Advanced Composite Materials: The Processing-Structure-Property Relationships in Layered Hierarchies

Kenan Song, Weiheng Xu, Sayli Jambulkar, Dharneedar Ravichandran

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Abstract

Advanced composite materials (ACMs), especially nanoparticle-reinforced polymer composites (NpRPCs), exhibit desirable physical and chemical properties that include low density coupled with directed high stiffness and strength, optimal dimensional stability, superior temperature, and chemical resistance, as well as relatively cost-efficient manufacturing. Successful manufacturing of high-performance nanocomposites depends on the precise control of processing factors, including (i) uniform dispersion of the nanoparticles, (ii) effective matrix-filler interfacial interactions at the molecular level, and (iii) alignment/orientation of the nanoparticle and/or polymer chains. Discussions of layers at multiscale (e.g., nano, micron, and macro scales) and their effects on the processing-structure relationship, especially the nanoparticle assembly with different mechanisms, will be the focus of this research. In particular, thermoplastic and thermoset polymers, as well as nanoparticles of various morphologies (e.g., 1D or 2D), have been used for scalable fabrication of 1D fibers, 2D coatings, and 3D architectures via 3D printing. The demonstrations in structural supports, thermal dissipations, electrical conductors, plastics recycling, stimuli-responsive systems, and tissue scaffolds show massive potential in national defense, space exploration, energy storage, and human health.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the American Society for Composites - 37th Technical Conference, ASC 2022
EditorsOlesya Zhupanska, Erdogan Madenci
PublisherDEStech Publications Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781605956909
StatePublished - 2022
Event37th Technical Conference of the American Society for Composites, ASC 2022 - Tucson, United States
Duration: Sep 19 2022Sep 21 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings of the American Society for Composites - 37th Technical Conference, ASC 2022

Conference

Conference37th Technical Conference of the American Society for Composites, ASC 2022
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityTucson
Period9/19/229/21/22

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ceramics and Composites

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