Nanostructure between plies of high temperature polymer matrix composite
AssigneeGeneral Electric Company
InventorsGregory Carl Gemeinhardt, Thomas Michael Sutter
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Abstract
A high temperature polymer composite includes nanocomposite material, such as carbon nanotubes, dispersed in polymer matrix composite resin interlayer region, which may include bismaleimide or polyamide resin, between fiber containing plies. The nanocomposite material may be in an operating temperature in a range between 400-800 degrees Fahrenheit. Gas turbine engine parts or components such as airfoils, stator vanes, casings, and ducts may be made of the high temperature polymer composite.
Claims22
A high temperature polymer composite comprising nanocomposite material dispersed in a polymer matrix composite resin interlayer region between fiber containing layers or plies.
A gas turbine engine comprising at least one part or component made of a high temperature polymer composite including nanocomposite material dispersed in a polymer matrix composite resin interlayer region between fiber containing layers or plies.
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