Thermal Protection Systems (TPS)

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• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 30 Jul 2025

  Thermo-Mechanical and Electrical Properties of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube-Enhanced Polyimide Composites for Aerospace Thermal Protection Systems

  By R. Meenakshi Reddy, P. Piramanayagam, M. Sridharan, Padhyala Priyadarsan, Jnanaranjan Acharya, Surrya Prakash Dillibabu, Beporam Iftekhar Hussain, Dinesh Babu R.

  Abstract: Advanced aerospace thermal protection systems (TPS) require multifunctional materials that simultaneously provide high thermal stability, mechanical strength, and reliable electrical performance. Polyimide (PI) is widely used in aerospace structures due to its lightweight design and exceptional thermal durability, yet its low thermal conductivity and insulating behavior limit its effectiveness in heat dissipation and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding applications. This study addresses these limitations by developing multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT)-reinforced polyimide …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 966–982 Read article →