Nanomaterials for Composites
Composite nanomaterials represent a groundbreaking fusion of nanotechnology and composite materials, integrating nanoscale reinforcements into traditional matrices. These materials harness the exceptional properties of nanoparticles, such as carbon nanotubes, graphene, or nanoparticles like silica or alumina, to enhance the mechanical, electrical, thermal, and even optical characteristics of composites. Their minute size provides superior strength, conductivity, and lightweight attributes, making them invaluable in diverse fields like electronics, medicine, aerospace, and renewable energy. The precision control over their composition and structure offers unparalleled opportunities for creating materials with unprecedented functionalities and performance.
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Canatu extends IATF 16949:2016 certification
The international standard for automotive quality management reflects Canatu’s dedication to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction when it comes to the delivery of its CNT products.
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Wichita State researchers build composites strength, functionality with helical CNTs
Patent-pending chemically functionalizing helical carbon nanotubes (HCNTs) produce scalable nanocomposites that reduce weak interlaminar bonding, improve bonding, support repair and healing and more.
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Canatu, Denso sign agreement to improve CNT performance
Denso, one of Canatu’s largest shareholders and an automotive supplier, will help height Canatu’s CNT performance, develop CNT reactors and advance its practical applications.
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Louisiana graphene startup reports R&D partnership, test results
TMTP’s graphene is reported to improve the tensile strength of epoxy by more than 400%, produced via a scalable, low-energy process. The company is targeting applications in composites, plastics and 3D printing.
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AMD to open U.S. subsidiary for defense, aerospace nanotechnology
AMD Inc., based in Austin, Texas, has a broad license to all parent company IP and will continue to invest in R&D projects with the group’s existing university partners.
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HydroGraph, NEI Corp. launch graphene dispersions line
Two novel dispersions, comprising HydroGraph’s pristine fractal graphene and NEI’s experience in battery materials, targets coatings, energy storage and composite materials.
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Huntsman, AMD collaborate for functional composites development
Electrically enhanced, carbon nanotube-integrated composite materials will be supported by Advanced Material Development’s (AMD) nanomaterials expertise and Huntman’s chemical and material solutions.
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NIMTE researchers develop bio-based polyester nanocomposite
Multifunctional bio-based MXene@CNT/PBF nanocomposite’s high performance and reprocessability shows promise as a substitute for petroleum-based polymers.
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HydroGraph collaboration to demonstrate pristine graphene’s support of synthetic fiber materials
Technical partnership with large global synthetic fiber manufacturer will evaluate the impact of HydroGraph’s graphene on critical fiber performance attributes.
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Graphenano Composites presents graphene-enhanced resins
Gelgraph Gel Coat products are designed to deliver improved resistance, durability, protection and other key properties for composite applications.
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HydroGraph ramps up efforts to scale pristine graphene offerings
Purchase orders for autocomposite improvement program, patent application filings and additional certifications push the graphene producer on its path forward to commercialization for composites, coatings and lubricants, to name a few.
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Arceon, Goodman Technologies to progress melt-infiltrated CMC
U.S. aerospace and defense markets are expected to benefit from Arceon’s expertise in C/C-Sic materials and Goodman’s presence in the nanocomposites ecosystem.
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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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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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Graphene nanotubes enhance conductivity, performance of composite printing sleeves
Two customer projects demonstrate that small amounts of OCSiAl's TUBALL nanotubes can replace carbon black for fiberglass composite printing sleeves.
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NASA Institute develops carbon nanotube-based composites for Mars spacecraft
The five-year project employs computational modeling techniques to build composite panels that are three times stiffer and stronger than current carbon fiber to enable manned missions to Mars.
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Solution-based digital composites fabrication
MIT evolves liquid biomaterials into a new approach for sustainable engineered composite structures.
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