Today, researchers from Deakin University in Australia presented their innovative 3D printed boron nitride nanotube-titanium composites at the Australian International Air Show. It is known as the world's first boron nitride nanotube (BNNT), which can be used in the aerospace and defense industries.
According to IAM researcher Professor Ian Chen, the successful development of the first 3D printed boron nitride nanotube-titanium composite marks a major advance in nanotube applications and 3D printing technology. Composite nanotubes offer many benefits over conventional composites.
As Chen said, “While titanium composites have been widely used in defense and high-end equipment, composites and nanotubes will make materials stronger and lighter, giving parts longer life and high temperature tolerance. These nanometers Tubes have many unique properties, and new composites will bring new possibilities and applications.
Affected by the nature of BNNT (including high strength, light weight and high heat resistance), research laboratories around the world have been researching this for many years to find an effective way to commercialize BNNT. Nanomaterials have so far been used in a limited range, mainly because they are not only difficult to produce, but can only be produced in small quantities.
However, now, Deakin researchers led by Professor Chen have successfully developed a scalable manufacturing process that enables BNNT to help drive advanced nanomaterials for commercial production. Patented additive manufacturing technology combined with ball milling and annealing processes will likely expand to the automotive, defense and aerospace industries.
In order to achieve commercialization, Deakin plans to build a commercial BNNT plant in Geelong, Australia, which will produce advanced nanomaterials.
Deakin Vice-Chancellor Professor Hodgson said: "Deakin's nanotechnology research and achievements will have a positive impact on a global scale, and will bring varying degrees of change to all industries in the next few years. Nanomaterials is a bright new field, Deakin Researchers are excellent pioneers in scientific exploration."
The world's first boron nitride nanotube-titanium composite material was exhibited at the Australian International Air Show today. According to reports sent back from the scene, 30 researchers and staff attended the event to showcase the groundbreaking IFM research project, as well as many other projects.
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