Since their first synthesis, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) gained remarkable research interest
owing to their astonishing mechanical properties and extensive range of potential …

Nanocarbon materials, such as carbon nanotube and graphene, are reckoned as the ideal
reinforcement for composites due to their extraordinary intrinsic properties. However, the …

We present research progress made in developing copper/carbon nanotube composites
(Cu/CNT) to fulfil a growing demand for lighter copper substitutes with superior electrical …

Strong interface bonding and effective load-transfer are the guarantees for developing high
strength metal matrix composites (MMCs). Herein, the effect of residual oxygen in …

Tribological properties of engineering components are a key issue due to their effect on the
operational performance factors such as wear, surface characteristics, service life and in situ …

Graphene has attracted intensive attentions as a promising emerging lubricant and additive
in metal matrix composites for tribological applications. Graphene itself has strong …

As the prospective carbon materials, graphene oxide (GO) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs)
have attracted extensive attention in the fabrication of copper matrix composites (CMCs), but …

Cu matrix composites reinforced with 0-3 wt% CNTs are fabricated via molecular-level
mixing, microwave sintering and rolling technology. A homogeneous distribution of CNTs is …

The uniform dispersion of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in copper matrix and the formation of
strong interfacial bonding between copper matrix and CNTs are two major challenges for the …

The past decade has witnessed the substitution of monolithic metallic materials by metal-
matrix composites (MMCs) for advanced applications in aerospace, marine engineering …