Applications for optimized carbon fiber composites

[BA_Student]

Hi,

for a University project I need to find areas of application for a special carbon fibre composite design process. This process makes it possible to optimize several properties of the carbon composite at once.

For example it is possible to develop structures that provide several properties at once such as:
- high stiffness
- minimal material thickness
- high thermal conductivity
- radiation hardness
- no corrosion
- many possible shapes of the component
- high pressure resistance
- ...
it is also possible to construct cooling systems for electronics (also microchips)

can you think of areas where these, or other special/high-performance, properties are needed at the same time and their joint optimization could provide an additional benefit?

Or, also, which combination of properties, which can not be provided yet, would provide an additional benefit in a special field of application?

Thanks in advance for your answers

 

[Navin A S]

One possible area of application for this process is aerospace and aeronautical engineering. Carbon fiber composites are lightweight and durable, making them ideal materials for aircraft and spacecraft components. The optimization process can be used to create components that are both lightweight and strong, while also providing added features such as thermal conductivity, radiation hardness, corrosion resistance, and pressure resistance. This could be beneficial for components such as airframes, landing gear, engines, and wings. Another possible area of application for this process is automotive engineering. Carbon fiber composites can be used to create lightweight, strong components for vehicles such as cars, buses, and trucks. The optimization process could be used to develop components with a combination of properties such as high stiffness, minimal material thickness, and high pressure resistance. This could be beneficial for components such as frames, body panels, and suspension systems. Finally, this process could be useful in the medical field. Carbon fiber composites can be used to create lightweight, strong components for medical devices such as implants and prosthetics. The optimization process could be used to create components with a combination of properties such as high stiffness, minimal material thickness, and no corrosion. This could be beneficial for components such as joint replacements, bone implants, and artificial limbs.