Strategically Located Nano-enhanced Structural Reinforcement of Aerospace Composites Navy SBIR FY2011.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2011.2 Topic No.: N112-149 Topic Title: Strategically Located Nano-enhanced Structural Reinforcement of Aerospace Composites Proposal No.: N112-149-0306 Firm: NanoTechLabs Inc. 409 W. Maple St. Yadkinville, North Carolina 27055 Contact: Thomas Tiano Phone: (336) 849-7474 Web Site: www.nanotechlabs.com Abstract: In this Phase I effort, NanoTechLabs will develop a family of related products/techniques for improving the performance of carbon fiber structural composites by introducing small amounts of carbon nanotubes into structurally critical areas. These new carbon nanotube structural products will be amenable for seamless integration with existing composites manufacturing methods and will provide significant increases in through thickness strength of laminated composite structures. Benefits: The commercial aviation and shipping industry would benefit significantly from a product If successful, the techniques developed in this program will be applicable to commercial aviation and marine systems. The same problems are experienced in our DoD platforms also occur in their commercial counterparts. For example, impact related delaminations, dis-bonds, fastener hole damage, and heat/moisture induced delaminations are common to all composite structures. Return