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: 2nd International Conference on Advanced Composite Materials and Technologies for Aerospace Applications, 11-13 June, 2012, Wrexham, UK.

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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 Glyndwr 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
Subjects: F200 Materials Science
H300 Mechanical Engineering
H400 Aerospace Engineering
J300 Ceramics and Glasses
Department: Faculties > Engineering and Environment > Mechanical and Construction Engineering
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Depositing User: Fawad Inam
Date Deposited: 23 May 2013 08:14
Last Modified: 17 Dec 2023 14:22
URI: https://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/12648

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