Applied Nanostructured Solutions presentation given at Strategic Materials Conference in Oct. 2013.

1. A New Approach to Carbon
Multi-functional Composites“
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2. Applied NanoStructured Solutions LLC
Creating Affordable Nanotechnology Solutions
Mission:
We are a Material Enhancement &
Application Development
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Company, Focused on the Rapid
Commercialization of ANS
and Partner Technologies
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3. SMC 2013
What is a Device?
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4. Why CNS-Material Properties
• Strength (σu), stiffness (E modulus), and density of materials
Of Interest
Material
Tensile Strength
(MPa)
Tensile Modulus
(GPa)
Densit
y
(g/cm 3)
310
69
2.71
4340 Steel (bulk)
1,030
200
7.83
Nylon 6/6 (polymer)
75
2.8
1.14
Polycarbonate
(polymer)
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6061 Aluminum (bulk)
65
2.4
1.20
E-glass fiber
3,448
72
2.54
S-2 glass fiber
4,830
87
2.49
Kevlar 49 aramid fiber
3,792
131
1.44
T-1000G carbon fiber
6,370
294
1.80
Carbon nanotubes/
CNS
30,000
1,000
0.15
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5. CNS Infusion Process
ANS Discriminator :
Carbon Nanostructures (CNS) Grown Directly on Variety of
Materials in a Continuous, Scalable Production Process
S2 Glass Fiber Spool (left)
CNS-Infused Glass Fiber Spool (right)
Single CNS- Infused Filament
…
CNS
CNS
CNS
…
Single Filament
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Radial Growth of CNS on
Each Fiber Filament
Radial CNS Growth
Carbon Fiber Spool (left)
CNS-Infused Carbon Fiber Spool (right)
Low Cost Continuous Scalable Production Process
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6. SMC 2013
Fundamentals Of CNS Growth
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7. CNS Forest Growth Process
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Branched Carbon
NanoStructures
Intermediate
Growth
Tip
Growth
Growth Substrate Infusion Substrate
Entanglement
and Branching
Unreacted
Catalyst
Anchoring/Infusion
into substrate
CNS is Infused Directly Onto Filament Surfaces
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Base
Growth

8. SMC 2013
CNS Structural Overview
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9. SMC 2013
CNS Branching and Anchorage
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10. SMC 2013
CNS General Appearance
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11. SMC 2013
CNS Branching and Entanglement
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12. ANS Controlled Growth Process
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25u- 140u
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13. CNS Growth on Glass Fiber
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Cross Section TEM
CNS Growth
CNS Entanglement
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14. CNS Growth on Glass Fiber
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Highly Entangled CNS Growth
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15. CNS Growth on Carbon Fiber
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Cross Section TEM
High Angle Annular Dark Field (HAADF) STEM
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16. Harvesting Removes Flake
From Filament
CNS Flakes
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CNS Ready To Be Harvested
Harvested CNS Flake
Increasing
Magnification
Raw CNS On Glass Tow Filaments
Cross-Linked CNS
CNS Maintains its Physical Characteristics After Removal from the Fiber
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17. CNS Flake Dimensions
• Scalable Process for Post-coating CNS Flake
– Density Easily Tailored to Achieve Flow of CNS for
Compounding
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• Low Polymer Weight Post-Coat Targeted to Maintain CNS Network
• 0.13 gm/ml Achieved with ~10% Polymer Post-Coat
“As Harvested” CNS Flake
Post-coated and Densified CNS
Flake
CNS Network Maintained After “Low” % Postcoating
Post-coating Creates CNS Particles that Promote Flow for Compounding
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18. Postcoated CNS Flake Analysis
100.6 µ m
161.67 µ m
79.4 µ m
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141.67 µ m
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19. Application of CNS Based Forms
for Multifunctional Materials
• Leveraging CNS to Improve Base
Material Properties
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Mechanical Properties
EMI Shielding
Electrical Conductivity
Thermal Conductivity
Radiation Absorption
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• CNS Network Yields Safety
Discriminator vs. CNT
Highly-Entangled, Cross-Linked CNS Network
– Less Likely to Release Individual CNTs
– Reduced Risk of Respirable, Durable Fiber
Safe & Affordable Alternative Material Solutions to Multifunctionality
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20. SMC 2013
Technology Insertion Opportunities
Wide Array of Technology Insertion Opportunities
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21. CNS Manufacturing Approach
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• Targeted Material Forms for “Drop-In” Solutions
Demonstrated Materials and Processes in Existing Manufacturing Infrastructure
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22. Material Forms for CNS
Glass Roving
Carbon Tow
Input Material Form:
Continuous Fiber
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CNS Infusion
CNS Fiber
Conversions
Continuous CNS Fiber
CNS Fabric
Chopped Fiber
CNS Flake
Broad Offering of CNS Material Forms to Maximize Application Base
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23. Manufacturing with CNS Materials
Continuous CNS Fiber
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CNS Material
Conversions
CNS Fabric
Towpregging
Chopped Fiber
Prepregging
CNS Flake
Compounding
Pultrusion
Manufacturing
Processes
Transfer Molding
Filament Winding
Compression &
Injection Molding
Hand Layup
Paper Making &
Coating Processes
CNS Material Forms Demonstrated in Standard Industry Manufacturing Processes
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24. SMC 2013
Product Forms For CNS Tow
New Capabilities for “Old” Materials
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25. SMC 2013
CNS Growth Process Scalability
Pilot Production Lines at Full Operational Capacity
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26. SMC 2013
ANS Pilot Facility
Six (6) Systems for Various CNS-Infusion and Processing Operations
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