Polymer, metal, and ceramic matrix composites for advanced aircraft engine applications
Advanced aircraft engine research within NASA Lewis focuses on propulsion systems for subsonic, supersonic, and hypersonic aircraft. Each of these flight regimes requires different types of engines, but all require advanced materials to meet their goals of performance, thrust-to-weight ratio, and fuel efficiency. The high strength/weight and stiffness/weight properties of resin, metal, and ceramic matrix composites will play an increasingly key role in meeting these performance requirements. At NASA Lewis, research is ongoing to apply graphite/polyimide composites to engine components and to develop polymer matrices with higher operating temperature capabilities. Metal matrix composites, using magnesium, aluminum, titanium, and superalloy matrices, are being developed for application to static and rotating engine components, as well as for space applications, over a broad temperature range. Ceramic matrix composites are also being examined to increase the toughness and reliability of ceramics for application to high-temperature engine structures and components.
- Research Organization:
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, OH 44135
- OSTI ID:
- 6774293
- Journal Information:
- J. Mater. Energy Syst.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Mater. Energy Syst.; (United States) Vol. 8:1; ISSN JMSMD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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