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Damping and Stiffness Enhancement in Composite Systems with Carbon Nanotubes Films

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 February 2011

E. A. Lass ,
N. A. Koratkar ,
P. M. Ajayan ,
B. Q. Wei  and
P. Keblinski
E. A. Lass
Affiliation:
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY 12180–3590, USA
N. A. Koratkar
Affiliation:
Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY 12180–3590, USA
P. M. Ajayan
Affiliation:
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY 12180–3590, USA
B. Q. Wei
Affiliation:
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY 12180–3590, USA
P. Keblinski
Affiliation:
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY 12180–3590, USA
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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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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 740: Symposium I – Nanomaterials for Structural Applications , 2002 , I11.11
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2003

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