Aerospace & Defense
Enabling the Next Generation of Advanced Aerospace Materials
Possible applications:
- Low reactivity additive to improve mechanical properties of aluminum and other metal alloys
- Thermal protection systems to improve ablation resistance and survivability in high temperature flight conditions
- Enhanced matrix materials to significantly increase interlaminar composite strength
- High transparency reinforcements for glass and transparent armor structures
- Tougheners for ceramics, ceramic matrix composites, and 3D printed materials
- Solar radiation shielding materials for protection of personnel and electronics during space missions
Biomedical
Improving Biocompatible Materials and Targeted Drug Delivery Systems
Possible applications:
- Biocompatible and chemically inert materials for high strength prosthetics
- Nanocarriers and nanosensors for advanced drug delivery systems
- High cellular uptake material for drug tracing and targeted therapies
- Functionalizable high sensitivity diagnostic devices
- Cellular scaffolding for tissue and nerve regeneration
Electronics
Enhancing Capabilities of Electronic Materials and Devices
Possible applications:
- Specialized nanostructures for electromagnetic shielding, plasmonic devices, and advanced memory storage
- High thermal conductivity polymers and composites for heat dissipation and thermal management
- Piezoelectric materials for advanced sensors and actuators
- Tunable bandgap materials for semiconductors
- Hydrophobic conformal coatings for device protection
Energy
Supporting New Technologies for High Efficiency Energy Generation and Storage
Possible applications:
- High capacity hydrogen storage devices for advanced battery technologies
- Neutron/radiation absorbing materials for nuclear energy generation
- Membranes for carbon dioxide removal from industrial flue gas
- High thermal conductivity heat transfer fluids
- Flame retardant materials for safety applications
Water Purification
Creating Highly Functionalized Water-Permeable Filters
Possible applications:
- Desalination membranes with high water permeation and salt rejection
- Highly functionalized membranes for selective filtering technologies
- Aerogels for high capacity removal of oils from water sources
- Nanofiltration devices for removal of organic pollutants
- Electrically tunable membranes for adjustable rate water filters
For research materials on industrial applications of BNNTs, visit our Resources page.
