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Graphene Integrations Develops Graphene-Integrated Polymers for Aerospace and Armor
Charlotte, NC — 10/01/2023 — Graphene Integrations, working with US military contractor Advanced Armor Research Group (AARG), has developed graphene-integrated polymers and composites for aerospace and armor applications. The composites were evaluated with V50 ballistic testing at the NTS Chesapeake (Belcamp, MD) Ballistic and Materials Testing Facility.
Graphene is added to the polymer resin to improve the mechanical properties of the composite. Possible applications under evaluation include structural aerospace components and protective armor. Aerospace use requires qualification program by program, and that work is ongoing.
"Graphene works best when it is integrated into a material that is already proven," said Frans Alkemade, CEO of Graphene Integrations. "Our work with AARG and the V50 testing at NTS Chesapeake give us a measured basis for developing these composites further with aerospace and defense partners."
Highlights:
- Graphene in the resin: graphene dispersed into polymer resins for composites.
- Ballistic testing: composites evaluated with V50 testing at NTS Chesapeake, Belcamp, MD.
- Partner: developed with AARG (Advanced Armor Research Group).
- Status: development stage; aerospace qualification is done program by program.
Graphene Integrations is looking for aerospace and defense partners to evaluate these materials. See graphene in commercial aerospace and graphene armor composites.
About Graphene Integrations
Graphene Integrations, formerly Graphene America, is a US graphene manufacturer based in Charlotte, North Carolina. We make graphene and supply it pre-dispersed in water, solvents, resins and oils for manufacturers working on concrete, lubricants, composites, coatings, car care products and data center coolants.
Contact Information:
Frans Alkemade aka 'Alchemy'
Graphene Integrations
p: 704-659-3682
e: frans@GrapheneIntegrations.com
w: https://GrapheneIntegrations.com
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