Carbon nanotube evolution in aluminum matrix during composite fabrication process

Jinzhi Liao*, Ming Jen Tan, Raju V. Ramanujan, Shashwat Shukla

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

In this study, carbon nanotube (CNT) reinforced aluminum (Al) composite was fabricated by powder metallurgy (P/M) technique and the evolution of CNTs within the matrix were traced, characterized and discussed. It was found that the separation of CNTs was affected by both the powder mixing operation as well as the secondary processing. CNTs were damaged during mechanical powder mixing and sintering process, whilst the graphitic structures were not damaged during the secondary processing. In addition, CNTs were subjected to substantial compression stress in both powder mixing and sintering process.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLight Metals Technology V
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages294-297
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9783037851807
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameMaterials Science Forum
Volume690
ISSN (Print)0255-5476
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9752

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

Keywords

  • Aluminum composite
  • Carbon nanotube
  • Evolution

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