Title :
Nano-modified CFRPs as a novel material for the manufacturing of high efficient antennas
Author :
Kostopoulos, V. ; Vavouliotis, A. ; Karapappas, P. ; Tsotra, P. ; Fiamegkou, E. ; Maagt, P.D.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Patras, Rio
Abstract :
The present work deals with the investigation of thermo-mechanical and electrical properties of nano-modified CFRPs in order to present the capacity to use this generation of novel materials in antennas applications. Among the issues discussed is the stiffness variation, the fracture toughness characteristics and the conductivity achieved at various levels of CNT doping of the epoxy matrix phase.
Keywords :
antennas; carbon fibre reinforced plastics; carbon nanotubes; nanocomposites; CNT doping; electrical properties; epoxy matrix phase; high efficient antennas manufacturing; nano-modified CFRP; stiffness variation; thermo-mechanical properties; Conducting materials; Conductivity; Electric resistance; Laminates; Manufacturing; Mechanical factors; Polymers; Space technology; Thermal expansion; Thermal resistance;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2007 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Honolulu, HI
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0877-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0878-8
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2007.4396263
