@inproceedings{cb1c60206ec44f7c83c12c1da6ca13a5,
title = "Nano-engineered composites reinforced with aligned carbon nanotubes (CNTs)",
abstract = "We present the implementation of aligned carbon nanotubes (CNTs) as a method to enhance properties of traditional advanced composites. The hybrid composites are 3-dimensional architectures of aligned CNTs, and existing advanced fibers and polymeric resins creating nano-engineered composites. Our work to date has focused on interlaminar strength and toughness, and electrical and thermal conductivities of two laminate-level architectures. The first approach utilizes aligned CNT forests placed between ply layers perpendicular to the fiber direction to create {"}nano-stitches{"}{"}. The second approach involves growing the CNTs directly on woven alumina fibers, so that the CNTs extend radially outward from every fiber forming {"}fuzzy fibers{"}. Three standard processing routes for are reviewed: nano-stitching of graphite/epoxy prepreg, nano-stitching of graphite/epoxy cloth in a resin-infusion process, and hand layup of fuzzy fiber ceramic cloth.",
keywords = "Carbon nanotube, Composite, Laminate, Nanocomposite",
author = "S. Wicks and N. Yamamoto and \{Guzman De Villoria\}, R. and K. Ishiguro and Garcia, \{E. J.\} and H. Cebeci and Hart, \{A. J.\} and Wardle, \{B. L.\}",
year = "2008",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781420085075",
series = "Technical Proceedings of the 2008 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, NSTI-Nanotech, Nanotechnology 2008",
pages = "194--197",
booktitle = "Technical Proceedings of the 2008 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, NSTI-Nanotech, Nanotechnology 2008",
note = "2008 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, NSTI Nanotech 2008 Joint Meeting, Nanotechnology 2008 ; Conference date: 01-06-2008 Through 05-06-2008",
}