Nanomaterials

Construction

People in Composites: December 2019

Boston Materials, Composites UK, Gougeon Brothers, Gurit, Nano Dimension, SAMPE, Shape and Thermwood announce new hires and retirees in the composites manufacturing industry.

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Filament Winding

IACMI: Driving innovation in the advanced composites industry

Since its start in 2015, the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) has come a long way in its mission of advancing composites innovation. CTO Uday Vaidya reflects on the past five years.

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Nanomaterials

Multi-walled carbon nanotubes available in three forms

Goodfellow’s multi-walled carbon nanotubes are available as regular powder, “chunky” powder or free-standing “carpets.” 

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Automotive

Multifunctional composites could help achieve structural supercapacitors for EVs

In a recent study, functionalized graphene/nanofiber electrodes showed 2X modulus, strength and 5-10X multifunctional efficiency.

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Mass Transit

Graphene Council partners with SAE International

The organizations will partner to share information on graphene and transportation advances and challenges, and will present their results at two events next year.

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Graphene used to extend rechargeable battery life

Researchers from Western University finds that adding a carbon-based graphene layer extends lithium-ion rechargeable battery life up to 50%.   

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Graphene

Graphene-enhanced prepreg launched for lightning strike protection

Haydale's range of graphene-enhanced prepreg materials utilize functionalized nanomaterials to improve the electrical conductivity in aerospace applications.

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Graphene

Graphene-enhanced 3D printing filament aimed at improving production rates

XG Sciences and Terrafilum announce joint development agreement to produce graphene-enhanced 3D printing filaments and coatings.

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Sustainability

Expansion to Huber fire retardant additives plant nearing completion

The expansion to the German-based fine precipitated hydrate plant is expected to increase production capacity by 20%.

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Autoclave

Plant Tour: Veelo Technologies, Woodlawn, Ohio, U.S.

Advanced materials company evolves from nanomaterials to multifunctional composites and processing solutions.

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