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Damping and Stiffness Enhancement in Composite Systems with Carbon Nanotubes Films
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 11 February 2011
Abstract
Structural damping is an essential design parameter for many engineering applications. We demonstrate here the potential for the use of multi-walled carbon nanotube films in structural systems where vibrational energy dissipation is important. These films can provide a light weight, minimally intrusive alternative to conventional damping materials such as visco-elastic polymers. In addition, because of their multifaceted properties, damping materials utilizing carbon nanotubes are expected to be superior to traditional materials and may enhance the performance of the system by increasing structural stiffness and thermal stability.
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