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Summary
This reference reflects the latest research trends in the metal matrix-carbon nano tube (CNT) composites. It highlights critical issues involved in processing metal matrix composites and suggests some solutions to them. The book also discusses attempts on different CNT reinforced metal matrix composites and gives a thorough picture of the achievements from scientific and applications points of view. The book explores the mechanisms by which CNTs are enhancing the properties of different metal based composites, helping readers to develop a deep insight into this field. It provides a guide to choosing potential materials for use in emerging areas of technology.
Table of Contents
| Foreword | p. xi |
| Preface | p. xiii |
| Authors | p. xvii |
| List of Abbreviations | p. xix |
| Introduction | p. 1 |
| Composite Materials | p. 1 |
| Development of Carbon Fibers | p. 3 |
| Carbon Nanotubes: Synthesis and Properties | p. 4 |
| Carbon Nanotube-Metal Matrix Composites | p. 8 |
| Chapter Highlights | p. 12 |
| References | p. 13 |
| Processing Techniques | p. 17 |
| Powder Metallurgy Routes | p. 18 |
| Conventional Sintering | p. 20 |
| Hot Pressing | p. 21 |
| Spark Plasma Sintering | p. 23 |
| Deformation Processing | p. 26 |
| Melt Processing | p. 30 |
| Casting | p. 30 |
| Melt Infiltration | p. 33 |
| Thermal Spraying | p. 35 |
| Plasma Spraying | p. 36 |
| High Velocity Oxy-Fuel Spraying | p. 41 |
| Cold Spraying | p. 43 |
| Electrochemical Routes | p. 47 |
| Novel Techniques | p. 52 |
| Molecular Level Mixing | p. 52 |
| Sputtering | p. 54 |
| Sandwich Processing | p. 54 |
| Torsion/Friction Processing | p. 56 |
| Chemical/Physical Vapor Deposition Techniques | p. 57 |
| Nanoscale Dispersion | p. 58 |
| Laser Deposition | p. 59 |
| Conclusion | p. 60 |
| Chapter Highlights | p. 60 |
| References | p. 61 |
| Characterization of Metal Matrix-Carbon Nanotube Composites | p. 71 |
| X-Ray Diffraction | p. 71 |
| Raman Spectroscopy | p. 72 |
| Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy | p. 75 |
| High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy | p. 76 |
| Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy | p. 78 |
| X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy | p. 79 |
| Mechanical Properties Evaluation | p. 79 |
| Nanoscale Mechanical Testing | p. 80 |
| Nano-Indentation | p. 80 |
| Nano Dynamic Modulus Analysis | p. 83 |
| Modulus Mapping | p. 84 |
| Nanoscratch | p. 85 |
| Macroscale/Bulk Mechanical Testing | p. 88 |
| Tensile/Compression Test | p. 88 |
| Tribological Property Evaluation | p. 89 |
| Thermal Properties | p. 90 |
| Electrical Properties | p. 92 |
| Electrochemical Properties | p. 93 |
| Chapter Highlights | p. 96 |
| References | p. 97 |
| Metal-Carbon Nanotube Systems | p. 101 |
| Aluminum-Carbon Nanotube System | p. 102 |
| Copper-Carbon Nanotube System | p. 116 |
| Nickel-Carbon Nanotube System | p. 129 |
| Magnesium-Carbon Nanotube System | p. 140 |
| Other Metals-Carbon Nanotube Systems | p. 145 |
| Chapter Highlights | p. 156 |
| References | p. 156 |
| Mechanics of Metal-Carbon Nanotube Systems | p. 169 |
| Elastic Modulus of Metal Matrix-Carbon Nanotube Composites | p. 170 |
| Modified Rule of Mixtures | p. 172 |
| Cox Model | p. 174 |
| Halpin-Tsai Model | p. 174 |
| Hashin-Shtrikman Model | p. 175 |
| Modified Eshelby Model | p. 176 |
| Dispersion-Based Model | p. 176 |
| Strengthening Mechanisms in Metal Matrix-Carbon Nanotube Composites | p. 181 |
| Shear Lag Models | p. 185 |
| Strengthening by Interphase | p. 188 |
| Strengthening by Carbon Nanotube Clusters | p. 188 |
| Halpin-Tsai Equations | p. 191 |
| Strengthening by Dislocations | p. 193 |
| Strengthening by Grain Refinement | p. 195 |
| Chapter Highlights | p. 199 |
| References | p. 199 |
| Interfacial Phenomena in Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites | p. 203 |
| Significance of Interfacial Phenomena | p. 203 |
| Energetics of Carbon Nanotube-Metal Interaction | p. 206 |
| Carbon Nanotube-Metal Interaction in Various Systems | p. 209 |
| Chapter Highlights | p. 218 |
| References | p. 218 |
| Dispersion of Carbon Nanotubes in Metal Matrix | p. 223 |
| Significance of Carbon Nanotube Dispersion | p. 223 |
| Methods of Improving Carbon Nanotube Dispersion | p. 224 |
| Quantification of Carbon Nanotube Dispersion | p. 230 |
| Chapter Highlights | p. 237 |
| References | p. 238 |
| Electrical, Thermal, Chemical, Hydrogen Storage, and Tribological Properties | p. 241 |
| Electrical Properties | p. 241 |
| Thermal Properties | p. 245 |
| Corrosion Properties | p. 250 |
| Hydrogen Storage Property | p. 252 |
| Sensors and Catalytic Properties | p. 254 |
| Tribological Properties | p. 255 |
| Chapter Highlights | p. 260 |
| References | p. 261 |
| Computational Studies in Metal Matrix-Carbon Nanotube Composites | p. 267 |
| Thermodynamic Prediction of Carbon Nanotube-Metal Interface | p. 270 |
| Microstructure Simulation | p. 272 |
| Mechanical and Thermal Property Prediction by the Object-Oriented Finite Element Method | p. 274 |
| Chapter Highlights | p. 276 |
| References | p. 277 |
| Summary and Future Directions | p. 281 |
| Summary of Research on MM-CNT Composites | p. 281 |
| Future Directions | p. 287 |
| Improvement in Quality of Carbon Nanotubes | p. 288 |
| Challenges Related to Processing | p. 288 |
| Aligned MM-CNT Composites | p. 289 |
| Understanding Mechanisms of Property Improvement | p. 289 |
| Environmental and Toxicity Aspects of MM-CNT Composites | p. 290 |
| Exploring Novel Applications | p. 291 |
| References | p. 292 |
| Index | p. 297 |
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