Integrated manufacturing of REciclable multi-material COmposites for the TRANSport sector
Carbon fiber—carbon nanotube tow hybrid reinforcement with enhanced toughness
A triaxially hybrid braid reinforcement material for polymer matrix composites. The braid includes hybrid tows, which include at least one carbon fiber tow commingled with carbon nanotube yarns to introduce toughness to the hybrid tows. The hybrid tows may be arranged in any and all of the braiding directions. The braid may also include carbon fiber tows, which can be arranged in the axial direction or other braiding directions not occupied by the hybrid tows. The braid is infiltrated with resin, which is impregnated into the braid and cured, to form the toughened polymer matrix composite.
» Number: US11873590B1 (B1)
» Publication Date: 16/01/2024
» Applicant: US ADMINISTRATOR OF NASA?[US]; US ADMINISTRATOR OF NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION?[US]
» Inventor: WILLIAMS TIFFANY?[US]
This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement Nº 768737
