2. What is the problem?
• Weak ‘through-the-thickness’ properties
– Can cause delamination
• Lack desired mechanical, thermal, and
electrical properties
• Difficulty achieving complicated geometric
shapes
Delamination occurrence in composite
3. How does product/service solve problem?
• Novel nanocomposite structure containing
reinforcement microstructures that are
mechanically interlocked together with
nanostructures
– Helicoil carbon nanotubes, with interlocking occurring
in a multitude of directions
• Superior mechanical properties at lower weight
percentages
4. What is the market use?
• Aerospace and space structures
• Transportation industry
• Biomedical devices and sensors
• Building materials
5. What competition exists?
• Related existing technology
– Reinforced structural composites
– 3D composites using stitching and braiding
6. What is the status of the intellectual property?
Patent Pending . . .
7. What is the stage of development?
• Samples have been produced and tested
– Tensile and fracture strength showed significant
improvements
8. What is needed for further development?
• Looking for:
– Licensing
– Manufacturing partnership
