Defence Applications of Polymer Nanocomposites
The potential opportunities promised by nanotechnology for enabling advances in defence technologies are staggering. Although these opportunities are likely to be realised over a few decades, many advantages are currently being explored, particularly for defence applications. This review provides an...
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Published in | Defense science journal Vol. 60; no. 5; pp. 551 - 563 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
New Delhi
Defence Scientific Information & Documentation Centre
01.09.2010
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Summary: | The potential opportunities promised by nanotechnology for enabling advances in defence technologies are staggering. Although these opportunities are likely to be realised over a few decades, many advantages are currently being explored, particularly for defence applications. This review provides an insight into the capabilities offered by nanocomposites which include smart materials, harder/lighter platforms, new fuel sources and storage as well as novel medical applications. It discusses polymer-based nanocomposite materials, nanoscale fillers and provides examples of the actual and potential uses of nanocomposite materials in defence with practical examples. |
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ISSN: | 0011-748X 0976-464X |
DOI: | 10.14429/dsj.60.578 |