NASA Tech Briefs’ Materials Web page spotlights new engineering materials, coatings, and materials processing techniques, related primarily to ceramics, composites, plastics, and ferrous and non-ferrous metals, as published in NASA Tech Briefs magazine. The Tech Briefs describe applications of these materials in aerospace, defense, electronics, automotive, consumer products, and other major industries. Many of the Tech Briefs below are correlated to a Technical Support Package (TSP) or White Paper that can be downloaded free of charge.
May 2008
Fuel-Cell Electrolytes Based on Organosilica Hybrid Proton ConductorsApr 2008
Gas Sensors Based on Coated and Doped Carbon NanotubesPhotochemically Synthesized Polyimides
Hydroxide-Assisted Bonding of Ultra-Low-Expansion Glass
Optimized Carbonate and Ester-Based Li-Ion Electrolytes
Mar 2008
LiCoPO4 Cathode Layers for Thin-Film BatteriesHigh-Temperature SMAs for Actuator Applications
Feb 2008
Low-Pt-Content Anode Catalyst for Direct Methanol Fuel CellsAtomized BaF2-CaF2 for Better-Flowing Plasma-Spray Feedstock
Nanophase Nickel-Zirconium Alloys for Fuel Cells
Jan 2008
SiO2/TiO2 Composite for Removing Hg From Combustion ExhaustLightweight Tanks for Storing Liquefied Natural Gas
Hybrid Wound Filaments for Greater Resistance to Impacts
Making High-Tensile-Strength Amalgam Components
Bonding by Hydroxide-Catalyzed Hydration and Dehydration
Dec 2007
CHEM-Based Self-Deploying Planetary Storage TanksSequestration of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes in a Polymer
Foam Core Shielding for Spacecraft
Nov 2007
Modeling Metamaterials Leads to Advance in Cloaking System PrototypeOct 2007
Strong, Lightweight, Porous MaterialsNanowicks
Lightweight Thermal Protection System for Atmospheric Entry
Sep 2007
Coating Thermoelectric Devices To Suppress SublimationRapid Fabrication of Carbide Matrix/Carbon Fiber Composites
Ultrahigh-Temperature Ceramics
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