NDT of polymer nanocomposite for structural applications using electromagnetic techniques

Issue title: Selected Papers from the 15th International Symposium on Applied Electromagnetics and Mechanics (ISEM 2011)

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Bonavolontà, C.^{a; b; *} | Valentino, M.^{a; b} | Meola, C.^c | Carlomagno, G.M.^c

Affiliations: [a] CNR-SPIN, Piazzale Tecchio, Naples, Italy | [b] Department of Physics, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy | [c] Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy

Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author: C. Bonavolonttà, CNR-SPIN, Piazzale Tecchio 80, 80125 Naples, Italy. E-mail: valentin@unina.it

Abstract: The CNTs properties have inspired interest in using CNTs as a filler in polymer composite systems to obtain ultra-light structural materials with enhanced electrical, thermal and optical characteristics. In particular, industry recognizes many potential applications such as electrostatically dissipative materials, nano-sensors and aerospace structural materials. In this paper the eddy current based SQUID and the thermographic techniques have been used to study electromagnetic properties of nano-composite materials.

Keywords: Nano-composite, HTS SQUID, eddy current, thermography (LT), thermo-elastic

DOI: 10.3233/JAE-2012-1483

Journal: International Journal of Applied Electromagnetics and Mechanics, vol. 39, no. 1-4, pp. 363-368, 2012