Graphene
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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Carbon Waters raises 2 million euros to industrialize graphene
French startup Carbon Waters, specializing in the development and production of lines of high-performance additives, has raised €2 million. The company is ramping up industrial production with a new pilot factory.
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Viritech and Haydale pursue new functionalized materials for Type V composite vessels for hydrogen storage
Goal is considerable weight savings via lightweight, impermeable pressure vessels without a liner, further advance in Graph-Pro structural storage tanks with integrated fixation.
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What to expect at JEC World 2023: Exhibit previews
JEC World 2023 will be held April 25-27 in Paris, France. Check out CW’s exhibitor preview compilation to learn what to expect from some of this year’s exhibitors.
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