CNT-enhanced composite tanks lighten rescue workers' loads
Graphene nanotube-enhanced composite tanks reduce weight in firefighters’ compressed air tanks by up to 75%, and show potential for hydrogen storage.
Hannah Mason
Associate Editor, CompositesWorld
Nanocyl SA, ChemSpec NA enter into distribution agreement
The distribution agreement involves the promotion and distribution of Nanocyl’s multiwall carbon nanotube (MWCNT) products.
#carbonnanotubes
HX5 thermoplastic nanocomposite presents an alternative to aluminum for space applications
Alpine Advanced Materials’ HX5 demonstrated retention of 96% mechanical performance with exposure to five million rads of gamma radiation.
#trends #nextgenaerospace #space
Developing a linerless, all-composite, spherical cryotank
Infinite Composites Technologies’ Type V pressure vessel for storing cryogenic space launch vehicle propellants shows promise for eliminating elusive microcracking issues.
#trends #space
Applied Graphene Materials signs distribution agreement with Dichem Polymers SA
Dichem Polymers will distribute AGM’s graphene dispersion products to the Greek coatings and polymers markets.
CNT-enhanced composite tanks lighten rescue workers' loads
Graphene nanotube-enhanced composite tanks reduce weight in firefighters’ compressed air tanks by up to 75%, and show potential for hydrogen storage.
#carbonnanotubes #application
Nanocyl SA, ChemSpec NA enter into distribution agreement
The distribution agreement involves the promotion and distribution of Nanocyl’s multiwall carbon nanotube (MWCNT) products.
#carbonnanotubes
HX5 thermoplastic nanocomposite presents an alternative to aluminum for space applications
Alpine Advanced Materials’ HX5 demonstrated retention of 96% mechanical performance with exposure to five million rads of gamma radiation.
#trends #nextgenaerospace #space
Applied Graphene Materials signs distribution agreement with Dichem Polymers SA
Dichem Polymers will distribute AGM’s graphene dispersion products to the Greek coatings and polymers markets.
OCSiAl upgrades REACH registration for single wall carbon nanotubes
The supplier says it is now able to commercialize up to 100 metric tonnes of its TUBALL graphene nanotubes per year in Europe.
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Graphene-reinforced carbon fibers may offer path to stronger, cheaper composites
Graphene (0.075 weight %) added to PAN precursor exhibited 225% increase in carbon fiber tensile strength and 184% increase in modulus.
#trends #precursor #carbonnanotubes
Demonstrator shows potential for graphene-enhanced composite tooling
U.K.-based collaborative project demonstrates lower-cost, graphene-enhanced composite tooling for aerospace use.
#outofautoclave #autoclave
NEW PRODUCTS: NANOMATERIALS
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.
#airbus #windblades #uas