Boron Nitride Nanotube (BNNT) Lab
Objective
To conduct scientific studies on BNNT fabrication processes and develop extreme environment applications
Why It Matters
- BNNT has a unique morphology including small diameters, high aspect ratios, high flexibility, and high crystallinity
- BNNT has promising material properties including high elastic modulus, high breaking strength, excellent thermal stability and conductivity, excellent electrical insulation, and high neutron absorption
- A large-scale production of high-quality BNNT is now available
Recent Accomplishments
- NASA Langley Group Achievement Award
- NASA Government Invention of the Year Award
- With such unique material properties and large-seal production, BNNT can enable game-changing system design and innovation for high performance multifunctional material applications in extreme environments
Clients
- NASA Langley Office of the Chief Technologist
- Air Force Office of ScientificResearch
- National Science Foundation
- National Labs (Oak Ridge, Lawrence Berkeley)
Participants / Collaborators
- National Institute of Aerospace
- Rice University, Georgia Tech, Binghamton University
- DoE JeffersonLab
- BNNT, LLC
