Carbon nanotube ‘stitches’ strengthen composites
Wednesday, August 3, 2016 - 07:31
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 […]