Development of hierarchical carbon nanotube-glass fibre composites. Development of hierarchical carbon nanotube-glass fibre composites. This project aims to develop a new generation of hierarchical carbon nanotube-glass fibre reinforced composites, using a novel synthesis method that grafts carbon nanotubes (CNTs) onto glass fibre and glass fabric. These hierarchical nano- and micro-fibre composites will have improved in-plane mechanical properties, enhanced fracture toughness and higher electri ....Development of hierarchical carbon nanotube-glass fibre composites. Development of hierarchical carbon nanotube-glass fibre composites. This project aims to develop a new generation of hierarchical carbon nanotube-glass fibre reinforced composites, using a novel synthesis method that grafts carbon nanotubes (CNTs) onto glass fibre and glass fabric. These hierarchical nano- and micro-fibre composites will have improved in-plane mechanical properties, enhanced fracture toughness and higher electric conductivity. This project will use a comprehensive experimental and theoretical study to develop design tools for producing this new generation of composites. The anticipated outcome is lighter and stronger glass fibre composite structures, such as wind turbines in the renewable wind energy industry and boats in the marine industry.Read moreRead less
Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment And Facilities - Grant ID: LE200100047
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$245,750.00
Summary
An upgraded nanoindenter facility with in-situ Raman at high temperature. This LIEF grant aims to upgrade an existing TI950 Nanoindenter with a new system that physically couples
Raman Spectroscopy system with on a shared stage that uniquely enables combined assessment of materials
with sub-micrometers or spanning millimetre-sized regions from room temperature up to 800oC. The equipment
with much enhanced features will be unique in Australia with the added Raman and a hot stage.
The combination ....An upgraded nanoindenter facility with in-situ Raman at high temperature. This LIEF grant aims to upgrade an existing TI950 Nanoindenter with a new system that physically couples
Raman Spectroscopy system with on a shared stage that uniquely enables combined assessment of materials
with sub-micrometers or spanning millimetre-sized regions from room temperature up to 800oC. The equipment
with much enhanced features will be unique in Australia with the added Raman and a hot stage.
The combination of Raman and nanoindentation allows the mechanical property to be correlated to physical
characteristics such as chemical bonds and physical state, volume fractionation of crystallinity, amorphous and
unpolymerised phases, molecular orientation, residual strain, polymer cross-linking, surface treatment effects.Read moreRead less