Evolution in Inherent Vibration-Suppressive Materials Presented by Graphene Composites
Thursday, 26 June 2025
Presented By: Dr. Stephen Devine, Chief Technology Officer, Graphene Composites
Presentation Description: From Aerospace through to Healthcare and Manufacturing, the need to control and/or suppress vibration across a wide range of products and markets is a critical requirement. Whether it is protecting delicate electronics from excess vibration on a satellite launch or controlling supersonic shock waves in blast/ballistic armour, the use of the right combination of materials allows this control while maintaining other properties such as mechanical strength.
This study examines the evolution of composite materials for extreme vibration suppression (ballistic events) as developed by Graphene Composites Ltd (GC). The influence of material properties, such as auxetic structured materials [1] and the addition of graphene-based additives [2] are discussed and how they influence the final material properties. The author will also discuss how this technology can be modified to transfer to utilize these materials in other market areas. Combining polymeric materials into a composite structure can wield strong, lightweight materials with excellent vibration dampening characteristics without compromising mechanical properties [3].
