Polymer Nanocomposites: Cutting-Edge Material for The Aviation Sector

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Year : 2024 | Volume : | : | Page : –
By

Dr. Rama Sharma,

  1. Associate Professor Department of Chemistry, GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh India

Abstract

Due to current market demands and a need to produce structural materials for use in both military and civilian aircraft more efficiently, the aerospace industry is always pushing for higher productivity. The design and manufacturing of aeronautical components in the present and the future are heavily reliant on materials of the polymer composite class. The building of many airplane components uses polymer composites, which are generally helpful. Based on their mechanical characteristics, these materials may be used in airplane building. Throughout maintenance cycles, replacing metal parts and components with polymer composite-based parts is becoming more and more common in both commercial and recreational aviation. Polymer composite-based components are quickly replacing metal parts during maintenance cycles in both private and commercial aviation. In aircraft applications, carbon fiber is typically the most commonly utilized polymer composite. The aerospace industry has used fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) composite materials to create extremely strong, lightweight, and thermally resistant materials for aircraft structures. The use of composite materials in the production of various aerospace components has led to significant weight reduction roughly 30% around the world. Aeronautic applications of composites encounter a number of difficulties, including the need for high precision and low volume. Consequently, the development of expensive technologies is required.

Keywords: Polymer nanocomposites, aerospace industry, carbon fiber, fiber-reinforced polymers, challenges

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