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<strong>TRP</strong> Work Plan 2005-2007<br />

Description of Activities<br />

TEC-SB/7935/dc<br />

12/Feb/09<br />

<strong>TRP</strong> Reference:<br />

Title:<br />

T608-39MC<br />

Nanotube re-inforced structural materials for spacecraft applications<br />

With strength and stiffness properties several 100 times better than that of steel and con<strong>du</strong>ctivity better than copper, Carbon<br />

Nanotubes (CNT) have extraordinary intrinsic electrical and mechanical properties making them potentially attractive materials<br />

for use in lightweight spacecraft structures and subsystems. Research on the possibility of using such materials for improving<br />

the properties of known materials such as Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics (CFRP), has been performed, and the results<br />

indicate that some improvement is indeed possible.<br />

The objectives of the proposed activity are to identify and investigate possible improvement of spacecraft structural materials,<br />

near term as well as long term. For what concerns near term the work shall focus on the reinforcement of the CFRP resin<br />

material. Realistic improvements shall be defined based on literature data and specially manufactured test samples, and shall<br />

address improvements related to:<br />

- tensile, compressive and shear (ILS) strength;<br />

- stiffness;<br />

- structural damping;<br />

- failure mechanisms;<br />

- con<strong>du</strong>ctivity;.<br />

Relevant manufacturing methodologies shall be investigated and <strong>document</strong>ed.<br />

For what concerns long term, (>2015) possible applications of CNT in spacecraft structures shall be evaluated. This shall<br />

include the identification of possible new materials, e.g. development of new CNT reinforced fibres and resins, and their<br />

possible application areas, including highly loaded spacecraft structures, lightweight flexible deployable and inflatable<br />

structures, membranes etc.<br />

In addition, the perspective of availability of CNT for European activities shall be considered taking into account the required<br />

European non-dependence target, and a related survey <strong>document</strong> shall be pro<strong>du</strong>ced.<br />

Deliverables:<br />

Overview of CNTs and their application as reinforcing element in CFRP structures, test reports, test specimen.<br />

Current TRL: TRL1-2 Target TRL: TRL2-3 Application Need/Date: TRL5/6 >2010<br />

Application/Mission: All spacecraft missions Contract Duration: 18 months<br />

SW Clause : - Dossier0 Ref.: T-1435<br />

Consistency with Harmonisation<br />

Roadmap and Conclusions:<br />

Not directly linked to harmonised technology.<br />

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