Nanostructure strengthens, de-ices, and monitors aircraft wings, wind turbine blades, and bridges
https://phys.org/news/2022-12-nanostructure-de-ices-aircraft-wings-turbine.html
"carbon nanotubes embedded into structure without need to cure in autoclave... generates heat under electrical current... sensor for structural health monitoring or heater for anti-icing or de-icing... unchanged thickness, no added porosity... mechanical properties improved, not compromised... without wasting energy on heating entire volume conserve 99% of power"
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