Goodrich and the University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) will work together to develop an innovative nanomaterial for composite structures suited for commercial aerospace applications.
UDRI, Goodrich and two other firms, Renegade Materials and Owens-Corning, will build and equip a facility capable of producing the “fuzzy fibre” nanomaterial – known as NAHF-X – and resin composite sheets up to 60in wide.
Goodrich plans to use NAHF-X in new-generation nacelles and explore other applications including aircraft structural health monitoring, wheels and brakes and electrical de-icing.
NAHF-X enables multiple functionalities for a composite including structural, electrical and thermal properties.
Potential aerospace applications include producing a single rugged composite structure that not only withstands lightning and hail, but could also provide protection from ice build-up on nacelles.
The new material will reduce weight and complexity and increase efficiency over current hot-air-ducting ice removal systems.
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