NASA funds improvement of Miralon to double CNT composite strength | NextBigFuture.com

NASA awarded a potential $8.1 million dollar contract to Nanocomp Technologies, now part of Huntsman, for the “continued improvement of manufacturing high-strength CNT yarn/tape for use in developing CNT composites with strength properties at least double that of carbon fiber composites in use today. Successful improvement of this nanotechnology that could enable lighter spacecraft and launch vehicles, making spaceflight and exploration more affordable. October 29, 2018, will have technology demonstrations of: * Next-generation yarn production * Miralon as a heat shield for space, aircraft and automotive applications * Furnaces producing sheet and yarn product * Miralon heated furniture and fixtures The post NASA funds improvement of Miralon to double CNT composite strength appeared first on NextBigFuture.com.