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In-situ shock performance investigation of lightweight ceramic nanocomposites

Lead Research Organisation: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Department Name: Engineering

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Related Projects

Project Reference Relationship Related To Start End Award Value
EP/G042497/1 30/09/2009 29/02/2012 £132,474
EP/G042497/2 Transfer EP/G042497/1 01/03/2012 31/03/2013 £43,228
 
Description 1) developed a new synthesis route for WS2 IF nanospheres.
2) developed a new synthesis technique for WS2 nanorattles.
3) unexpectedly found the catalytic properties of WS2 nanorattles.
Exploitation Route WS2 IF spheres and WS2 rattles can be used by others to make various impact resistant composites. They also can be as new types of catalysts for hydrogen generation.
Sectors Aerospace

Defence and Marine

Chemicals

Creative Economy

Energy

Environment

Manufacturing

including Industrial Biotechology