AdvancedMaterials（国外课件2）.ppt

Advanced Materials Human Powered Aircraft Group Advanced Materials Advanced materials are used in aircraft design to: -Reduce weight -Improve strength -Design morphing wings -Create self-healing structures Examples of Advanced Materials Memory Polymers Composites Biocomposites Thermoplastics Alloys Memory Polymers: Veriflex and Veritex Veriflex is a shape memory polymer resin which modifies its shape in response to temperature changes. Veritex is a dynamic composite that utilizes Veriflex resin as its matrix. When heated, Veritex is pliable and maintains shape as it cools, regaining structural stiffness. Once reheated it returns to its original shape and can be remolded without degrading. Future polymers may respond to light, electric fields and magnetic fields. Composites Composites are a combination of two or more organic or inorganic components one of which serves as a matrix holding the materials together and then other of which serves as reinforcement in the form of fibers Composites are lightweight and strong but they are complex to manufacture, expensive and hard to inspect for flaws Thermoplastics Thermoplastics are a new type of materials that is replacing thermosets such as epoxy, bismaleimide, or polyimide, as the matrix for composites Thermoplastics are easier to produce and are much more durable and tougher than thermosets Biocomposites Biocomposites combine plant fibers with resins to create natural based composite materials. High tensile plant fibers including, kenaf, industrial hemp, and flax, can be combined with traditional resins to create an alternative to traditionally steel or fiberglass applications. Some advantages over traditional composites: Reduced weight Increased flexibility Greater moldability Less expensive Sound insulation Renewable resource Self-healing properties Alloys Benefits of Alloys: Decreased weight Durable Easy to manufacture and repair Application to Morphing Wings Stronger, shape memory and self-healing polym