NASA Tech Briefs’ Materials Web page spotlights new engineering materials, coatings, and materials processing techniques, related primarily to ceramics, composites, plastics, and ferrous and non-ferrous metals, as published in NASA Tech Briefs magazine. The Tech Briefs describe applications of these materials in aerospace, defense, electronics, automotive, consumer products, and other major industries. Many of the Tech Briefs below are correlated to a Technical Support Package (TSP) or White Paper that can be downloaded free of charge.
Jun 2013
Nano-Ceramic Coated Plastics
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Adding this non-stick coating to cookware can create easy-to-clean plastic containers.
Plastic products, due to their durability, safety, and low manufacturing cost, are now rapidly replacing cookware items traditionally made of glass and ceramics. Despite this trend, some still prefer relatively expensive and more fragile ceramic/glassware because ...Read More >>
Preparation of a Bimetal Using Mechanical Alloying for Environmental or Industrial Use
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This technology could be of use for catalyst production or environmental applications.
Following the 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act ban on their manufacture, PCBs remain an environmental threat. PCBs are known to bio-accumulate and concentrate in fatty tissues. Further complications arise from the potential for contamination of commercial mixtures ...Read More >>
Phase Change Material for Temperature Control of Imager or Sounder on GOES Type Satellites in GEO
An imager or sounder on satellites,
such as the Geostationary Operational
Environmental Satellite (GOES), in
geostationary orbit (GEO) has a scan
mirror and motor in the scan cavity.
The GEO orbit is 24 hours long. During
part of the orbit, direct sunlight enters
the scan aperture and adds heat to
components ...
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May 2013
Manufacturing of Nanocomposite Carbon Fibers and Composite CylindersMulti-scale CNT-Based Reinforcing Polymer Matrix Composites for Lightweight Structures
Pt-Ni and Pt-Co Catalyst Synthesis Route for Fuel Cell Applications
Aerogel-Based Multilayer Insulation With Micrometeoroid Protection
Self-Healing Nanocomposites for Reusable Composite Cryotanks
Ceramic Adhesive and Methods for On-Orbit Repair of Re-Entry Vehicles
Apr 2013
Regenerable Sorbent for CO2 RemovalLi-Ion Electrolytes With Improved Safety and Tolerance to High-Voltage Systems
Composite Aerogel Multifoil Protective Shielding
Polymer-Reinforced, Non-Brittle, Lightweight Cryogenic Insulation
Sprayable Aerogel Bead Compositions With High Shear Flow Resistance and High Thermal Insulation Value
Controlled, Site-Specific Functionalization of Carbon Nanotubes With Diazonium Salts
A Nanostructured Composites Thermal Switch Controls Internal and External Short Circuit in Lithium Ion Batteries
Mar 2013
Non-Toxic, Non-Flammable, –80 ºC Phase Change MaterialsSoft-Bake Purification of SWCNTs Produced by Pulsed Laser Vaporization
Improved Wide Operating Temperature Range of Li-Ion Cells
Feb 2013
High-Temperature, Lightweight, Self- Healing Ceramic Composites for Aircraft Engine ApplicationsTreatment to Control Adhesion of Silicone-Based Elastomers
High-Temperature Adhesives for Thermally Stable Aero-Assist Technologies
Jan 2013
Using Pre-Melted Phase Change Material to Keep Payloads in Space Warm for Hours Without PowerFibrillar Adhesive for Climbing Robots
Transformers: Shape-Changing Space Systems Built With Robotic Textiles
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