Double-Layer Nacre-Inspired Polyimide-Mica Nanocomposite Films with Excellent Mechanical Stability for LEO Environmental Conditions.
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202105299
Abstract: Owing to their outstanding comprehensive performance, polyimide (PI) composite films are widely used on the external surfaces of spacecraft to protect them from the adverse conditions of low Earth orbit (LEO). However, current PI composite… read more here.
Keywords: mica; layer; nacre inspired; double layer ... See more keywords
Realising damage-tolerant nacre-inspired CFRP
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jmps.2018.04.004
Abstract: Abstract In this work, a nacre-inspired Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) composite is designed, synthesised and tested. Analytical and numerical models are used to design a tiled micro-structure, mimicking the staggered arrangement of ceramic platelets… read more here.
Keywords: realising damage; damage tolerant; damage diffusion; nacre inspired ... See more keywords
Nacre-inspired strong nanopapers of aramid nanofibers integrated montmorillonite nanoplates, cellulose nanofibrils, and Ag nanowires for high-performance electrical heater
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DOI: 10.1039/d3ta02175k
Abstract: High-performance materials with versatile functionalities are highly desirable for modern electronic devices. Inspired by natural nacre with layered aragonite platelet/chitin nanofiber/protein ternary structure, a high-strength nanopaper is fabricated by introducing... read more here.
Keywords: nanopapers aramid; inspired strong; strong nanopapers; nacre inspired ... See more keywords
An effective model for mechanical properties of nacre-inspired continuous fiber-reinforced laminated composites
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DOI: 10.1080/15376494.2020.1712626
Abstract: Abstract The rigorous organic and inorganic laminated structure of natural nacre has achieved the perfect performance of stiffness. A series of nacre-like materials made of single-fiber have been prepared, and with them, a giant amount… read more here.
Keywords: reinforced laminated; inspired continuous; fiber reinforced; nacre inspired ... See more keywords
3D Printing of Nacre-Inspired Structures with Exceptional Mechanical and Flame-Retardant Properties
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DOI: 10.34133/2022/9840574
Abstract: Flame-retardant and thermal management structures have attracted great attention due to the requirement of high-temperature exposure in industrial, aerospace, and thermal power fields, but the development of protective fire-retardant structures with complex shapes to fit… read more here.
Keywords: retardant properties; inspired structures; flame retardant; nacre inspired ... See more keywords