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.
Hannah Mason
Associate Editor, CompositesWorld
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.
#carbonnanotubes
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
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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.
#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.
#carbonnanotubes
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.
Acciona Construction participates in EU-funded project for accelerating nanomaterials production
Among LEE-BED project objectives, Acciona plans to embed nanomaterial-enabled wireless sensors into pultruded composite building elements.
Oxford Advanced Surfaces, 2-DTech to develop graphene-enabled surface treatments
Oxford’s Onto chemistry platform improves the adhesion of paints, coatings and adhesives to composite materials.
Plant Tour: Veelo Technologies, Woodlawn, Ohio, U.S.
Advanced materials company evolves from nanomaterials to multifunctional composites and processing solutions.
#electricvehicles #layup #sustainability
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