Reinforcement with intragranular dispersion of carbon nanotubes in aluminum matrix composites

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) reinforced Al composites with a unique intragranular dispersion were obtained by using ultra-short CNTs. Nano-scaled CNTs were uniformly distributed inside the ultrafine Al grains. In comparison with typical CNT/Al composites with intergranular CNTs dispersion, this intragran...

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Published in:Composites. Part B, Engineering Engineering, 2021-07, Vol.217, p.108915, Article 108915
Main Authors: Liu, Qibing, Fan, Genlian, Tan, Zhanqiu, Guo, Qiang, Xiong, Dingbang, Su, Yishi, Li, Zhiqiang, Zhang, Di
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
A. Metal-matrix composites (MMCs)
B. Mechanical properties
D. Microstructural analysis
Intragranular dispersion
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Summary:Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) reinforced Al composites with a unique intragranular dispersion were obtained by using ultra-short CNTs. Nano-scaled CNTs were uniformly distributed inside the ultrafine Al grains. In comparison with typical CNT/Al composites with intergranular CNTs dispersion, this intragranular CNT/Al composites enable stronger dislocation pinning and retention, thereby exhibits simultaneous improvement in strength and ductility. The present intragranular dispersion strategy will provide inspirations for fabricating strong and ductile nanocarbon reinforced metal matrix composites. [Display omitted]
ISSN:1359-8368
1879-1069
DOI:10.1016/j.compositesb.2021.108915