HPMI is exploring emerging processing techniques for composites and nanomaterials, such as developing and testing supercritical fluids (SCF) assisted process. SCF can be a cost effective tool for micro-/nano-structures control during materials processing.

Related Research Projects:

• Multifunctional polymeric foams using supercritical carbon dioxide
• Multifunctional nanomaterials and processes for infrastructure repair and corrosion inhibition
• Synthesis of specialty carbon nanostructures
• Assembly of carbon nanostructures
• Laser treatment of buckypaper for LCD backlight applications
• Toughening of ceramics using dual phase materials
• Composite recycling using supercritical fluids