Tougher, lighter wind turbine blade developed: Polyurethane reinforced with carbon nanotubes
Tuesday, August 30, 2011 - 14:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Efforts to build larger wind turbines able to capture more energy from the air are stymied by the weight of blades. Researchers have now built a prototype blade that is substantially lighter and eight times tougher and more durable than currently used blade materials.