Carbon Nanotube Composites for Tailored EM Radiation Shielding

Eikos will develop EM radiation shielding materials suitable for incorporation into non-metallic composites. The basis of the approach is use of ordered high conductivity carbon nanotubes as developed in the laboratories of Professor Charles Lieber at Harvard University. This approach to incorporated shielding in plastic structures will allow Eikos to tailor the shielding for controlled response to electromagnetic radiation, including control of polarization, frequency, and amplitude response. The nature of carbon nanotubes and the incorporation into extruded polymers will result in durable and stable shielding properties. BENEFITS: Protection of electronic components from interference from one another on dense circuit boards is a possible application for composites. In addition, protection of computer systems housed in plastic cases from outside electromagnetic interference is a commercial growth area Protection of airline navigation systems from laptop computers is a another potential application.