Monomers, Polymers, Resins, OH MY!
At Langley, we are constantly developing novel high-temperature and high-performance materials. Whether it's lightweight, heat resistant, an adhesive, a composite, film or more, chances are we have an advanced material solution for you.
Fire-resistant, Lightweight Electrical Insulation Material- Polyimide composite insulated conductor for medium to high voltage applications
These extreme fire-resistant polyimide composite electrical insulation materials are ideal for use in high voltage and high power electrical systems and can improve survivability and continuity of electrical power supplies. The materials also provide weight and space savings because of their lightweight nature and exceptionally high performance capability.
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Decorated Carbon Nanotubes - For novel materials with tailorable
electrical properties
This new class of materials is created based
on depositing nanometer-sized metal particles onto carbon
allotropes. The method is scalable and relatively simple,
and allows for control over the size and distribution of the
metal particles in the substrate, adjusting the surface area
to optimize specific thermal or electrical properties of the
material.
All-Organic Electro Active Device - High performance using novel single-wall carbon
nanotube film electrode
NASA Langley Research Center offers you an all-organic
electroactive device system fabricated with single-wall
carbon nanotube (SWCNT). The enhanced design offers
higher electroactive performance in comparison with
conventional electroactive device systems fabricated with
metal electrodes or other conducting polymers.
Low-Temperature Oxidation/Reduction Catalysts - Catalytic oxidation of carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and other hydrocarbons, and Nox reduction, in air and process gas streams
This portfolio of technologies for low-temperature oxidation gas catalysis has evolved into an array of performance capabilities and processing approaches, Originally developed for removal of CO, the catalyst has also proven effective for removal of formaldehyde and other lightweight hydrocarbons, and can be formulated for reduction of NOx.
Quick Change Ceramic Flame Holder- For high-output torches
The Quick Change Ceramic Flame Holder is a new ceramic design with a service temperature of 4,000F. The combination of high strength and high temperature capability and a twist lock mounting method to the steel burner sets this flame holder apart from existing technology.
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Active Flow Effectors for Noise and Separation Control - Variable effectors for enhanced vehicle and aeroelastic control
This novel flow effector technology allows variable shape control of aircraft structure through actively deformable surfaces to enable separation control and enhanced mixing. This leads to increased vehicle control, overall efficiency, and reduced noise throughout all flight regimes.
Highly Aligned Electrospun Fibers and Mats - Incorporation of an auxiliary electrode for controlled micro- or nano-fiber placement, orientation, and porosity in electrospun mats
This electrospinning apparatus for spinning highly aligned polymer fibers provides a simple and inexpensive means of controlling fiber diameter, porosity, and thickness. The enables the capability to control the alignment and porosity of fibers for mats, which broadens the range of engineering applications of electrospun materials to include new tissue engineering scaffolds, membrane filters, textiles, and embedded sensors and actuators.
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Dispersion of Carbon Nanotubes in Polymers- For making stable resin dispersions and composite plastic films, and for standard polymer melt processing
This technology portfolio spans several methods for dispersion and processing of Carbon Nanotube Composites (CNT) in polymer resins and composites. The technologies apply to a range of polymer types, enable low or high CNT loadings as needed, and can be used with a variety of standard polymer processing methods, including melt processing.
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Growth of Carbon Nanotubes- Templated growth process provides uniform-sized carbon nanotubes
This simple and low-cost method provides a process for making carbon nanotubes that are very uniform in size. The solution-based process uses sugar as a carbon source and does not require vacuum.
Composite Manufacturing Using Double-Vacuum Bags - Improve out-of-autoclave processing with better volatile management and resin content control
This process improves non-autoclave production of complex composite parts and features enhanced volatile management capability. The cost-effective process overcomes traditional Single Vacuum Bag process deficiencies by improving volatile management and eliminating excessive resin bleed situations.
Fabrication of Fiber-Metal Laminates With Non-Autoclave Processes- VARTM-based technology enables larger, less expensive hybrid laminate parts
This technique enables the preparation of metal/composite hybrid laminates, through a simple one-step processing method. The process essentially eliminates the need to produce glass or graphite prepreg prior to production of a hybrid laminate, and it allows the production of large, net shape structures not possible with autoclave or press technologies.
LaRC-SI - High-performance/high-temperature resin for dielectric films, coatings, composites, adhesives, and solid parts
LaRC-SI is a high-performance thermoplastic polyimide that is a self-bonding/non-curing resin made from commercially available monomers. This high temperature material has superior mechanical, electrical, and adhesive properties with an extensive range of processing choices It is processed easily by many standard methods and can serve as a dielectric inner layer, substrate coating, or a substrate.
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High-Performance Polyimide Insulation Technologies- Improved fire resistance from low-density foams
The family of more than 25 strong, low-density foams can be processed into neat or syntactic foams, foam filled honeycomb, or other shapes, while offering excellent thermal and acoustic insulation and high performance structural support.
Multi-Functional Composite and Honeycomb Panels-
Acoustic radiation efficiency reduced while maintaining strength to weight ration
Traditionally,
designers have reduced radiated noise by adding weighty
sound insulation schemes, thereby compromising the
purpose of the structurally efficient panel. NASA Langley
solved the problem by creating recessed areas in the
core that lower the acoustic radiation efficiency.
Flexible High-Temperature Thermocouple- Silver electroplated film shows volume resistivity approaching that of the pure metal, which offers greater current carrying capabilities and electrical conductivity
This process for producing metalized polymer films with thick conductive metal coatings is simple, readily scalable, does not employ vacuum processing, does not require a separate step for surface preparation or deposition of a tie-coat, and provides excellent adhesion.
X-Ray Diffraction Method- For defect characterization of epitaxially grown cubic semiconductor layers
Based on new X-Ray Diffraction methods, this epitaxial growth and characterization technology makes mapping of defect density and defect location possible. This enables optimization of growth process parameters for defect-free fabrication of high-quality, semiconductor devices used in manufacturing products such as cell phones, thermoelectric devices, photovoltaic solar cells, and photon detectors.
Plasma Deposition of Metal in Composite Panels - Processing enables functional design using metals in composites
This technique enables the preparation of metal/composite hybrid laminates, also known as fiber metal laminates (FML), by depositing metal directly onto fabric using a plasma deposition process. FMLs provide a useful combination of structural and functional properties for both aerospace and non-aerospace applications.
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