1. Nanocomposites on the Megacompounder Epoxy Resin Holding Tank Amine Solids Reduced Mass Feeder MWCNT Shaker Feeder June 12, 2014AFOSR Low Density Materials - Wiggins

2. High temperature reactive section Low temperature high shear 180˚C determined to be optimal temp to progress reaction to desired viscosity Performed screw speed and temp study to hone in on optimal processing parameters Extent of dispersion was determined by OM for material pressed thin between two microscope slides Size index – based on the size of agglomerates Dispersion index – quantification of how separated the agglomerates are Composite index – Combines S and D index Findings verified with broadband DES assuming increases in conductivity arise from decreased particle size and increased dispersion Reactor Design June 12, 2014AFOSR Low Density Materials - Wiggins

3. MWCNT Prepolymer 15% CNT sample as it comes out as a solid plug out the end of the gear pump. Viscosity driven by CNT content and dispersion as resin at 20% conversion would otherwise be liquid. 10 and 15% CNT samples can be manipulated after coming out of the reactor June 12, 2014AFOSR Low Density Materials - Wiggins