FRPs into new market opportunities.
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On the radar: Technologies for lifecycle analysis (LCA)
Sustainability requirements are driving more companies to conduct LCAs to evaluate the environmental impact of their products and processes. Tools and research in this area continues to evolve.
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Graphene-enhanced SMC boosts molded component properties
CAMX 2023: Commercially sold GrapheneBlack SMC from NanoXplore increases part strength, stiffness and provides other benefits for transportation, renewable energy, energy storage and industrial markets.
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Nanomaterials optimize performance of space-ready carbon fiber composite panels
A recent ESA project led by Adamant Composites aimed to mature nanomaterial-enhanced CFRP for lighter weight, more thermally and electrically conductive materials for manufacturing satellite structures.
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On the radar: Advancing the application, adoption of graphene-reinforced composites
Graphene, a broad 2D material family with high potential, comes to the forefront, as standardization and application efforts in the composites industry seek to break down the barrier to its commercial adoption.
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Ultra-lightweight skis demonstrate potential of graphene-reinforced composites
With a graphene additive, Folsom Custom Skis evolved and optimized the material makeup of its carbon fiber composite touring skis for higher performance at a lighter weight.
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JEC World 2023 highlights: Recyclable resins, renewable energy solutions, award-winning automotive
CW technical editor Hannah Mason recaps some of the technology on display at JEC World, including natural, bio-based or recyclable materials solutions, innovative automotive and renewable energy components and more.
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