Development of Nanochemicals Filled Epoxy Systems for Aerospace Applications

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A lot of work has been done in the field of nanochemicals to manufacture nanocomposites with improved mechanical properties in comparison with their unfilled counterparts. Nevertheless, much of these fundamental academic studies do not consider the overall aspect of an industrial product developement. In the field of thermoseting resins, the integration of nanochemicals has a huge impact on the physico-chemical properties such as viscosity and curing behaviour of the resin. This often results in poor processability and prevents from using these products at the industrial scale. The project involves the collaboration between an OEM (Bombardier Aerospace), a material supplier (Nanoledge) and two universities (McGill and University of Ottawa). Bombardier will define the application of the composite materials developed in the project. Nanoledge is a world leader in the formulation of nanochemicals modified resins at the industrial case. The Structures and Composite Materials Laboratory at McGill is actively conducting research on the application of nanocomposites and has extensive knowledge of the processing of composite materials. University of Ottawa is conducting research on the processing, micromechanics, thermal behaviour and durability of composites.