Composite materials represent an important class of engineering materials. The properties of their components, reinforcing fibers, matrices, laminates and their interaction at their interfaces play an important role in their mechanical performance. Our team has worked with polymer thermoset and thermoplastic polymers reinforced with high strength UHMWPE fibers and tapes, carbon and aramid fibers and laminate composites of UHMWPE and other materials such as aluminum and wood for aerospace, medical and sporting applications.
Project Examples:
Energy
Our team developed a composite processing methodology designed to bypass conventional thermoset resin manufacturing processes for CNG tanks, thereby reducing production time and energy consumption.
