Method to reinforce carbon nanotubes could make airplane frames lighter, more damage-resistant

Wednesday, August 3, 2016 - 06:01 in Physics & Chemistry

The newest Airbus and Boeing passenger jets flying today are made primarily from advanced composite materials such as carbon fiber reinforced plastic—extremely light, durable materials that reduce the overall weight of the plane by as much as 20 percent compared to aluminum-bodied planes. Such lightweight airframes translate directly to fuel savings, which is a major point in advanced composites' favor.

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