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Carbon Nanotube Fabric-Based Composites for Development of Multifunctional Structures

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 October 2019

Michael B. Jakubinek*
Affiliation:
Division of Emerging Technologies, National Research Council Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Yadienka Martinez-Rubi
Affiliation:
Division of Emerging Technologies, National Research Council Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Behnam Ashrafi
Affiliation:
Aerospace Research Centre, National Research Council Canada, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Nicholas Gumienny-Matsuo
Affiliation:
Division of Emerging Technologies, National Research Council Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Daesun Park
Affiliation:
Aerospace Research Centre, National Research Council Canada, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Hao Li
Affiliation:
Division of Emerging Technologies, National Research Council Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Stéphane Dénommée
Affiliation:
Division of Emerging Technologies, National Research Council Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Benoit Simard*
Affiliation:
Division of Emerging Technologies, National Research Council Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Abstract

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) possess impressive properties along with low density. Integration of CNTs in the form of fabrics or other preformed assemblies simplifies their handling and allows for the higher CNT content needed to better leverage their properties in multifunctional structures. Here we describe production of non-woven CNT-polyurethane fabrics made from industrial-grade CNTs via a one-step filtration method. Individual sheets were scaled to 30 cm x 30 cm size and subsequently used to fabricate thicker composites, including via lamination with itself to produce simple panels and with other materials to further tailor the nanocomposite properties and address several example applications including electrical heating, fire resistance, electromagnetic shielding, and a skin for stretchable morphing structures.

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