These hybrid composite wires offer opportunities to tailor their mechanical properties by varying the geometrical (e.g. rod diameter, packing) and processing parameters (e.g. material selection, braid pattern) involved.
The high cyclic strain capacity of fiber reinforced polymeric composites presents an opportunity to design driveshafts that can transmit high power under imperfect alignment conditions without the use of flexible couplers.
The same panoramic composite image, taken by Opportunity, shown with two different color assignments.
The enhanced photonic reactivity of the composite structure offers new opportunities for biosensing application.
The electrochemical performance of the CB free Li-Se composite cell opens up opportunities to develop eco-friendly and robust Li-Se batteries.
Polymer/liquid crystal (LC) composites offer a unique opportunity to study polymerizations in ordered media, specifically the potential effect mesophase order can have on polymer properties including molecular weight.
These results suggest that the GE-SnO2 HS composite can provide new opportunities to enhance the properties of tin-based materials for use in high-capacity lithium ion batteries.
The de-coupling of electrical and thermal conductivity of polymer composites opens numerous opportunities for new materials and systems.
Simultaneously, the decoupling of electrical and thermal conductivity of polymer bulk composites opens diverse opportunities for new materials and systems.
A range of time-dependent responses are observed in the composite gels examined, presenting the opportunity for targeted design of custom hydrogels with combinations of mechanical properties optimized for tissue engineering applications.
