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.

Infinite Composites: Type V tanks for space, hydrogen, automotive and more
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Infinite Composites: Type V tanks for space, hydrogen, automotive and more

After a decade of proving its linerless, weight-saving composite tanks with NASA and more than 30 aerospace companies, this CryoSphere pioneer is scaling for growth in commercial space and sustainable transportation on Earth.

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Automotive

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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Trends

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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Graphene

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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Defense

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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Graphene

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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Graphene

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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Defense

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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Application

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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Work In Progress

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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Wind/Energy

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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