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catastrophic damages. Besides, mechanical properties of nanomaterials might be
higher than polymer composites that will provide enhanced fracture toughness. It is
clearly seen that CNT provides the highest effect on composites due to its excellent
mechanical properties among the other nanomaterials like nanoclay, CNC, nanosilica,
and nanofibers. Due to its high electric and thermal conductivity, multifunctional
composites might also be produced. These promising properties are making CNT-
based nanocomposites good candidate for wind turbine applications. Furthermore,
coating the surface of wind turbine blades is making them functional against environ-
mental effects.

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