Improving Oxidation Resistance of Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites for Aerospace Applications

Inam, Fawad, Vo, Thuc and Kumara, Saman (2012) Improving Oxidation Resistance of Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites for Aerospace Applications. In: UNSPECIFIED.

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Abstract

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) based materials possess strong potential to substitute various functional materials developed exclusively for aerospace applications. However, because of the low oxidation temperature of CNTs (400-500 oC), using CNT based ceramic nanocomposites in high temperature applications can be problematic. Making ceramic-CNT nanocomposites by atomic layer deposition (ALD) method and field assisted sintering technology (FAST) is a good route to improve oxidative stability of CNTs. In this study, thermo-gravimetric analysis (TGA) of alumina coated CNTs (prepared by ALD) and alumina-CNT nanocomposites (prepared by FAST) were carried out. 16% improvements were observed in the oxidation resistance for alumina-CNT nanocompo-sites prepared by ALD and SPS techniques. Different strategies to improve oxidation resistance are discussed.

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Additional Information: Copyright © 2012 Glyndŵr University and the authors, all rights reserved. This article was first presented at the 2nd International Conference on Advanced Composite Materials and Technologies for Aerospace Applications, June 11-13, 2012, Wrexham, UK and published in the conference proceedings by Glyndŵr University. Permission to copy, reprint/republish this material for advertising or promotional purposes or for creating new collective works for resale or redistribution must be obtained from Glyndŵr University. By choosing to view this document, you agree to all provisions of the copyright laws protecting it. It is published here with the permission of the Authors, and the full proceedings are available to purchase at http://www.lulu.com/shop/richard-day-and-sergey-reznik/advanced-composite-materials-and-technologies-for-aerospace-applications/paperback/product-20214156.html;jsessionid=566556BF08A9459FC8807B9BF9878A8D#productDetails
Keywords: Carbon nanotubes, Ceramic nanocomposites, Oxidation resistance
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Depositing User: ULCC Admin
Date Deposited: 11 Sep 2012 00:13
Last Modified: 11 Dec 2017 20:07
URI: https://glyndwr.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/4499

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