Nanocomposites expand their application base

Nano-scale reinforcements, such as graphene and carbon nanotubes, offer high performance properties at low addition levels. Historically, these materials have been challenging to exfoliate and disperse, but new technologies help lower this technical barrier. At the same time, costs are coming down.

Graphene and carbon nanotubes are finding increasing commercial applications in thermoplastic compounds in sectors such as automotive, aerospace and consumer goods.

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