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Nanotube Reinforcement of Adhesively Bonded JointsOver the past five years there has been much excitement about the development of nanotubes and nanofibers and the potential that these materials may offer in enhancing electrical and mechanical properties of systems. The purpose of this paper is to present research into improving the mechanical performance of polymers by using nanofibers as a reinforcement to make high performance composite materials. This paper will present theoretical predictions of the composite modulus and then present the actual performance of the composite. Fabrication details will be given along with photos of the microstructure. The matrix material is polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) and the nanofibers are vapor-grown carbon nanofibers produced by Pyrograph Products, Inc.
Document ID
20020087948
Acquisition Source
Langley Research Center
Document Type
Contractor or Grantee Report
Authors
Johnson, W. S. (Georgia Inst. of Tech. Atlanta, GA United States)
Saltysiak, Bethany (Georgia Inst. of Tech. Atlanta, GA United States)
Date Acquired
September 7, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 2002
Subject Category
Composite Materials
Report/Patent Number
Rept-E-18-636
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: Proj-1806636
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG1-2312
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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