News tagged with epoxy composites

Graphene Outperforms Carbon Nanotubes for Creating Stronger, More Crack-Resistant Materials

(PhysOrg.com) -- Three new studies from researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute illustrate why graphene should be the nanomaterial of choice to strengthen composite materials used in everything from ...

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Apr 26, 2010 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (20) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Carbon copying the 'Stradivarius' sound

(PhysOrg.com) -- It's every violinmaker's dream to produce an instrument to rival the sound of a Stradivarius but now researchers at The University of Nottingham are trying to do just that… using acoustic physics and carbon ...

Chemistry / Materials Science

created Sep 11, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (7) | comments 4

Fitter frames: Nanotubes boost structural integrity of composites

A new research discovery at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute could lead to tougher, more durable composite frames for aircraft, watercraft, and automobiles.

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Mar 26, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 1