Microstructure and mechanical behaviour of aluminium matrix composites reinforced with graphene oxide and carbon nanotubes

Hidalgo-Manrique, P.; Yan, Sen; Lin, Fei; Hong, Qihu; Kinloch, Ian A.; Chen, Xiang; Young, Robert J.; Zhang, Xiaoyan; Dai, Shenglong

doi:10.1007/s10853-017-1450-6

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“…However, in terms of the enhancement of mechanical properties upon the addition of graphene, it is also instructive to examine the relationship between the experimental data and the theoretical predictions. It is found that the experimental data generally lie close to the expectations only at very low graphene volume fractions (\ 0.1%) and then fall away, especially above volume fractions of 1% as is found for both aluminium-matrix [140] and polymer-matrix systems [141]. There are a number of possible reasons why this might be the case:…”

Section: Strengthening Efficiencymentioning

confidence: 64%

Copper/graphene composites: a review

Hidalgo-Manrique

Lei²,

Xu³

et al. 2019

J Mater Sci

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Recent research upon the incorporation of graphene into copper matrix composites is reviewed in detail. An extensive account is given of the large number of processing methods that can be employed to prepare copper/graphene composites along with a description of the microstructures that may be produced. Processing routes that have been employed are described including powder methods, electrochemical processing, chemical vapour deposition, layer-by-layer processing, liquid metal infiltration among a number of others. The mechanical properties of the composites are described in detail along with an account of the structural factors that control mechanical behaviour. The mechanics and mechanisms of deformation are discussed, and the effect of factors such as the graphene content and the type of graphene used, along with processing conditions for the fabrication of the composites, is described. The functional properties of copper/graphene composites are also reviewed including their electrical and thermal properties, and tribological and corrosion behaviour. In each case, the effect of the graphene type and content, and processing conditions are also described. Finally, possible future applications of copper/graphene composites are discussed.

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Section: Strengthening Efficiencymentioning

confidence: 64%

Copper/graphene composites: a review

Hidalgo-Manrique

Lei²,

Xu³

et al. 2019

J Mater Sci

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258

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“…[ 33 ] Indeed, the low‐frequency Raman spectrum of LIMPc, in the inset of Figure 1a, shows the characteristic peaks from Al 4 C 3 , confirming the formation of this carbide phase. [ 34,35 ] This is an exciting result since aluminum carbide is an attractive reinforcement material for forming metal matrix composites, which are in high demand by modern aerospace, marine, and automobile industries. The Al 4 C 3 phase is lightweight, has a low thermal expansion, high thermal conductivity, stiffness, and strength.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

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Ultra‐Robust Flexible Electronics by Laser‐Driven Polymer‐Nanomaterials Integration

Rodriguez

Shchadenko

Murastov

et al. 2021

Adv Funct Materials

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Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is the most widely used polymer in the world. For the first time, the laser‐driven integration of aluminum nanoparticles (Al NPs) into PET to realize a laser‐induced graphene/Al NPs/polymer composite, which demonstrates excellent toughness and high electrical conductivity with the formation of aluminum carbide into the polymer is shown. The conductive structures show an impressive mechanical resistance against >10000 bending cycles, projectile impact, hammering, abrasion, and structural and chemical stability when in contact with different solvents (ethanol, water, and aqueous electrolytes). Devices including thermal heaters, carbon electrodes for energy storage, electrochemical and bending sensors show this technology's practical application for ultra‐robust polymer electronics. This laser‐based technology can be extended to integrating other nanomaterials and create hybrid graphene‐based structures with excellent properties in a wide range of flexible electronics’ applications.

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“…Three-dimensional (3D) GO aerogels can act as carriers for CNTs by enabling them to disperse evenly in the wall of GO aerogel, followed by filling the matrix with a suitable polymer material, thereby overcoming poor dispersion of the nanomaterials within the polymer [ 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 ]. In previous studies, CNTs were dispersed in GO through physical mixing to form GO-CNT aerogels [ 9 , 10 ]. However, there have been a few systematic studies on the grafting of CNTs onto the surface of GO.…”

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Investigation of Carbon Nanotube Grafted Graphene Oxide Hybrid Aerogel for Polystyrene Composites with Reinforced Mechanical Performance

Sun

Zhao

et al. 2021

Polymers

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The rational design of carbon nanomaterials-reinforced polymer matrix composites based on the excellent properties of three-dimensional porous materials still remains a significant challenge. Herein, a novel approach is developed for preparing large-scale 3D carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and graphene oxide (GO) aerogel (GO-CNTA) by direct grafting of CNTs onto GO. Following this, styrene was backfilled into the prepared aerogel and polymerized in situ to form GO–CNTA/polystyrene (PS) nanocomposites. The results of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Raman spectroscopy indicate the successful establishment of CNTs and GO-CNT and the excellent mechanical properties of the 3D frameworks using GO-CNT aerogel. The nanocomposite fabricated with around 1.0 wt% GO-CNT aerogel displayed excellent thermal conductivity of 0.127 W/m∙K and its mechanical properties were significantly enhanced compared with pristine PS, with its tensile, flexural, and compressive strengths increased by 9.01%, 46.8%, and 59.8%, respectively. This facile preparation method provides a new route for facilitating their large-scale production.

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Microstructure and mechanical behaviour of aluminium matrix composites reinforced with graphene oxide and carbon nanotubes

Cited by 53 publications

References 29 publications

Copper/graphene composites: a review

Copper/graphene composites: a review

Ultra‐Robust Flexible Electronics by Laser‐Driven Polymer‐Nanomaterials Integration

Investigation of Carbon Nanotube Grafted Graphene Oxide Hybrid Aerogel for Polystyrene Composites with Reinforced Mechanical Performance

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