Polymer matrix composites with nano-scale reinforcements

Details Polymer matrix composites with nano-scale reinforcements Polymer matrix composites with nano-scale reinforcements

2006-09-20

2010-02-09

McGinty, Douglas (Department: 1796)

Compositions

Electrically conductive or emissive compositions

Elemental carbon containing

C252S519330, C132S073000, C106S003000, C424S486000, C424S487000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07658870

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the present invention provide polymer matrix nanocomposites reinforced with nano-scale materials such as nanoparticles and carbon nanotubes and methods of fabricating. The nanomaterials are provided within relatively low weight fractions, for example in the range of approximately 0.01 to about 0.4% by weight and distributed within the matrix by a magnetic mixing procedure to provide substantially uniform reinforcement of the nanocomposites. Advantageously, these nanocomposites provide significantly enhanced tensile strength, strain to failure, and fracture toughness over corresponding neat matrices.

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