Nanomaterials
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.
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OCSiAl achieves graphene nanotube production capacity of 75 metric tonnes per year
The company’s recently completed Graphetron 50 facility in Russia has a production capacity of 50 metric tonnes per year.
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SGL Carbon inaugurates production hall for graphite-based automotive components
This completes a 3-year expansion project of SGL Carbon’s production capacities for specialty graphite-reinforced automotive components in Bonn, Germany.
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Toray uses carbon nanotube composites for ultra-high frequency communication
Toray says that its ultra-high frequency (UHF) printed radio-frequency identifier (RFID) has potential application in retail and logistics operations.
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Radiophysicists study the properties of composites for 5G devices
Radiophysicists at Tomsk State University are forming a database of composite materials properties for creation of 5G and space communication devices.
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Researchers develop nano-barrier for CFRP space applications
Developed by the University of Surrey and Airbus, the new nano-barrier material is intended to eliminate moisture absorption issues in spacecraft components.
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Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. to manufacture, market new hydrocarbon resins for 5G electronics, aerospace
Developed per a licensing agreement with materials company Novoset LLC, the resins are said to possess ultra-low dielectric loss properties for electronics.
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Researchers develop carbon nanotube heat shield
A team of researchers from Florida State University is developing a design for for a carbon nanotube-based heat shield for use on satellites, rockets and jet aircraft.
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People in Composites: December 2019
Boston Materials, Composites UK, Gougeon Brothers, Gurit, Nano Dimension, SAMPE, Shape and Thermwood announce new hires and retirees in the composites manufacturing industry.
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IACMI: Driving innovation in the advanced composites industry
Since its start in 2015, the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) has come a long way in its mission of advancing composites innovation. CTO Uday Vaidya reflects on the past five years.
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